{"id":150,"date":"2025-04-11T09:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/swf3\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:56:05","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/swf3\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 47%,rgb(65,118,161) 93%);}.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id150_8893f6-7d alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_fe6e1e-49\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_40a357-c9\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:45px;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_40a357-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_40a357-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_40a357-c9, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_168faa-e9\"]{padding-right:200px;padding-left:200px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);text-align:center;font-size:28px;line-height:40px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_168faa-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_168faa-e9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_168faa-e9\"]{padding-right:100px;padding-left:100px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_168faa-e9\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_168faa-e9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_168faa-e9\"><span style=\"font-family: forma-djr-text\">SWF<sup>3<\/sup> education activities will help to fill curriculum gaps that are impeding the development of highly skilled bioeconomy professional<\/span>s<span style=\"font-family: forma-djr-text\">, as identified by critical stakeholders in a 2022 survey<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27{margin-top:-175px;}.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:132px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27{background-color:#e5f0f9;background-image:url('https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/06\/Ripped-paper-white.png');background-size:contain;background-position:50% 0%;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id150_e4f387-27{z-index:1;position:relative;}@media all 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767px){.kadence-column150_63c662-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_63c662-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e1d55-2d\">Undergraduate REsearch Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a231e-60\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a231e-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a231e-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a231e-60\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a231e-60\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_2a231e-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a231e-60\">The Sustainable Wood to Fuel and Fish Feed (SWF<sup>3<\/sup>) Undergraduate Research Experience is an interdisciplinary program designed to help prepare students to be part of the bioeconomy workforce. Participants will receive one-on-one mentorship and hands-on research experience through a 10-week internship.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_58b966-9f\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_58b966-9f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_58b966-9f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_58b966-9f\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_58b966-9f\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_58b966-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_58b966-9f\">Award Includes<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id150_59c28e-5c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_116304-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_116304-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_116304-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items150_83936b-8b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_d14cb9-4d .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_d14cb9-4d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_d14cb9-4d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">$7,000 stipend (total)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_997d74-82 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_997d74-82 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_997d74-82\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Round-trip travel costs fully covered<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_3140da-c6 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_3140da-c6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_3140da-c6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">On-campus dining funds and housing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_473cb3-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_473cb3-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_473cb3-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Six placements available<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_a3b643-b4 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_a3b643-b4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_a3b643-b4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Five placements at the <strong>University of Maine (Orono, ME)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_b60bda-0b .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_b60bda-0b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_b60bda-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">One placement at the <strong>University of Massachusetts \u2013 Lowell (Lowell, MA)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:0%;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e797b-d8\">Benefits and Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items150_1abc9a-2c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_3ff47d-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_3ff47d-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_3ff47d-a8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">One-on-one mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_4df391-83 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_4df391-83 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_4df391-83\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Access to state-of-the-art technology<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_fe0dec-85 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_fe0dec-85 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_fe0dec-85\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Technical writing and oral presentation opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ac80d1-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ac80d1-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ac80d1-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ethics in research workshop<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_be8ff1-5f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_be8ff1-5f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Professional field trips\/Industrial tours<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_b57409-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_b57409-62\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Access to on-campus recreational facilities and library<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_e612dd-a3\">Research Focus Areas<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id150_cc3781-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id150_cc3781-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id150_cc3781-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id150_cc3781-d7 > 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> .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_424f2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_424f2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_424f2c-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_424f2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_424f2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_424f2c-3d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#f0f0f0;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;font-family:stratum-1-web;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;color:#082e58;padding-top:23px;padding-right:23px;padding-bottom:23px;padding-left:23px;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#f0f0f0;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#082e58;background:#f0f0f0;border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#f0f0f0;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{background:#f0f0f0;border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #ed6f48;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#f0f0f0;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #d6d6d6;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #ed6f48;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #ed6f48;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #ed6f48;}.