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UMaine research recognized for contribution to composites, advanced materials industry 

Researchers at the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) have been recognized for their work in addressing a key challenge in the adoption of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs): their complex fabrication. Their paper, “Novel Field-Manufacturing Methods for Long-Fiber Thermoplastic Composites,” highlights how CFRTPs are highly valued for their strength-to-weight ratio, recyclability and […]

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PFAS-free Firefighting Biogel featured in Press Herald

The Portland Press Herald featured University of Maine researchers who are developing Firefighting Biogel, an alternative to traditional firefighting foam that’s free from a group of chemicals known as PFAS. The gel is expected to be both safer for the environment and for those fighting fires. James Anderson, an engineer at UMaine’s Advanced Structures and […]

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BDN, News Center highlight research on tick populations in invasive forest plants

The Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine highlighted a research project from the University of Maine that aims to understand how invasive forest plants impact tick populations. Researchers secured a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to test if controlling unwelcome forest plants also reduces densities of ticks, and how landowners can […]

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Tijerina, Vekasi discuss tariff-related legislation with Press Herald

Kirsten Vekasi, associate professor at the Department of Political Science and School of Policy and International Affairs at the University of Maine, and Stefano Tijerina, senior lecturer in management with the Maine Business School, spoke with the Portland Press Herald about proposed legislation that would, if passed, place a 10% tariff on all imported goods.

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Press Herald interviews Birkel on Maine’s risk for wildfires

The Portland Press Herald interviewed Sean Birkel, Maine state climatologist and assistant professor at the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, on the likelihood of a large fire developing in Maine. Birkel said the Northeast region of the country is more humid than the western part, but drought conditions in recent years have increased the […]

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UMaine offering several professional development opportunities in spring

The University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning is offering several opportunities for professional development this spring, both online and in person. A certificate of completion and Continuing Education Units will be available. The following programs are online and have synchronous meeting times:  The following program will meet in person: For a limited time, UMaine […]

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UMaine-led team develops more holistic way to monitor lobster industry 

Maine’s lobster fishery — one that supports thousands of jobs statewide — is extensively monitored. Management efforts are informed by biological monitoring surveys observing changes in abundance and distribution of the lobster population, and dealer and harvester reporting from the industry. Yet these statistics don’t tell the whole story of an industry shaken by supply […]

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