This year’s annual UMaine Student Symposium (UMSS), a celebration of student research and creative work, will be held at the New Balance Field House on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Graduate and undergraduate students from across all disciplines, from both UMaine and UMaine Machias are invited to submit their abstracts. The UMSS23 organizing committee is thrilled […]
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Emilie Casey came to UMaine planning to focus on geology, but after connecting with one of their professors, glaciology is becoming a much larger part of their academic life. “I came to UMaine with a bright passion for Earth Sciences, eager to use my resources and apply myself. I think my professor picked up on […]
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Though she had always been good at science and interested in the natural world, it was a long while before Hanna Brooks thought of herself as a scientist. It wasn’t until a casual conversation during her sophomore year at Virginia Tech that led to her studying rock samples in Greece, that she first owned the […]
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“Always research something that really grabs your interest. Don’t skip topics just because they’re obscure or maybe not as well-known. Your love for a topic will really fuel your eagerness to learn and discover.” Recent UMaine graduate Laura Curioli has been involved with research since her freshman year and has taken her own advice to […]
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For Seth Ashby, his chosen field of research was most interesting to him due to its unique nature. “The idea that we can work backwards to see what isn’t needed, to figure out what is essential, is fascinating.” Ashby is working alongside Dr. Suzanne Angeli, assistant professor in the Molecular and Biomedical Department, to study […]
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More than 1,000 student researchers, co-authors, faculty, staff, event sponsors and community members attended the 2023 UMaine Student Symposium, held at the Collins Center For the Arts on Friday, April 14, 2023. The eighth annual symposium provided an opportunity for the public to interact with student researchers and scholars as they viewed posters and exhibits […]
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Mary Milligan was first exposed to research when she was named a Maine Top Scholar and was introduced to advisors in the chemistry department at UMaine. After talking with several professors she found a research project that piqued her interest. Milligan says, “since then, I have been able to apply a lot of the skills […]
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While looking for a job on campus during her freshman year, Ainslie Allen happened to listen to a presentation given by Dr. Caitlin Howell and the rest, as they say, is history. Allen has been working in Dr. Howell’s lab ever since and has “enjoyed every minute of it.” Allen says “working with Dr. Howell […]
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This year’s annual UMaine Student Symposium (UMSS), a celebration of student research and creative work, will be held at the Collins Center for the Arts on Friday, April 14th, 2023. Graduate and undergraduate students from across all disciplines, from both UMaine and UMaine Machias are invited to submit their abstracts. The UMSS23 organizing committee is […]
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For undergraduate Madeline Howorth, research is in her blood. The Center for Undergraduate Research AY2223 fellowship award winner remembers watching her mother study, do homework and perform research. “Growing up in Pennsylvania as my mom pursued her PhD studies full-time, I was constantly surrounded by eager education faculty, used textbooks, and an endless supply of […]
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For Nicholas Tiner, getting involved in research at UMaine “presented an opportunity to make a positive difference, even if just a small one.” He received a Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) Fellowship award for summer 2022, saying “a lot of CUGR recipients work on projects that strive to make the world a bit better. […] […]
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Winning a fellowship award from the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) led to the “defining moment of my undergraduate career,” says Alexandra Peary, a senior nursing student at the University of Maine. Peary, a Cumberland, Maine native, is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle. She decided to use her fellowship to research how physical activity […]
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Growing up in a small town in California, Jillian Trujillo watched as it became larger and busier—and with that came more human-made noise. Trujillo noted that eventually there was no time of day that she could find silence. Trujillo is a senior art history major and Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) fellowship recipient at the University of […]
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Team of UMaine Students place second at the Northeast Bioengineering Conference
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Symposium 2022 Presentations More UMSS22 Photos University of Maine Award Ceremony 2022
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Honors college posts news about UMSS22!
