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Dynamics of Ocean and Coastal Acidification in Coastal Maine: Assessing the Potential Risks to Livelihoods and the Economic Opportunities for Adapting to and Mitigating Acidification

Principal Investigator: Aaron Strong (Marine Sciences, UMaine) Partners: Damian Brady (Marine Sciences, Sea Grant, UMaine); Esperanza Stancioff (UMaine Extension, Maine Sea Grant, UMaine) Abstract: Ocean and coastal acidification (OCA) is an emergent, potential threat to the communities and livelihoods of coastal Mainers. Building on the work of a recent state commission’s study of the problem, we propose to […]

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Working Group on Incidental Catch and Discard Mortality of Groundfish in Gulf of Maine Fisheries

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 […]

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Building a Collaborative Partnership to Support K-12 Educator Professional Development in Maine

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 […]

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Building Campus and Community Connections to Advance Research Development and Communication for Maine’s Marine Economy

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 […]

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University of Maine System-Wide Cross Campus Workshop in Aging Research

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 […]

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Planning for the Future of Shoreline Infrastructure of the Darling Marine Center to Enhance Capacity in Applied Marine Science Education

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 […]

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Advancing Marine Technology for Naval and Commercial Ships Using the Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Laboratory

Principal Investigator: Krish Thiagarajan (Mechanical Engineering, UMaine) Partner: General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Abstract: Naval and commercial boat building industries form the backbone of the State of Maine’s marine economy.   With support from a GA, the proposed project seeks to eliminate unpredictable, natural factors by testing a US Navy Combatant model in wind and waves at UMaine’s Harold […]

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Variable Porosity Nanocellulose Solid Forms for Biomedical Applications

Principal Investigator: Michael Mason (Chemical and Biological Engineering, UMaine) Partners: EMMC Abstract: Dehydrated cellulose Nano-fiber (CNF) has several biomedical functions. In solid form, this includes the mimicking of natural bone. This projects seeks funding for GA support to assist in the investigation of solid-form CNF efficacy in order to generate the data needed to seek continued extramural funding, […]

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GA Support Request to Bolster Aging Research Connections Across the UMS

Principal Investigator: Lenard Kaye (Social Work, UMaine) Partners: UMS reach Abstract: The implications for the country’s economic well-being stemming from the growing population of older adults in the US is well documented. In the spirit of the One University concept, the UMS Aging Initiative promotes research collaborations across the UMS by bringing expertise, resources, laboratories and facilities, and […]

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