MCEC has been awarded two Hamm Campus Activity Awards through the Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund. These awards will support projects designed to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education across Maine, fostering inclusive, hands-on learning opportunities for learners of all ages.
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Dyllon Dunton, a graduate student at the University of Maine, is leveraging his background in electrical and computer engineering to tackle challenges at the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence. With dual bachelor’s degrees in both fields and a French-speaking certification from UMaine, Dyllon chose to continue at UMaine to deepen his expertise, inspired by […]
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Auxeticity, Hierarchy, and Imperfections in the Mechanics of Living Matter Presented by: M. Fraldi (University of Napoli Federico II, Italy & École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France)L. Deseri (University of Trento, Italy) The mechanics of continua and structures plays a pivotal role in understanding the interplay between growth, remodeling, and morphogenesis in living matter. By analyzing […]
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The University of Maine announced the approval of a new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business, a first-of-its-kind program within the University of Maine System (UMS). This interdisciplinary major will equip students with the technical expertise and business acumen needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven industries. Students will primarily take courses through UMaine’s […]
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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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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 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, 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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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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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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