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How our sponsors help: Sponsorships provide financial support for rental space, student awards, an event luncheon, receptions, and networking breaks. This helps create a great event for our students. Benefits of UMSS sponsorship include: Engage with potential employees Enjoy unique networking opportunities Increase brand awareness Interact with UMaine Research Connect with over 2,000 attendees […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art UMSS22 Allied Health Social Sciences and Humanities Exposure to COVID-19-related Stress and Gender Moderate the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Depression in Late Adolescence […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Allied Health Business Measuring China’s Footprint in the United States Submission Type: Exhibit Submission Category: Business Author(s): Nicholas Johnson Stefano Tijerina Undergraduate Student Presentation Faculty Mentor: […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art UMSS22 Allied Health Physical and Mathematical Sciences Design, Construction, and Investigation of a Small Polarimeter Submission Type: Poster Submission Category: Physical and Mathematical Sciences Author(s): Kelvy Zucca […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art UMSS22 Allied Health Natural Sciences The Effects of Timber Harvesting on Small Mammal Abundance and Foraging Behavior with Implications for Tick Densities Submission Type: Virtual Presentation […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art UMSS22 Allied Health Interdisciplinary Sciences 901. Comparing Municipal COVID-19 Response in Inland vs. Coastal Communities in Maine Submission Type: Poster Submission Category: Interdisciplinary Research Author(s): Tamra […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art UMSS22 Allied Health Engineering and Information Sciences An Automated Process for the Production of Rebar Reinforced Concrete Parts Using Additive Manufacturing Submission Type: Poster Submission Category: Engineering […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art UMSS22 Allied Health Biomedical Sciences 1001. Role of Heme Oxygenase in Endurance Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Mediated Improvement of Dystrophic Skeletal Muscle Submission Type: Virtual Presentation Submission […]
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UMSS22 Presentations by Category UMSS22 Social Sciences UMSS22 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS22 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS22 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS22 Interdisciplinary Sciences UMSS22 Business, Education, and Art Allied Health Family Nurse Practitioner Student Perceptions of Simulation Based Education Submission Type: Virtual Presentation Submission Category: Allied Health Author(s): Sean Sibley Kelley […]
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Undergraduate and Graduate Researchers Awarded at UMSS22 More than 1,000 student researchers, co-authors, faculty and community members attended the 2022 UMaine Student Symposium, held at the New Balance Field House and Memorial Gym on Friday, April 15, 2022. The seventh annual symposium provided an opportunity for the public to interact with student researchers and scholars […]
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Zachary Maynor’s UMaine Student Symposium project focuses on ways to mitigate the effects of water evaporation on wild blueberry crops in Maine. With the help of graduate student Rafa Tasnim, a Ph.D. candidate studying ecology and environmental sciences, he was able to conduct a study that mixed Biochar and compost at different rates and compositions […]
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Anna Soule presented two separate projects at the UMaine Student Symposium 2021. The project “Whites Only,” advised by Owen Smith, won the arts category award for graduate students. The winning project is a “collaborative video performance/installation that touches on white privilege and assimilation to white culture and systemic racism in America.” Along with collaborators Derek […]
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Jacob Mealey’s UMaine Student Symposium project focuses on COVID-19 contact tracing. He has designed a system that utilizes Android cellphones and a Bluetooth Beacon. The phone uses an app that constantly scans the unique ID of each beacon, and looks for the closest one. When the app detects a new beacon, it updates a server […]
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Cassidy McCusker’s UMaine Student Symposium 2021 project focuses on the role that diagnosis, hospitalization, and perceiver mental health experience have on the subjective hireability of a job applicant. She is examining how medication use, previous hospitalizations, mental health disorder diagnosis, and gender could change a candidate’s perceived hireability for a job. From this research, she […]
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In a virtual platform, 569 students showcased 338 research and creative works at the 2021 UMaine Student Symposium held on April 16. The sixth annual symposium provided an opportunity for the public to view student research and scholarly work – all online due to COVID-19. The free public event was organized by the Office of […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0701. Are […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0101. Luminosity […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0501. […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0201. […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Biomedical Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). […]
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UMSS21 Presentations by Category UMSS21 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS21 Natural Sciences UMSS21 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS21 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS21 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS21 Business, Education, and Art UMSS21 Allied Health Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). […]
