Events Archives - Maine College of Engineering and Computing

Distinguished Lecturer Series – Dr. Raymond Pettit

Exploring Transportation Careers in Maine

Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Rebecca Bian, hosted Transportation+, an event for University of Maine System (UMS) students exploring Maine’s transportation systems and career opportunities.

Nearly $1 million awarded to 21 projects to fuel innovation and growth

The Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) has awarded $880,000 in funding for 21 new proposals aimed at fostering interdisciplinary research, sparking innovation and strengthening the college’s impact across the state.

Back on Track: UMaine’s Black Bear Racing Makes Triumphant Return to National SAE Competition

The University of Maine Formula SAE team, Black Bear Racing (BBR), recently returned to national competition at the Michigan International Speedway. It marked their first appearance in Detroit since 2013. While the team did not compete in dynamic events, they persevered through rigorous technical inspections that drew praise from judges and seasoned competitors. Upon arriving […]

Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Alon Harris

Date: Thursday, September 4th Time: 1:30-3:00pmLocation: Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall | Virtual Building Bridges Across Sciences and Humanities to Preserve Vision Description: Primary open-angle glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, yet its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This lecture explores the role of vascular risk factors in disease onset and progression, introducing novel imaging technologies and hemodynamic biomarkers […]

2025 Francis Crowe Induction Honors graduates and distinguished engineers

UMaine Offers Immersive Engineering and Computing Programs for K-12

The future is engineered, coded, and designed – and UMaine is your launchpad! We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 lineup of K-12 summer programs, specifically crafted to ignite a passion for engineering and computing in young minds. Get ready for hands-on experiences that go beyond the classroom, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding […]

Maine College of Engineering & Computing presents its top annual awards

Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering AwardAnthony “Tony” Paine, Co-Founder and CEO of HighByte Inc., as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering Award. Renowned for his visionary leadership in industrial software, Paine has played a pivotal role in transforming modern manufacturing through innovative data integration solutions that power Industry 4.0. With […]

Distinguished Lecture Series: Hector Gomez

Date: Tuesday, April 29 from 12-1:30Location: Bangor Room, Memorial Union and Virtual Computational mechanics at the interface of engineering and medicine Description: Experience the forefront of scientific innovation! Join us for a Distinguished Lecture by Hector Gomez, in which he will explore ‘Computational Mechanics at the Interface of Engineering and Medicine.’ Delve into the cutting-edge […]

Distinguished Lecture Series

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 […]