Maine EPSCoR

08/10/2023

Maine-eDNA researchers, namely UMaine Master's student Aaron Whitman, are spearheading the development of novel eDNA techniques to address climate change impacts on oceans and freshwater systems. Clink the link to learn more.

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08/07/2023

Robin Sleith, postdoctoral scientist at Bigelow, analyses Maine-eDNA’s Index Site data of lake, estuary, and coastal environments across Maine. How do harmful algae blooms (HABs) affect freshwater ecosystems? Click the link to learn more.

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08/07/2023

NSF awards $6M for Maine-led project to develop secure electric grids in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Click the link to learn more.

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08/03/2023

Christina McCosker, University of Maine Ph.D. candidate, collaborates with ARCSIM to study the health of Gray Seals. This study holds significant implications for comprehending the effects of human activities on animal well-being. Click the link to learn more.

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07/31/2023

Stephanie Miller, University of Maine Postdoctoral Fellow, is developing a population-informed species distribution model for birds and a physiological model of crop growth as part of the NSF Track-2 Barracuda grant. Click the link for more.

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07/27/2023

DeCorey Bolton Jr. is studying how the movement patterns & physiology of squids are changing in relation to the warming of the Gulf of Maine. What are the direct impacts? How can we help preserve the population of squid? Click the link to find out more.

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07/26/2023

Congratulations Kenzie! Mackenzie Roeder, a UMaine Ph.D. candidate in ecology & environmental science and researcher on the NSF Track-2 GECO grant, is one of 20 environmental scholars to receive the 2023 Switzer Environmental Fellowship. Click the link to find out more.

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07/25/2023

Brandon Henry, a Track 1 Maine-eDNA graduate student, researches the emergence of blue crabs in Casco Bay. What does their presence mean for other marine species in Casco Bay? How will blue crabs withstand Maine winters? Click the link in our bio to learn more. https://bit.ly/3Y5R12Q

03/03/2023

Maine-eDNA g raduate student Beth Davis is collaborating with communities to create meaningful research while exploring eDNA’s potential as a sampling method in freshwater ecosystems. Read more about her research below.

By Caty DuDevoir, Media Intern Across the NSF EPSCoR Track-1 Maine-eDNA grant, researchers are partnering with local communities and organizations to maintain dialogue and expand conservation in Maine’s waters. Located close to the University of Maine Orono campus, the Penobscot River, New England...

02/24/2023

Maine EPSCoR partners with the Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) Program to promote scientific research throughout Wabanaki communities. WaYS intern Noela Altavera created a powerful narrative via StoryMap to share her experience with the Sipayik Water Crisis. Learn more about Altavera’s project below.

By Caty DuDevoir The Wabanaki Youth in Science Program (WaYS) intertwines Indigenous cultural practices and knowledge with western science to help give Indigenous youth tools that can better help them understand environmental stewardship. WaYS offers an annual summer camp and opportunities for stude...

01/24/2023

Our January eNews is out now! Learn about how Maine-eDNA is using eDNA to better understand who is living in rivers and bays of Maine!

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10/03/2022

Meet Amy Sidell, a high school teacher in Hampden, Maine, and learn about her participation in the NSF Track-2 INPSIRES' teacher program that allows teachers and their students to take part in the research process.

By Stefania Irene Marthakis This fall, Amy Sidell began her 7th year as a biology teacher at Hampden Academy in Maine—specifically four levels of Biology: remedial, college prep, honors, and AP. Sidell has also been the advisor for Envirothon for the past 11 years. Envirothon is a national high sc...