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The 2021 annual UMaine Student Symposium (#UMSS21) is held every spring and is open to all disciplines. All students from the University of Maine and the University of Maine Machias can present their research and creative activity in the form of video presentations and will be judged by faculty, staff, and community sponsors. UMSS21 invites […]
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How our sponsors help: Sponsorships provide financial support for rental space, student awards, an event luncheon, receptions, and networking breaks. Benefits of UMSS21 sponsorship include: Engage with potential employees Enjoy unique networking opportunities Increase brand awareness Interact with UMaine Research Connect with over 2,000 attendees For more information email us at um.symposium@maine.edu Co-Hosts Office of the […]
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In a virtual platform, 270 students showcased 131 research and creative works at the 2020 UMaine Student Symposium held on October 2. The fifth annual symposium provided an opportunity for the public to view student research and scholarly work – all online due to COVID-19. The free public event was organized by the Office of […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Natural Sciences UMSS20 Biomedical Sciences UMSS20 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS20 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS20 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS20Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0702. Testing the Waters of Natural […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS20 Natural Sciences UMSS20 Biomedical Sciences UMSS20 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS20 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS20Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0101. Synthesis of Photoswitchable Triptan Derivatives […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS20 Biomedical Sciences UMSS20 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS20 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS20 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS20Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0802. In Planta Examination […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS20 Natural Sciences UMSS20 Biomedical Sciences UMSS20 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS20 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS20Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0903. Undesigning Stigma; Motorized […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS20 Natural Sciences UMSS20 Biomedical Sciences UMSS20 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS20 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS20Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 0502.* Exploration of potential correlation between […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS20 Natural Sciences UMSS20 Biomedical Sciences UMSS20 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS20 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS20 Interdisciplinary Research Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). Business 0203.* On The Accuracy […]
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UMSS20 Presentations by Category UMSS20 Social Sciences and Humanities UMSS20 Natural Sciences UMSS20 Physical and Mathematical Sciences UMSS20 Engineering and Information Sciences UMSS20 Interdisciplinary Research UMSS20Business, Education, and Art Links provided will take viewers to UMaine’s Kaltura video gallery. Presentations available for viewing by UMaine users only are noted (*). 1003. The role of […]
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UMSS20 to feature inspirational speaker: Travis Mills The 2020 UMaine Student Symposium (virtual) will feature Travis Mills as the keynote speaker of the virtual event. Attendees must register to watch the live broadcast on October 2 at noon via Zoom. The Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant inspires others around the world with his motivational […]
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The UMSS Executive Planning Committee is pleased to announce that the celebrated UMaine Student Symposium (UMSS20) which was postponed earlier this spring due to COVID-19, will now be held as a virtual event scheduled for Friday October 2, 2020. All presentations, exhibits, and other activities will be held using online collaboration platforms such as Zoom, […]
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*this video was produced before COVID-19 restrictions went into effect Simulating varying hydrogen flow patterns in solar powered lunar oxygen production The research that I’m helping Dr. Lapp and the fellow students with is to pull oxygen out of the lunar soil. Specifically, we’re looking at oxygen production for habitation on the moon, as well […]
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*this video was produced before COVID-19 restrictions went into effect THED: Thermal Hand Experience Device [Nicholas Soucy] I created THED, which stands for Thermal Hand Experience Device. It’s a device that allows us to feel thermal sensations – both hot and cold – in virtual reality on the hands. So, good virtual reality has a […]
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The UMaine Student Symposium will NOT take place on April 17, 2020. We continue to monitor directives regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and will update this page when we have more information about the rescheduling of this event. Project submissions will be held and can be used for the future date. We will share more details […]
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Teagan LaPiere, Psychology Understanding Veteran Suicide Mentored by Mollie Ruben Teagan LaPiere, a military veteran himself, researches why non-combat deployed veterans have a higher rate of suicide than combat-deployed veterans. He hopes that this research will indicate factors that lead to military suicide, so policies for veteran mental health can be changed and improved.
