Principal Investigator: Caitlin Howell, UMaine Dept. of Chemical and Bioengineering Partners: Qian Xue, UMaine Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; Robert Bowie, Down East Emergency Medicine Institute, Valerie Herber, UMaine School of Nursing; Denham Ward & Micheline Chipman, Hannaford Simulation Center Abstract: The use of simulations to train doctors and nurses is of growing importance in the […]
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Principal Investigator: Karissa Tilbury, UMaine Dept. of Chemical and Bioengineering Partners: Robert Bowie & Vinal Applebee, Down East Emergency Medicine Institute Abstract: Medical search and rescue needs in the state of Maine will continue to increase and further tax local medical service as adventurous tourist continue to test their own physical limits. Forging a partnership […]
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Principal Investigator: Mindy Crandall (UMaine, School of Forest Resources) Partners: Jessica Leahy, UMaine School of Forest Resources; Nicole Gayer Bernsen, UMaine School of Forest Resources, Dawna Blackstone, Appalachian Mountain Club; Barbara Baker, Cooperative Extension Abstract: This project focuses on rural youth in forest-based communities in Piscataquis and northern Somerset Counties, two areas with economic challenges and […]
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Principal Investigator: Douglas Reusch (UMF, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences) Partners: Dwight Bradley, USGS; Justin Strauss, Dartmouth College; Steven Engle, Center for Community GIS; Patricia Millette, Mount Blue High School Abstract: We seek funds to support a senior geology research project in west-central Maine, which in turn contributes to Dr. Reusch’s approved Spring 2018 sabbatical project to […]
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Principal Investigator: Melissa Landon (Civil & Environmental Engineering, UMaine) Partner: Aaron Gallant (Civil & Environmental Engineering, UMaine), Richard Akers (Maine Marine Composites), Krish Thiagarajan (Mechanical Engineering, UMaine), Andrew Goupee (Mechanical Engineering, UMaine) Abstract: This project aims to assess a novel composite helical anchor for marine renewable energy and aquaculture applications by partnering with a Maine-based company, Maine Marine Composites […]
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Principal Investigator: Rosemary Smith (Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, UMaine) Partners: Douglas Sawyer, MD (Maine Medical Center), Scott D. Collins (LASST and Chemistry, UMaine) Abstract: This Graduate RA project will explore the application of 3D printing technology to realize microfluidic control of the chemical environment of pluripotent cell cultures, with application to directing cardiomyogenesis in vitro. This […]
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Principal Investigator: Thomas Schwartz (Chemical and Biological Engineering, UMaine) Partners: Peter van Walsum (Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, UMaine), Scott J. Eaton (Maine Maritime Academy) Abstract: Motivated by a shale-gas-driven shift to lighter (C1-C3) petroleum feedstocks, we propose to demonstrate that biomass is a suitable alternative for the production of high-carbon-number, value-added chemicals. In particular, we […]
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Principal Investigator: Sarah Nelson (School of Forest Resources, UMaine) Partners: Hamish Greig (School of Biology and Ecology, UMaine), Amanda Klemmer (Ecology and Environmental Sciences and School of Biology and Ecology, UMaine), Collin Eagles-Smith (U.S. Geological Survey), Colleen Flanagan Pritz (National Park Service) Abstract: The Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP) engages citizen scientists in monitoring mercury contamination […]
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Principal Investigator: Balunkeswar Nayak (School of Food and Agriculture, UMaine) Partners: Jinwu Wang (U.S. Forest Services), Douglas J. Gardner (FBRI, ASCC and School of Forest Resources, UMaine), Mehdi Tajvidi (School of Forest Resources, UMaine), Douglas Bousfield (Chemical and Biological Engineering, UMaine) Abstract: This application proposes research-based training of a graduate student at UMaine. The student will […]
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Principal Investigator: Becca Matusovich (Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler Institute, USM) Partners: Elise Bolda (Muskie School of Public Service, USM), Alireza Geshnizjani (Community Health Education Department, UMF) Abstract: Preventable dental disease is a major cause of lost school and work days, and one of Maine’s leading causes of avoidable emergency room visits for pain and infection, […]
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