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Philip Bean examines 3D printed Gyroid part

UMaine engineers find new method for stronger, lighter 3D-printed parts

Engineers at the University of Maine are developing a new method to more accurately predict the strength of lightweight 3D-printed objects. This research, conducted at the university’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), will enable designers to create more robust and reliable components by controlling strength when lightweighting virtually any plastic component. The research team […]

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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 […]

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MCEC Faculty Members Receive Tenure and Promotion

MCEC is proud to announce the tenure and/or promotion of several esteemed faculty members, effective Sept. 1. This annual recognition highlights exceptional contributions in scholarship and research, teaching, and community engagement. Promoted to Professor Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure Promoted to Senior Lecturer with Just-Cause Protection MCEC congratulates these faculty members on their well-earned […]

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Hiring for three tenure track positions and a lecturer

The School of Computing and Information Science at the University of Maine seeks applicants for four open positions: (Jan 30 2025) Tenure track Assistant Professor: Focus Spatial Computing Tenure track Assistant Professor: Focus Machine Learning Tenure track Assistant Professor: Focus Human-Centered Computing Lecturer

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UMaine’s Dr. Reed Miller Tackles Sustainability Challenges

Dr. Reed Miller, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering is advancing research to reduce the environmental impacts of industrial systems. His work focuses on developing circular economy strategies that minimize waste, optimize resource efficiency, and address sustainability challenges. Miller’s research employs tools such as life cycle assessment, material flow analysis, and environmentally extended input-output […]

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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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