Office of Research Development

Principal Investigator: Yong Chen (Marine Science, UMaine) Partners: Robert Boenish (Marine Science, UMaine); Jocelyn Runnebaum (Marine Science, UMaine) Abstract: Groundfish (e.g. Cod, cusk, halibut) stocks in the Gulf of Maine (GOM) currently are at or near historically low population levels. Fishery closures and reductions of quota have caused the loss of thousands of fisheries jobs and stressed Maine’s […]

Principal Investigator: Janet Fairman (Exercise Science, UMaine) Partners: James Artesani (Education, UMaine); Catherine Fallona (Education, USM); Pat Red (Education, USM); Brian Cavanaugh (Education, UMF) Abstract: This proposal seeks to develop a collaborative partnership to strengthen the state’s capacity to support K-12 educator professional development. More effective teaching will improve student learning outcomes, which will have long-term economic impacts […]

Principal Investigator: Heather Leslie (Marine Sciences, UMaine) Partners: Paul Anderson (Maine Sea Grant, UMaine); Jake Ward (Economic Development, UMaine) Abstract: We will convene UMS researchers, marine industry professionals, and stakeholders statewide to assess industry needs and identify a cohesive set of capital investments. Based on this collaborative deliberation, we will write and submit a unified funding proposal to […]

Principal Investigator: Lenard Kaye (Center on Aging, UMaine) Partners: Carol Kim (Vice President for Research, UMaine) Abstract: The UMaine Center on Aging (CoA), in conjunction with the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), proposes to convene a one-day System-wide workshop for 50- 75 faculty on August 25, 2015 for the purpose of growing an inter-campus collaborative […]

Principal Investigator: Heather Leslie (Marine Sciences, UMaine) Partners: Jake Ward (Economic Development, UMaine) Abstract: Researchers, industry professionals, and other stakeholders will meet to assess current and future needs for shoreline infrastructure at the Darling Marine Center (DMC), within the context of the University of Maine (UMS) system. As University of Maine’s marine laboratory, the DMC is a […]