College Updates

UMaine’s Pereira Da Cunha Named IEEE Fellow

Mauricio Pereira Da Cunha, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maine, has been named an IEEE Fellow, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The honor recognizes his contributions to the commercialization of harsh-environment microwave acoustics materials, sensors and systems.

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Redefining Performance Monitoring for Energy-Efficient Computing

Researchers at the Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) are paving the way for improved performance monitoring in next-generation computer processors, addressing critical challenges posed by hybrid designs. Computer processors, often referred to as the “brains” of modern devices, are made up of cores—individual units capable of handling computing tasks. Traditionally, processors used identical […]

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Composites World Features UMaine’s new GEM Building

Composites World features the groundbreaking of the University of Maine’s Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building, a state-of-the-art facility scheduled for completion in 2026. The $82 million project will support interdisciplinary research, innovation, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing, helping students and faculty address economic and societal challenges. A collaboration between UMaine’s Advanced Structures and […]

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Abedi wins Presidential Research Award

Abedi, an associate vice president for research and director of Center for Undergraduate Research, has a nearly 30-year career in research and teaching. He joined the UMaine community in 2005 and founded the WiSe-Net Lab, dedicated to research on wireless communications and sensor networks for structural monitoring, space exploration and biomedical applications. Student researchers in […]

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Pfeiffer Foundation makes $1.5 million gift to new UMaine engineering building

June 17, 2019 A $1.5 million gift has been received from the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation to help construct the University of Maine Engineering Education and Design Center (EEDC), according to University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills. The gift brings the total amount raised in support of the new facility to $66 […]

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MAINE Hello – Aug. 31! Welcome Students!

Welcome New Engineering Students! Maine Hello volunteers are ready to welcome you and to help you with your move in experience. Here is a link to information for first year students that will help answer your questions. Maine Hello is a campus-wide event wherein returning students, faculty and staff members from across the university volunteer […]

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A new study shows the viability of furfural derivatives as a renewable bio fuel

New study shows furfural derivatives a way to make renewable fuel production financially appealing August 13, 2018 Sales of furfural derivatives could make renewable fuel production considerably more financially attractive, according to a new University of Maine study. The study, “Economics of biofuels: Market potential of furfural and its derivatives,” was led by Kaveh Dalvand, a […]

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Black Bear Robotics Compete in FL

The Black Bear Robotics Team is in FL now getting ready to compete! They had an eventful Day 1 at the RMC. The night before they rebuilt their robot (they shipped it in pieces in their suitcases) in their hotel. They did a time lapse of it, which can be seen on the College of […]

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$1 Million Corporate Pledge Given towards Engineering Education & Design Center

Packaging Corporation of America has pledged a $1 million gift to help construct the University of Maine Engineering Education and Design Center, according to UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation President Carrie Enos. PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S. and a corporate member of UMPPF. Headquartered […]

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