Maine Impact Week showcases how Maine’s research university contributes to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond. Visit the Maine Impact Week website for a complete listing of events or to get involved. The campus-wide effort features events hosted by groups from UMaine’s community, culminating with the UMaine Student Symposium. The Student Symposium […]
Abstract Plants take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and convert it into sugars through photosynthesis. Once carbon dioxide is in the form of sugar, it is then transported all throughout the plant through the “sugar highway” known as the phloem to aid in respiration and growth. Let’s take a moment to imagine if this […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Brogan Tooley, Senior Manager, Agroecology Department, Wyman’s Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, UMaine Wild blueberry production in Maine and maritime Canada is an ecologically, economically, […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Brogan Tooley, Senior Manager, Agroecology Department, Wyman’s Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, UMaine Wild blueberry production in Maine and maritime Canada is an ecologically, economically, […]
Please join us for the fourth and final film in our series, "Bad River."
The University of Maine's 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series will kick off in April with five films focused on Water Keepers' efforts to protect water and the climate. This year the film series will be part of a larger interactive program called "From Pollution to Protection: Water, History, & Indigenous Treaty […]
Attempting to Center indigenous People in Marine Sciences Abstract: Dr. Marco Hatch, Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at Western Washington University and Principal Investigator for the Coastal Communities and Ecology Lab will present his recent research and share some of the work being done to braid Indigenous knowledge and mainstream science. He will draw on […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Emmett Gartner, Environmental Reporter, The Maine Monitor Last winter’s devastating storms revealed just how vulnerable Maine communities are to flooding, whether they’re behind seawalls along the coast […]
Sponsored by the Terrell House and the Maine Outing Club. Join resident stewards from Terrell House and MOC officers for a walk on the campus trails to look for edible mushrooms and plants as well as learn about tree ID.
Groups help to create community to combat loneliness and isolation, and increase connection and productivity at work, within health care, and with personal relationships. This online program will provide an integrated approach and an indispensable tool box for bringing thoughtful, nurturing, empowering practice, and strategy to relationships of all kinds through the facilitation of group […]
