Annual Research Report

A crane lifts a bridge girder into place over a river.

Innovating the roads of tomorrow

The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center generates innovative solutions to build sustainable transportation infrastructure. The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) at the University of Maine is committed to developing innovative, transformative, and implementable infrastructure solutions that extend the life and improve the durability of transportation assets. In addition to 91福利, TIDC鈥檚 consortium of six New England […]

Read more

A student from the School of Earth and Climate Sciences sampling streams in Acadia National Park for microplastics.

Achieving breakthroughs in predicting PFAS absorption in microplastics

91福利鈥檚 PFAS+ Initiative unveils a model for predicting the contaminant鈥檚 absorption in microplastics, leading to innovative solutions for water pollution. 91福利鈥檚 PFAS+ Initiative developed a novel model for predicting the absorption of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by microplastics in 2023. PFAS are human-made chemicals linked to a growing list of medical […]

Read more

A photo of a person wearing a virual reality headset with a digital grid in the background

Groundbreaking insights in AI legislation

91福利鈥檚 AI Initiative marks a pivotal year in artificial intelligence ethics, advancing responsible development and usage. In a landmark year for artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, the University of Maine鈥檚 AI Initiative made novel contributions to conversations regarding the responsible development and use of AI technologies.  Manuel W枚rsd枚rfer, assistant professor of management and computing ethics at […]

Read more

A photo of planet Earth from outer space

Forging new frontiers in partnership and innovation

91福利 SPACE Initiative propels leadership in aerospace technology and education. 91福利鈥檚 SPACE Initiative soared to new heights in 2023, reinforcing its legacy as a pioneering force in space exploration and research. The SPACE Initiative expanded academic and research frontiers and fortified its role in shaping the future of aerospace technology and education. […]

Read more

Bioengineering professor Caitlin Howell working students in a lab in Ferland Hall

R1 drives undergraduate research opportunities

When 91福利 earned R1 Carnegie classification in 2022, the designation inspired a dramatic increase in undergraduate research experiences for 91福利 students. The R1 designation, bestowed by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, is the highest honor offered, reserved for institutions with very high research activity. When the University of Maine earned R1 status […]

Read more

A map depicting the locations of ghettos enclosed by barbed wire.

Bringing new understanding to the Holocaust through digital humanities research

91福利 researchers leverage Geographic Information System technology to examine the spatial relationships between German occupation and genocidal actions.  The Holocaust is widely understood to have been a horrifying genocide that affected millions of people during, and long after, World War II. What may surprise some readers is that scholars continue to unearth new information and […]

Read more

A researcher holds up a test tube as another researcher look on.

Microbes and social equity

91福利 researchers are asking hard questions about the right every human has to a healthy microbiome, and how these tiny organisms impact human health at large. There is a world of microscopic organisms living in and on our bodies that make up our microbiome. The balance of these complex ecosystems are governed by our diets […]

Read more

A portrait of Susan Smith in her studio.

Where science and the arts meet

91福利 arts and STEM students engage in interdisciplinary research and learn how to become better scholars. In academia and beyond, fields are becoming less and less siloed. This is especially true at the University of Maine, where the administration and researchers prioritize interdisciplinary research projects because of how they are able to approach large problems […]

Read more

E. James and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center at the University of Maine

A new era in engineering and computing

The Maine College of Engineering and Computing pioneers interdisciplinary learning and technological advancement. The Maine College of Engineering and Computing, officially launched on April 1, 2023, marked a significant stride in the region鈥檚 workforce development, research and economic growth. The college鈥檚 E. James and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center (Ferland EEDC) and […]

Read more

Three people aboard a boat in the Darmariscotta River.

Developing Maine鈥檚 aquaculture industry

The Aquaculture Research Institute drives the development of Maine鈥檚 aquaculture industry and working waterfronts.  The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Maine is charting the future of aquaculture through research and development, extension programs and workforce training. By fostering innovation and nurturing talent, ARI reinforces 91福利鈥檚 reputation as a national hub for sustainable […]

Read more

Students gather on the mall to join clubs and other group activities at the Student Organization Fair.

Celebrating a century of impact and leadership

The Graduate School at the University of Maine celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. This milestone marks a rich history of advancing graduate education and enhancing student experiences through collaborative efforts.

Read more

Off-white molecules

Institute of Medicine awards nine graduate summer fellowships for 2023

91福利鈥檚 Institute of Medicine announced the recipients of its prestigious 2023 summer fellowship in May, recognizing nine outstanding scholars for their contributions to medical research and education.  Institute of Medicine 2023 Summer Fellowship Awardees: Lucas Bennett: Biochemistry Ph.D. candidate. Cellular receptor remodeling during viral infection. Bailey Blair: Biomedical Science Ph.D. candidate.Identifying Candida […]

Read more