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #ed6f48;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id150_30f604-26 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane150_5a85fe-b8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Catalytic Upgrading of Bio-Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9db97d-61\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9db97d-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9db97d-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_9db97d-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9db97d-61\">Interns will explore methods to improve the quality of bio-oil using heterogeneous catalysts for upgrading. Tasks include catalyst preparation, reaction testing and product analysis. This research offers insight into biofuel production and advanced chemical engineering techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane150_e9579c-13\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Fish Nutrition<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_5b50b3-1e\">Interns will assist in formulating and testing fish feed made from biomass-derived ingredients. Research involves evaluating nutritional profiles, conducting feeding trials, and analyzing fish health and growth. This work connects bioeconomy innovations with sustainable aquaculture practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane150_7a2c33-f3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Process Design and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2e39c3-6b\">This opportunity involves modeling biomass conversion processes using software tools like Aspen Plus and performing economic feasibility studies. Interns will learn how to integrate engineering design with cost analysis to assess commercial potential. Ideal for students interested in systems-level thinking and sustainable process development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane150_7f9875-d2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Thermochemical Conversion<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_825cfd-3e\">This project focuses on converting biomass into bio-oil through hydrothermal liquefaction. Interns will assist with running reactors, analyzing products and optimizing process parameters. The work provides exposure to renewable energy technologies and analytical tools like GC-MS and TGA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane150_7d0ac8-b4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Wood Preprocessing and Pretreatment<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8cd11b-71\">Interns will work on preparing biomass feedstocks by evaluating and optimizing mechanical, chemical and biological pretreatment methods. The goal is to enhance conversion efficiency and feedstock consistency for downstream processes. Students will gain hands-on experience with lab-scale equipment and material characterization techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_0a2a1c-a2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ed6f48;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6{position:relative;}.kadence-column150_78443f-a6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column150_78443f-a6:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_78443f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_78443f-a6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:42px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_fd2977-8f\">Application Deadline:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6\"]{font-size:36px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_1595b2-e6\">Feb. 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2{position:relative;}.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_a03cc0-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_65892e-ee\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_65892e-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_65892e-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_65892e-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_65892e-ee\">10-Week Program<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47\"]{font-size:24px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_f1ad9c-47\">June 1 &#8211; Aug. 7, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3{position:relative;}.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column150_14e62c-a3:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_14e62c-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_14e62c-a3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ad60af-84\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ad60af-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ad60af-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_ad60af-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ad60af-84\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f\"]{font-size:18px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_9018d3-8f\">Applications can be submitted online. An official transcript and two references must be included with your application. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns150_2f2574-fa .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns150_2f2574-fa, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns150_2f2574-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns150_2f2574-fa, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns150_2f2574-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns150_2f2574-fa{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns150_2f2574-fa um-UMBHBlueButton\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:20px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn150_a68fba-f5.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn150_a68fba-f5 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/swf3\/swf3-undergraduate-research-experience-application\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Apply Today!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38{position:relative;}.kadence-column150_cd8369-38, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column150_cd8369-38:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_cd8369-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_cd8369-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_109e19-11\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_109e19-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_109e19-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_109e19-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_109e19-11\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items150_3899a6-f6 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ecbddd-da .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ecbddd-da .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ecbddd-da\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year institution<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_32d7ca-0e .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_32d7ca-0e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_32d7ca-0e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Minimum GPA of 3.0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ef1a49-69 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ef1a49-69 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_ef1a49-69\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_49ef90-a0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_49ef90-a0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-150_49ef90-a0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Applications must include an unofficial transcript and contact information for two references.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9{position:relative;}.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:5px solid #ed6f48;border-right:5px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:5px solid #ed6f48;border-left:5px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column150_dcbfac-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_868d12-0b\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_868d12-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_868d12-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_868d12-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_868d12-0b\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_53edc6-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_53edc6-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_53edc6-02\"]{font-size:18px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_53edc6-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_53edc6-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_53edc6-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_53edc6-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_53edc6-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_53edc6-02\"] 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#fff;background:#082e58;border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #79bde8;}.