University-wide Initiatives

University-wide initiatives transcend silos and campus organizations to advance global research and creative impact.

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Umaine AI

Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Moon and Arctic Background with Ice Caps

UMaine Arctic

Dancers on stage at the CCA

UMaine Arts

A faculty member points at a computer screen as a student seated at the computer looks on. Both are wearing lab coats.

COBRE

Center for Biomedical Research Excellence
Engineering Students within a Research Lab

EPIC

Experiential Programs Innovation Central
A student processes eDNA samples at UMaine's Center for Genetics and the Environment.

Maine EPSCoR

Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Students looking at forest tree

UMAINE FOREST

UMaine FORest Economy, Sustainability and Technology
Marine Diver taking notes of coral reef

UMAINE MARINE

Marine Aligned Research, Innovation, and Nationally-recognized Education
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PFAS+ Initiative

Portland at night

Portland Gateway

sunrise from space

UMaine Space

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