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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 […]

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 […]

Guidoboni inducted into European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Giovanna Guidoboni, dean of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), was officially inaugurated as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), Class VI.

Transforming cancer diagnosis: AI model offers greater accuracy

Researchers at the University of Maine have developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model to improve breast cancer diagnosis by mimicking how pathologists analyze tissue samples.

MCEC receives two Hamm Campus Activity awards to promote STEAM education

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.

New Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business announced

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 […]

33 MCEC Undergraduate Students Awarded Research Fellowships

The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 2024–25 academic year fellowship awardees, including several students from the Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC). This year’s fellowships were made possible through support from CUGR, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, Maine EPSCoR […]

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.

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 […]