PI: Martha Sheils (New England Environmental Finance Center, USM) Sector: Climate Science, Policy Partners: MaineDOT, GEI Consultants Inc. Abstract: It is a challenge for Maine’s municipalities to respond to long-term impacts of sea level rise and increased precipitation that threaten their economic viability. This pilot project develops a technical assistance process to help municipalities make […]
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PI: Nishad Jayasundara (Marine Sciences, UMaine) Sector: Aquaculture Partners: Cooke Aquaculture, Center for Corporate Aquaculture Research Abstract: Aquaculture is a multibillion-dollar global industry that is valued at ~$130 million dollars in Maine. Atlantic salmon farming is the highest valued (over $50 million) finfish aquaculture in the State. Maine salmon is a major contributor to the […]
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PI: Nicholas Giudice (Vemi Laboratory, UMaine) Sector: Healthcare Technology, It, Computer Science Partners: Iris Network Abstract: One of the biggest challenges to educational, vocational, and social success for blind and visually impaired individuals is the inadequacy of current tools for teaching travel skills and technologies supporting independent navigation. This problem impacts the 30,000 people in […]
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PI: Laurie Connell (Marine Sciences, UMaine) Sector: Food Science Partners: Beacon Analytical Systems, Constellation Consortium Abstract: Our handheld, point-of-use instrument will provide the only near-instantaneous solution to detect certain environmental microbes from complex matrices with minimal sample preparation. The system is based on prior-art developed at UMaine funded through Federal, State, and Private sources. We […]
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PI: James Beaupre (Foster Center for Student Innovation, UMaine) Sector: Aquaculture, Manufacturing Partners: Cape Seafood Abstract: In an effort to accelerate the commercialization of the lobster golf ball technology developed at the University of Maine, a start-up enterprise will be nurtured and built at UMaine. This technology takes advantage of waste lobster shell from the […]
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PI: Leslie, Heather (Darling Marine Center, UMaine) Sector: Marine Science Partners: UMaine Machias, University of Southern Maine Abstract: Coastal ecosystems are of great value. They provide food and clean water, protection from coastal storms, and also are home to some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, fueling seafood and tourism industries valued at more than $5B per […]
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PI: Jayasundara Nishad (Marine Science, UMaine) Sector: Biology, Data Science Partners: UMaine Abstract: The goal of this research is to build a team of undergraduates to integrate biological sciences with big-data statistical approaches to develop a commercializable statistical tool that can predictively compute the capacity of an organism to maintain energy homeostasis when exposed to toxicants and other stressors […]
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PI: Blais, Joline (New Media, UMaine) Sector: Agriculture, Computer Science Partners: UMaine Presque Isle, SYRA Abstract: The goal of this project is to test hardware sensors for environmental monitoring in Maine year round agricultural systems including controls that integrate seamlessly with Maine farmer’s production needs. We are seeking funding for 3- 4 undergraduate students across disciplines through an Interdisciplinary […]
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PI: Roe, Judith (Biology, UMaine Presque Isle) Sector: Biology, Ecology Partners: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Abstract: There are ~40 species of freshwater snails in Maine. These snails have been inventoried occasionally over the past 150 years, and Ken Hotopp of Appalachian Conservation Biology has spearheaded a project to determine the current distribution of species in the […]
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PI: De Urioste-Stone, Sandra (Forest Resources, UMaine) Sector: Ecology, Biology Partners: Penobscot Nation, University of New Hampshire Abstract: Our proposal develops an interdisciplinary approach to understand whether perceived zoonotic disease risk in key stakeholder groups aligns with realized transmission risk from an iconic wildlife reservoir (moose) in Maine. This study will use a “One Health” model (i.e., “an integrated, […]
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