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Anna Schumann, Molecular and Cellular Biology The Role of BPs’ gp33 Immunity Repressor in the Downregulation of M. Chelonae Genes Mentored by Sally Molloy Anna Schumann studies how viruses infect bacteria and interact with the host genes – with the hope of finding new treatments that will be able to work past the antibiotic resistant […]
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Christopher DeMarchi, Mechanical Engineering Simulating Varying Hydrogen Flow Patterns in Solar Powered Lunar Oxygen Production Mentored by Justin Lapp Christopher DeMarchi is studying and developing different options in order to extract oxygen from lunar soil. The goal is to allow long-term habitation for humans on the moon. He has hopes of turning science fiction into […]
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Shannon O’Grady, Animal and Veterinary Sciences major with a Pre-Vet concentration Predictors and Impacts of Haemosporidian Parasite Infections in Barn Owls (Typo alba) Mentored by Pauline Kamath Shannon O’Grady studies the effects of blood parasite infections in barn owls by examining the relationships between haemosporidian infection intensities and reproductive success in individual barn owls (Typo […]
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Oisin Biswas, Biomedical Engineering Surface Contamination Detection Method Using Structural Color Analysis Mentored by Caitlin Howell Oisin Biswas is developing a way to detect contaminants inside autonomous vehicles by using micro-structured paper, light and the concept of structural color. “With the rise of companies such as Tesla, the time of autonomous vehicles roaming the streets […]
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Samuel Varga, Finance How Speculative are Different Sectors of the Stock Market? Mentored by Grant Miles Samuel Varga researches what a stock’s price is based on: business performance or speculation about future growth. Varga will develop a map about the level of speculation, which will help investors make better financial decisions. “I hope that the […]
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Olivia Bradstreet, Student Fine Arts Paper, Pulp, and Practice: Investigating Connection Through Process Art Mentored by Ronald Nadeau Olivia Bradstreet is studying process art with handmade paper as her medium to demonstrate the connections between materials and narrative art. She is making the paper in a self-made, small-scale studio to investigate the connection that an […]
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Noah Moring, Business The Effective Marketing of Products, Services, and Events towards College Students Mentored by Stefano Tijerina Noah Moring examines why specific marketing strategies work so well on young audiences, specifically “Generation Z.” He hopes this will allow students and young adults to become more aware of their spending habits and that by being […]
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Michelle Ward, Psychology Influence of Personality on Dementia Caregiver Stress Mentored by Fayezah Ahmed Michelle Ward studies the stress levels of dementia caregivers in Maine. She examines the influence of personality to determine which caregivers are at a greater risk of high stress. Her findings could help provide better support for these caregivers and in […]
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Deven Teisl, Ecology and Environmental Science Tapping the Sweet Spot: Assessing a woodlot’s potential to transition into a productive, commercial-sized sugarbush. Mentored by Jessica Leahy Deven Teisl is researching the key site characteristics that are required on a woodlot in order for it to become a productive sugarbush. Producers of maple syrup must find these […]
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Amelia St. John, Microbiology Investigating the Role of Group B Streptococcus Prophages on Bacterial Fitness and Virulence Mentored by Melody Neely Amelia St. John studies how prophages residing in the Group B Streptococcus (GBS) genome impact its ability to cause disease. Pregnant mothers are often impacted by the effects of GBS, and the antibiotics used […]
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Nicholas Soucy, Physics THED: Thermal Hand Experience Device Mentored by Nimesha Ranasinghe Nicholas Soucy is developing a Thermal Hand Experience Device (THED), which allows users to feel thermal sensations in virtual reality on the hands. The sensations are both hot and cold and occur in real time. This will create a more fulfilling virtual reality […]
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Olivia Reese, Media Studies How 280 character changed the world: Crime, Twitter, and New Perception Mentored by Judith Rosenbaum-Andre Olivia Reese is studying the impacts that Twitter has on college students’ perceptions of crime and news. This idea came about from when researchers in the 1960’s looked at the ways in which television affected people’s […]
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Jacob Marchio, Engineering Physics Design and Construction of a Computer Controlled Astronomical Spectropolarimeter Mentored by Sam Hess Jacob Marchio is building an instrument that can gather spectral information as well as polarization in astronomy (which provides information about stars). Through spectroscopy, things such as temperature and mass can be obtained, whereas measuring the polarization (a […]
