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MCEC July Publications 

● S. Davis, A. S. Verma, A. M. Viselli, and C. Allen, “A floating offshore wind toolbox for planning of towing operations: Validation and application to the University of Maine’s VolturnUS design,” ASME Journal of Of shore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Jul. 7, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4069095 ● T. Suha, M. H. Rahman, A. E. […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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