UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Penny Rheingans

Office: 348A Boardman Hall

Education

PhD in Computer Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill(1993)
M.S in Computer Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill(1988)
A.B in Computer Science. Harvard University(1985)

Research Interests

Visualization of spatial and non-spatial data, including the visualization of predictive models, data with associated uncertainty, and data about student success. Visualization based on perception and illustration. Dynamic and interactive representations and interfaces, and the experimental validation of visualization techniques. Computer science pedagogy and gender issues in technology education.

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Penny Rheingans

Education

Research Interests