PI: Brian Beal, University of Maine at Machias Collaborators: Heather Leslie, Darling Marine Center, Rebecca Van Beneden UM School of Marine Sciences, and Down East Institute (DEI) The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the University of Maine (UMaine) and the nonprofit Downeast Institute (DEI), have developed the Marine Science Field Station (MSFS) in Beals, […]
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PI: Owen Smith, UM Innovative Media Research & Commercialization Center Collaborators: Patrick McFarlane, Northern Light Health Care; Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, University of New England, Susan Smith, UM Intermedia Programs. This project proposes the development of a pilot Maine Medical Arts (MEMA) MA degree focused on Arts and Medicine. This unusually innovative graduate degree can address […]
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PI: Terry Shehata, Economic Development Officer, University of Southern Maine Collaborators: Jake Ward & Renee Kelly, UM Office of Innovation and Economic Development, Sean Sullivan Executive Director of the Maine Brewers’ Guild; Luci Benedict USM Director of the Quality Collaboratory; Maggie Vishneau Senior Policy Associate for Research & Organizational Develop, USM Cutler Institute; Ross Hickey […]
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Biophysical and social dimensions of tick-borne disease risk in Maine’s public parks and natural areas PI: Allison Gardner, UM School of Biology and Ecology Collaborators: Sandra De Urioste-Stone, UM School of Forest Resources, Sean Birkel, UM Climate Change Institute; Danielle Levesque, UM School of Biology and Ecology. Climate change is expected to cause an increase […]
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Coastal ecosystem science for Maine’s marine economy and coastal communities Principal Investigator: Heather Leslie, Darling Marine Center Partners: University of Maine at Machias, University of Southern Maine Sector: Marine Sciences Coastal ecosystems are of great value. They provide food and clean water, protection from coastal storms, and also are home to some of the […]
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PI: McGreavy, Bridie (Communication and Journalism, UMaine) Sector: Energy, Communications Partners: UMaine Abstract: The goal of our project is to advance research that analyzes stakeholder needs for information, perceptions about dams, and news media coverage to support decision making about dams in Maine and New England. We will complete the following objectives to reach this goal: (1) expand collaborative […]
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PI: Legaard, Kasey (Forest Resources, UMaine) Sector: Computer Science, Forestry Partners: UMS Advanced Computing Group Abstract: Forest managers in Maine cite a lack of spatial information about forest resources (both timber and non-timber) as a key barrier to the planning and prioritization of management actions. Available commercial products are typically priced at levels that are viewed as too expensive […]
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PI: Howell, Caitlin (Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, UMaine) Sector: Biotechnology Partners: Zephyrus Simulations, LLC Abstract: Simulation has become a useful tool in medical training, allowing students to realistically interact with a simulated patient in a safe, controlled environment. A significant component of simulation-based training is the opportunity for students to dynamically interact and communicate with a simulated patient, so […]
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PI: Gordon-Messer, Susannah (CI2Lab, University of Southern Maine) Sector: Climate Change, Computer Science Partners: N/A Abstract: Beyond the Tides is a student developed, location based, augmented reality (AR) game that educates Mainers on effects of climate change on oceans including rising sea levels, rising temperatures and increased ocean acidification. In a chose-your-own adventure style game, players take on different […]
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PI: Flanagan, Sara (Education and Human Development, UMaine) Sector: Education, Computer Science Partners: UMaine Abstract: Secondary students with or without a disability may lack the needed reading skills to exit high school prepared for competitive employment and daily living (e.g., paying bills, reading directions). The National Assessment of Education Progress suggests that approximately 28% of 8th graders in Maine […]
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