Weedop, Daison

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

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

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

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

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

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

Daison standing outside a church

Advisor: Christina Murphy – Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Start Date: Fall 2021
B.S. 2020, Biology, Utah State University
daison.weedop@maine.edu, 207.581.2954

Brief Biography: I was born and raised in Kuna, ID. Most of my time was spent playing football as a child and teenager. Once I began my college career I gained a greater interest in wildlife. Now, most of my free time is spent fishing, taking care of my aquariums, and photography.

Current Research: The objective of my research is to investigate the potential impacts that introduced species may have on the freshwater food webs of Acadia National Park. My fieldwork will require me to capture multiple taxa from several lakes in Acadia to run isotopic analyses.