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Henry Laurita, Zoology Path, Pattern and Preference- the Power of Shape to Modify Honeybee Foraging Behavior Mentored by Julia McGuire Henry Laurita is studying honeybee foraging behaviors on different crop layouts. The goal is to find out bees preferences of different patterns, and therefore show farmers the best way to plant crops to encourage honeybee […]
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Miranda Jacques, Biomedical Engineering An Array of Synthetically Produced Fluorescent Biomarkers for Monitoring Neutrophil Behavior in the Non-Specific Immune Response Mentored by Matthew Brichacek Miranda Jacques is working to change the way neutrophils are studied. In the past, organisms would need to be genetically modified to express fluorescent genes – a time consuming method. Jacques […]
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Jacob Cote, Microbiology The Role of Prophage in Mycobacterial Antibiotic Resistance Mentored by Sally Molloy Jacob Cote is studying bacteriophage (bacterial viruses) in order to better understand antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness. Bacteriophage are major contributors to the severity of diseases such as cholera and pathogenic E. coli. Cote’s goal is to better understand bacteriophage, […]
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Megan Arsenault, Chemistry Determination of Lactic Acid to Improve Quality of Biodegradable Polymers Mentored by Brian Frederick Megan Arsenault is working with lactic acid – a bioplastic produced from renewable resources (such as corn). These bioplastics do not require the usage of coal, crude oil and other fossil fuels. She hopes to determine the orientation […]
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Leigh Neptune, Food Science and Human Nutrition Nonverbal displays of pride and shame in LGBTQ+ populations and their relationship with health outcomes Mentored by Mollie Ruben Leigh Neptune is studying body language in gender and sexual minorities in order to better understand how these may be signs of mental and physical health status, dietary habits, […]
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Hua Lin, Engineering Physics Silicon-Carbide Nanowires and Thin Films for Sensing Strain and Pressure in Harsh Environments Mentored by Sheila Edalatpour Hua Lin is studying silicon carbide sensors in order to understand if they can be used to collect data in high stress situations – situations in which there are high temperature and pressure. He […]
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Sahvannah Michaud, Psychology Emerging Neuroimaging Technology in Category Learning Research Mentored by Shawn Ell Sahvannah Michaud is studying the neural processes involved in learning and memory through examination of blood flow, volume, and oxygenation using a fNIRS device. This will assess frontal brain regions using neuroimaging technology. She is collecting data on the performance of […]
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Sophia Palangas, Communication Sciences and Disorders Assessing Health Related Quality Of Life, Language Impairment, and Psychosocial Factors in Post-Stroke Aphasia Mentored by Christopher Grindrod Sophia Palangas studies the quality of life and mood of stroke survivors when they have aphasia, which is the inability to speak and comprehend language. This project will help stroke survivors […]
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Patrick Hurley, Ecology and Environmental Science Mites, Camera, Action: Assessing Varroa Mite Treatment Trends in Maine Beekeepers Mentored by Julia McGuire Patrick Hurley is studying strategies in which the ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, can be treated due to their threat to honeybees. Large-scale beekeepers are more at risk for these mites, as they keep many […]
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Madeline Eberly, Forestry Feedbacks Between Wood Structure and Function Driving Forest Tree Responses to Extreme Drought Mentored by Jay Wason Madeline Eberly studies the effect of drought on forest trees in Maine. This will aid professionals in natural resources to better understand how to work with the forests challenged with climate change. Shifts in forest […]
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David Fitzpatrick, Engineering Physics A Hybrid Thermochemical and Pressure Swing Adsorption process of Air Separation Mentored by Justin Lapp David Fitzpatrick is modeling a new type of air separation to see if it could be more efficient than the current standard. He is combining two types of air separation processes to assess whether the process […]
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Lindsey Lagerstrom, Psychology Telemental Health Care From the Perspective of Maine Mental Health Professionals Mentored by Fayeza Ahmed Lindsey Lagerstrom is assessing telemental health care from the perspective of mental health professionals practicing in Maine. She views the strengths and weaknesses in this rising technology through survey research. “Telemental health care, videoconferencing with a mental […]
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UMSS20 to feature inspirational speaker: Travis Mills The 2020 UMaine Student Symposium (UMSS20) is proud to announce Travis Mills as the featured speaker of the event. The Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant inspires others around the world with his motivational motto: “Never give up. Never quit.” His speech will teach and inspire attendees to […]
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Join the hundreds of students presenting their research work and creative activities on Friday, April 17, 2020! The 2020 UMaine Student Symposium (UMSS20) has an open call for abstracts until March 13, 2020. All students – undergraduate or graduate – from the University of Maine or University of Maine Machias are invited to present their […]