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id150_29cf7c-f7 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane150_63aa38-cb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_8c42fc-25\"><strong>Who is eligible to apply for this internship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_62cb9c-df\">Undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year with at least a 3.0 GPA. In order to be considered, applicants enrolled at a four-year institution must be expected to graduate no earlier than December 2026. Applicants enrolled at a two-year institution who are expected to graduate prior to December 2026 may be asked to provide proof of registration or acceptance to a four-year institution for continuing their education. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b9fab-af\"><strong>When is the application due?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_691be8-50\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_691be8-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_691be8-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_691be8-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_691be8-50\">The application and any supporting documentation must be received by Feb. 15, 2026, in order to be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ddbd08-d9\"><strong>When will my application be reviewed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7b02f5-8c\">Applications will be reviewed for completion status as they are received and for consideration beginning after the application closes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6bdff1-fe\"><strong><strong>When will I be notified of my status?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_d2f6c7-f2\">A decision will be made and all applicants will be notified of their status by March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_54a601-53\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_54a601-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_54a601-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_54a601-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_54a601-53\"><strong><strong><strong>How many internship positions are available?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_6a1f66-90\">Six participants will be selected. Five students will work primarily at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine, and one will work primarily at the University of Massachusetts \u2013 Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4f2f12-46\"><strong>If I am not selected this year, can I apply again next year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_747c99-f5\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_747c99-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_747c99-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_747c99-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_747c99-f5\">Applicants not selected may apply for the 2027 internship when the application opens in late fall 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2be26f-f1\"><strong>Who should I include as a reference?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_646fb8-88\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_646fb8-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_646fb8-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_646fb8-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_646fb8-88\">References should be a former or current educational affiliate (i.e. a professor, department or sponsor of a relevant extracurricular program) or a relevant professional associate (i.e. a manager for a lab or research position or from a previous internship). Educational references should be associated with you due to their current or prior affiliation with a higher education institution. It is recommended to confirm with your references prior to including them when submitting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ae53f0-75\"><strong>What should I expect from this program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_4e24ec-6c\">Participants will engage in hand-on research activities in one of the five focus areas listed above, while receiving one-on-one mentorship from their research advisor. Students can expect to work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, not including designated holidays during which the university is closed. Work must be completed in-person. Throughout the program, there will be occasional field trips and facility tours relevant to the research areas. There will also be opportunities for students to participate in research presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_14c771-3a\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_14c771-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_14c771-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_14c771-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_14c771-3a\"><strong>Do I need to attend the entire program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_742887-9c\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_742887-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_742887-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_742887-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_742887-9c\">Yes. All participants are required to arrive the weekend prior to the start day to check in and get acquainted with campus as well as attending the entire 10-week for the program&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_26d47a-aa\"><strong><strong>Will I be guaranteed a placement that suits my preferred research focus area?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_dbdb29-9d\">While the preferences indicated in the application will be considered when placing selected applicants, placements will be based on availability. If a placement is available outside of your indicated preferences and you are among the top applicants, we may contact you regarding your interest in proceeding in a different research area.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a471d-10\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a471d-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a471d-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_2a471d-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_2a471d-10\"><strong><strong>How much is the stipend and when will it be dispersed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_ecf97a-63\">Selected participants will receive a stipend of $1,400 every two weeks for a total of $7,000 for the entire ten-week program. Direct Deposit is mandatory, but it may take up to 2 weeks for paperwork to be processed so your first check may be issued in paper form. Paper checks can be picked up at the Office of Student Employment after 12:00pm on the day paychecks are issued. A photo ID is required.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7a220d-56\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7a220d-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7a220d-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading150_7a220d-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_7a220d-56\"><strong><strong><strong>What if I have questions about the application process or internship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_68488a-a6\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_68488a-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_68488a-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_68488a-a6\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link150_68488a-a6, .kt-adv-heading-link150_68488a-a6 .kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_68488a-a6\"]{color:#4176a1;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading150_68488a-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading150_68488a-a6\">For questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:chelsea.mullin@maine.edu\">chelsea.mullin@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education SWF3 education activities will help to fill curriculum gaps that are impeding the development of highly skilled bioeconomy professionals, as identified by critical stakeholders in a 2022 survey. 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