Student Highlights
A Greenland Odyssey
Stephanie Allard, a senior Earth Sciences major from Woonsocket, R.I., spent part of August collecting ice samples to gain a better understanding of climate change.
Stephanie Allard, a senior Earth Sciences major from Woonsocket, R.I., spent part of August collecting ice samples to gain a better understanding of climate change.
Sea Slug Research
Undergraduates Helen Mattsson and Susan Devine talk about their project based on sea slugs that are able to photosynthesize.
Undergraduates Helen Mattsson and Susan Devine talk about their project based on sea slugs that are able to photosynthesize.
Forestry Camp
University of Maine forestry students don’t just sit in a classroom all day. In order to gain hands on experience, they’re required to get outside and get a little dirty – and have some fun. Click to check out Forestry Camp, better known as “Root Camp,” that takes place each Spring at University Forests close to campus and at Acadia National Park.
University of Maine forestry students don’t just sit in a classroom all day. In order to gain hands on experience, they’re required to get outside and get a little dirty – and have some fun. Click to check out Forestry Camp, better known as “Root Camp,” that takes place each Spring at University Forests close to campus and at Acadia National Park.
Travel Study in Brazil
In spring 2009, UMaine professors Malcolm "Mac" Hunter, Aram Calhoun and Bill Glanz led a travel study course to Brazil to help students discover the wonders of the natural world.
In spring 2009, UMaine professors Malcolm "Mac" Hunter, Aram Calhoun and Bill Glanz led a travel study course to Brazil to help students discover the wonders of the natural world.
Bear Cub Study
Faculty and students in the College of Natural Science, Forestry, and Agriculture discuss a hands-on lab, which occurs every year. This is the fourth year of the study.
Faculty and students in the College of Natural Science, Forestry, and Agriculture discuss a hands-on lab, which occurs every year. This is the fourth year of the study.
Laura Wood and Michael Parker
Two University of Maine students have received the Morris K. Udall Scholarship.
Two University of Maine students have received the Morris K. Udall Scholarship.
Samantha Bond and Jeremy Bender
Two University of Maine sophomores have received the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
Two University of Maine sophomores have received the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
Megan McPhee
Meghan McPhee, president of the UMaine Horticulture Club and the campus chapter of PLANET, was one of eight student ambassadors selected to attend this year's Green Industry Conference in Louisville, KY.
Meghan McPhee, president of the UMaine Horticulture Club and the campus chapter of PLANET, was one of eight student ambassadors selected to attend this year's Green Industry Conference in Louisville, KY.
James Marciano
James Marciano always has been interested in alternative energy projects and how they relate to forest ecology. As a graduate student, he’s combining the two and trying to see how the public feels about the emerging forest-based bioproducts industry.
James Marciano always has been interested in alternative energy projects and how they relate to forest ecology. As a graduate student, he’s combining the two and trying to see how the public feels about the emerging forest-based bioproducts industry.
Maria “Rocio” Fernandez
A love of the outdoors and a desire to take full advantage of all opportunities that come her way led University of Maine forestry major Maria “Rocio” Fernandez to spend spring break volunteering on the Jatun Sacha biological reserve in Ecuador.
A love of the outdoors and a desire to take full advantage of all opportunities that come her way led University of Maine forestry major Maria “Rocio” Fernandez to spend spring break volunteering on the Jatun Sacha biological reserve in Ecuador.
Andrew Nelson
I grew up in Las Vegas, and after earning my bachelor’s degree in California, I came to UMaine where I’ve found professors and programs, such as the AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center and The Climate Change Institute, at the top of their fields.
I grew up in Las Vegas, and after earning my bachelor’s degree in California, I came to UMaine where I’ve found professors and programs, such as the AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center and The Climate Change Institute, at the top of their fields.