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Co-Hosts Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Graduate Student Government Center for Undergraduate Research University of Maine Student Government Sponsors for UMSS 2020 Platinum Sponsor Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund Spring 2020 Maine Technology Institute Texas Instruments (TI) Silver Activas Diagnostics IEEE Maine Section […]
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Platinum Sponsor Texas Instrument Maine Technology Institute Gold UMaine Printing & Mailing Services Silver Maine Department of Transportation Bangor Savings Bank IDEXX Activas Diagnostics IEEE Bronze Elanco ND Paper Northern Light Health SMRT Architects and Engineerings, P.C. The Jackson Laboratory Bangor Target Area Development Corporation University Credit Union Contributor Uline Harvest Moon Deli […]
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More than 1,200 students showcased nearly 400 research and creative works at the 2019 UMaine Student Symposium held at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on April 10. The fourth annual symposium provided an opportunity for the public to interact with student researchers and scholars as they viewed posters and exhibits and listened to oral […]
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Photos from the UMaine Student Symposium held on April 10, 2019, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor are now available to view and download in this gallery online. Visit the UMSS19 Photo Gallery to see some of the projects and presenters in action. Here are just some of the images captured during UMSS19.
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Imaging Zebrafish with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy using Second-Harmonic Generation to Evaluate Myosin Structure Transcript: I am studying muscular dystrophy with zebrafish test subjects. Muscular dystrophy is an incurable neuromuscular disease, and these individuals, they’re unsure if they should exercise or not. And so my research is going to be imaging zebra fish that have muscular […]
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The Impact of Prophage BPs on Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacteria Transcript: A big global health concern right now in all fields of medicine is antibiotic resistance. In general, any kind of antibiotic resistance makes small infections really difficult to treat and it can lead to bigger issues that can just compound in the future. And […]
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Project: An exploratory study of sustainability conceptualizations and practices in Maine wineries Transcript: I am working with the Maine wine guild to assess how wineries across the state are both implementing and conceptualizing sustainability with the hopes of contributing to industry development strategies. Agriculture and tourism are both really important parts of Maine’s economy. And I […]
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Project: Tweets, Trust & Pixie Dust: understanding credibility in the age of social media Transcript Throughout, my media studies major, I learned that there were so many different things that were kind of influencing us on a daily basis. So I began to wonder, well how is it influencing me and my generation specifically? So […]
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Project: Anthropogenic effects on marine mammal strandings and call reports in the Gulf of Maine from 2010 to 2015 Transcript I’m researching how humans in the state of Maine interact with seals through boat strikes, entanglement, approach. Why is it common in certain areas? There’s a higher population density? More beach goers? More accessible beaches? […]
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Determination of Potential Biopolymer Substitutes for Intaglio Etching Constituents Based on Rheological and Adhesive Properties Gabrielle Bock, Chemistry and Studio Art, is attempting to determine a non-proprietary, non-toxic substitute to use in an intaglio etching ground, which is the process of using acid or mordant to cut into metal surfaces to create a design. “I […]
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The Impact of Prophage BPs on Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacteria Ben Williams, pre-med, is conducting research on understanding the manner in which bacteria gain tools for antibiotic resistance from the viruses that infect them. “The rise in antibiotic resistant bacteria is a critical issue in the clinical setting. So, as a pre-medical student this area […]
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Assessing the effectiveness of bait versus lure in linear arrays with multiple trail cameras to detect North American mammals Michael Buyaskas, wildlife ecology, is attempting to find the best combination of bait and lure to attract the most mammals to a trail camera. This combination will be used to provide a framework for researchers and […]
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Imaging Zebrafish with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy using Second-Harmonic Generation to Evaluate Myosin Structure Jordan Miner is a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Maine examining Zebrafish with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to help determine the best course of treatment for a person with DMD. Miner uses a two-photon laser to image the myosin structure of […]
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