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MCEC August 2025 Publications

MCEC August Publications

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.

MCEC July 2025 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

UMaine-led research featured by National Cancer Institute

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.

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 […]

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 […]

UMaine Team Develops PriGen, a Groundbreaking Tool for App Privacy Compliance

A New Solution To Ultimate Privacy A team of UMaine innovators has taken on the challenge of addressing privacy concerns and the protection of user information during the app development process through the Maine Innovation, Research, and Technology Accelerator (MIRTA) program with their new app, PriGen: Automated Privacy Generator. PriGen is a tool designed to […]