For Jeremy Juybari, the path from managing a defense research company to developing artificial intelligence (AI) models has been anything but ordinary. Now a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maine, he is pushing the boundaries of AI to help improve breast cancer detection and save lives. While pursuing his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, […]
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Near the end of high school, Josh Hamilton of Alton, Maine lost a close friend to bone cancer, and early in his undergraduate years, he lost his stepfather to pancreatic cancer. Driven to help mitigate future cancer deaths, he is researching ways to improve early detection, prevention and treatment. A University of Maine Ph.D. candidate […]
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The New York Times interviewed Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, about the health benefits of potatoes. She said that potatoes contain a modest amount of vitamin B6, which is needed for cardiovascular, immune and mental health. Purple and red potatoes have pigments called anthocyanins that […]
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The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, WABI and Fox Bangor highlighted the University of Maine’s growing community of veteran students. The university now counts 638 degree-seeking veterans and dependents. That’s a 50% increase over five years, according to Tony Llerena, associate director for veterans education and transition services, who told WABI this is “the […]
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Science News featured Daniel Sandweiss, professor of anthropology and climate studies at the University of Maine, commenting on new research into Peru’s Monte Sierpe, or “Serpent Mountain.” Sandweiss said the study “makes a strong case” that Inca rulers repurposed the massive earthwork, known for its thousands of carved holes, as a system for receiving and […]
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Ankit Singh and Kate Garland from University of Maine Cooperative Extension were featured in Fox 54 in Huntsville, Alabama, as expert witnesses to explain how not raking this fall can actually benefit lawns and gardens. Singh said this organic approach “improves soil structure and enhances its ability to retain moisture and resist compaction,” fostering a […]
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The graduating class of the University of Maine’s Department of Art will have their work on display in Lord Hall Gallery from Nov. 14 – Jan. 23. Ranging from digital artwork and paintings to ceramic and glass sculpture, this year’s exhibition, titled “UpRouted,” emphasizes the uniqueness of each students’ journey. The artists explore themes of […]
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University of Maine students will soon be able to gather around lab-scale ocean structures, attach sensors, run tests and watch real-time data stream into a digital dashboard. On their laptops, they’ll build virtual replicas — digital twins — that mirror how those structures behave in wind and waves. Adjust a setting on the screen, and […]
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A new fellowship for returning Peace Corps volunteers will cover 100% of tuition and mandatory fees for a master’s degree in global policy at the University of Maine. The UMaine School of Policy and International Affairs (SPIA) is offering the fellowship through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which provides financial support to former Peace […]
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Billy Obenauer, associate professor of management at the University of Maine’s Maine Business School, shared his insights with WalletHub on the current balance between employers and job seekers in the labor market. Obenauer explained that while the hiring landscape slightly favored employees in recent years, increases in labor force participation and a modest rise in […]
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