Two leaders in Maine’s public education system are conducting research at the University of Maine to explore how to better support and retain principals, especially in rural schools. Schools play a critical role in rural communities, providing essential services and shaping the future workforce. However, many rural schools in Maine are facing a concerning trend: […]

Retirement is a significant milestone, but transitioning to it requires careful financial planning. Retirees must consider factors like life expectancy, inflation, and recurring expenses to ensure their savings last throughout retirement.  A study by Doug Waggle, professor of finance at the University of West Florida, and Pankaj Agrrawal, Nicolas M. Salgo Professor of Finance at […]

The University of Maine broke ground on a facility designed to advance pioneering research and education in advanced manufacturing, as well as develop the engineering and computing workforce.  The 50,000-square-foot Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building will house the Factory of the Future, which will incorporate digital manufacturing technologies and fully adaptive, immersive learning spaces […]

Harmful algal blooms have been on the rise across Maine in recent years. This is a troubling development for nearby communities, as the algae release toxins that may impact drinking water sources and recreation.  “Jordan Pond, the ‘crown jewel’ of Acadia, is often described as the clearest lake in Maine. Local water companies have been […]

There are countless ways to improve one’s health whether it be a new exercise regime or getting to bed a little earlier. One aspect of human health that is often underappreciated and misunderstood is the human microbiome. The human microbiome is vast and responsible for many of our body’s processes. Lola Holcomb, a Ph.D. candidate […]

By Hannah Kauffman At the University of Maine, artists and scientists are teaming up to transform trash into treasured art and pave the way for major strides in PFAS research and community outreach.  Susan Smith firmly believes in the importance of art as a facilitator and interpreter of science, providing an emotional lens through which […]

by Erin Miller; UMaine News story by Marcus Wolf; Scholar’s Dream video by Devin Rowe The Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center at the University of Maine unites science and technology with the arts to help students practice collaboration through creative projects. IMRC’s resources offer students skilled staff to guide them as they use the […]

by Deanna Rice The annual Student Symposium offers students from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias the opportunity to showcase the research, scholarship and creative activities they developed over the academic year. The symposium draws more than 2,000 people from across both campuses as well as event sponsors, legislators, business […]

by Erin Miller Life in nature is notoriously difficult to track. Endangered species are inherently rare, and invasive species often show up in unexpected places. Animals who occupy our environment in abundance are often wary of humans or frequent places that are difficult to access, like the bottom of lakes or remote corners of the […]

In 2006, an interdisciplinary group of faculty and senior leaders from across the University of Maine System laid the foundation for the creation of the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine. Their vision was to connect knowledge with action to create a brighter environmental, social, and economic future […]

A new program at the University of Maine funded by a $750,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture aims to address education gaps and meet workforce needs in the aquaculture industry. The “Activating aquaculture technology learning through hands-on and virtual experiences” program will engage students and educators in interactive, project-based learning experiences […]

With the flick of a switch, energy helps us wash dishes, light the dark, relax with television and commute. Much of this energy is generated by the combustion of fossil fuels, which contributes to the warming of our climate, causes changes in weather patterns and makes extreme weather increasingly unpredictable and severe. The rate of […]

The University of Maine sets a new record, by generating $104.2 million in research grants and awards in fiscal year 2020. This is an all-time high level of externally-generated research funding realized by the university. It corresponds to an 80 percent increase in external research funding over the past three years. This extraordinary increase stems […]