Paul Mayewski, director of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how Mount Everest, particularly the Khumbu Icefall, is becoming more dangerous to climb as a result of climate change. Rapid melting causes glaciers, like the Khumbu Glacier, to shrink and erode. That increases the risk of avalanches, […]
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The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WFVX promoted the University of Maine’s 2024 commencement ceremonies.
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The Bangor Daily New, Maine Public and WFVX (Fox 22/ABC 7) reported on an effort by University of Maine students and faculty to develop coatings free of a group of chemicals known as PFAS for food wrappers and other paper products by using seaweed and tree pulp. The Keene Sentinel shared the report from the […]
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In a story about the exposure to toxic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) among birds, the Portland Press Herald highlighted efforts by University of Maine researchers to explore the presence of these “forever chemicals” in other wildlife. “Humans made PFAS, and if we can make it, we can clean it up. It won’t be easy, […]
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WFVX (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed 2024 University of Maine co-valedictorians Michael Delorge and Lydia Gilmore the evening of Friday, May 3. Delorge and Gilmore talked about what being named co-valedictorians meant for them and how it was an opportunity to reflect on their experiences at UMaine. Gilmore highlighted her commitment as a student […]
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The University of Maine is launching a pilot program in May to better understand tick populations following a record-setting year for Lyme disease. The Portland Press Herald highlighted the new program and interviewed Griffin Dill, a UMaine Cooperative Extension integrated pest management professional. With tick season soon peaking, UMaine researchers plan to study how local […]
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Country Folks Grower followed an informational presentation from Jason Entsminger, a University of Maine assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation, UMaine Cooperative Extension assistant professor and small business specialist. Entsminger presented at a Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners workshop on the challenges of farm employers to offer benefits that allow their workplace to compete with […]
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Tyler Technologies announced the three winning teams of their 2024 Maine App Challenge on Monday, April 29. The full press release is available through Business Wire, and MaineBiz highlighted the annual contest, in which high school students develop mobile software programs. The Foster Center for Innovation, like last year, hosted free workshops for the students […]
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The University of Maine Artificial Intelligence Initiative and its partners are exploring the opportunities and challenges created by the explosive growth of generative AI. Join them on the vanguard of the state’s technological advancement during the inaugural Maine AI Conference scheduled for June 14 at the University of Southern Maine. Key industry players from Lockheed […]
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On the backside of a piece of paper he found at his desk, University of Maine associate professor of geotechnical engineering Aaron Gallant drew a microscopic view of soil to explain the foundation of his research. Inside a small square, he penned in circles of different sizes for two types of particles and wavy lines […]
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