S7E2: What is the legacy and future of UMaine Engineering? Featuring Dana Humphrey
Dana Humphrey has hung up his hard hat after 36 years of serving the University of Maine as a faculty member and dean of the College of Engineering. During his […]
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S7E1: What is the state of K–12 education?
The average school day today looks different than in years past. K–12 educators face a myriad of challenges this year, including teacher and other staffing shortages, distance learning, the politicization […]
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S6E11: How can teaching innovation fuel Maine’s economy?
Innovation fuels entrepreneurship in Maine. In recent years, several small business startups with novel ideas for products have created and sold them at a global scale. For more than a […]
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S6E10: How has UMaine impacted Allen and Sally Fernald and vice versa?
Allen and Sally Fernald of Camden, Maine have long been advocates for the University of Maine. Since graduating in 1954 and 1955, the owners and publishers of Down East Magazine […]
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S6E9: What does Maine need to expand electric vehicle use?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Maine will require a broader adoption of electric vehicles, according to University of Maine economist Jonathan Rubin. Officials from the Maine Department of Transportation and […]
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S6E8: What is it like being a university president in the 21st century?
In 2018, Joan Ferrini-Mundy became the 21st president of the University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias. In 2021, she was appointed vice chancellor […]
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S6E7: What does being an R1 university mean for UMaine?
In February, the University of Maine received an R1 designation from the prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This rank serves as the highest possible tier a doctoral […]
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S6E6: How do changing conditions in the Arctic affect Maine?
Changes in the Arctic affect Maine, despite them being separated by more than 1,000 miles. Several scientists from the University of Maine study these shifting conditions of the climate and […]
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S6E5: Who doesn’t love Maine maple syrup?
Maple syrup is a staple product in Maine, and many rejoice when the sugaring season returns each year. At the end of winter when the temperatures are just right, producers […]
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S6E4: What does the future hold for Maine aquaculture?
Aquaculture is a growing industry in Maine. It yields more than $100 million in overall economic impact each year, nearly three times as much as the $50 million it contributed […]
