School of Biology and Ecology

SBE would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Vivian Panes, a visiting researcher from the Philippines spending six months at the University of Maine, conducting research in Dr. Benildo de los Reyes’ molecular genetics lab. Dr. Panes is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Ateneo de Manila in Quezon City, […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL SBE 2013 NEWSLETTER One hundred and sixty first-year students entered the University of Maine this September as majors in the School of Biology and Ecology (SBE), even more than last year.  One of the SBE’s greatest challenges is to serve an increasing number of undergraduate students, both majors and […]

The Maine Physical Sciences Partnership has an employment opportunity for undergraduates students in STEM (sceince, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines.  They are recruiting for the Maine Learning Assistant Program and need to fill 22 paid positions in STEM courses for next spring.  These courses include: Bio 350: Concepts of Genetics, ERS 201: Global Enviromental change, […]

Adrienne Leppold’s migratory bird research featured in the October issue of Downeast Magazine! Check it out here.

SBE welcomed our first Seminar speaker of the year, Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, director of the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation, to speak on learning engineers and STEM education reform.  STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  Singer is also a Professor of Natural Sciences at Carleton College. “Dr. Singer […]

Dr. Alison Dibble, Research Faculty in the School of Biology and Ecology, is a contributing author to the new field guide, “SEDGES OF MAINE: A FIELD GUIDE TO CYPERACEAE”.  This book by Matt Arsenault, Glen H. Mittelhauser, Don Cameron, Alison C. Dibble, Arthur Haines, Sally C. Rooney and Jill E. Weber, was published (August 2013) […]

The long-awaited revision of the Blackpoll Warbler species account for the Birds of North America is now out!  This website serves as the leading source of life history information for North American breeding birds. Check it out here! DeLuca, W., Holberton, R., Hunt, P.D. and Eliason, B.C. 2013. Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata).  The Birds of […]

Congratulations to the three SBE Faculty members who received Faculty Awards in 2013! Dr. Francis Drummond, professor of Insect Ecology and Insect Pest Management, received the 2013 Presidential Research and Creative Achievement Award.  Drummond’s professional achievements were recently featured in the Bangor Daily news highlighting his research on the genetics of blueberry production and pollination […]

  Frank Drummond, professor of insect ecology, explains how bees play a major role in the Maine blueberry industry.  According to Drummond, Colony Collapse Disorder plays a large role in the decreasing number of bees in Maine.  Because of this, thousands of hives are trucked to the state each year to increase bee population and […]

Helen Call, a School of Biology and Ecology student and attendant on UMaine’s University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC), recently rescued a dining hall coworker from choking. Helen completed her first year at UMaine as a recipient of the SBE Academic Award and the Dr. Joseph W. Warren Scholarship, both awarded for high academic standing. Read […]

Congratulations to Minna Mathiasson and Sara Bushmann who were recently presented the Outstanding Women in Science awards! The awards ceremony took place at Fogler Library on April 21,2013.  For the undergraduate category, Minna gave a presentation entitled “Impact of Invasive Plant Species on Maine Native Plant-Pollinator Interactions.” For the PhD category, Sara gave a presentation […]

The 2013 Undergraduate Research & Academic Showcase took place on April 16 at the Wells Conference Center.  Many students and faculty presented their research and gave oral presentations, including five students affiliated with the School of Biology & Ecology.  These four students were awarded the CUGR Fellowship Awards in the fall, and received a stipend, […]

On April 17th, The School of Biology & Ecology held their sixth annual recognition Ceremony in 102 Murray Hall, which recognized undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty for their hard work and commitment to their academic studies.  During the ceremony, Ellie Groden, director of the School of Biology & Ecology, and Christa Schwintzer, […]

On April 5, 2013 the University of Maine Career Center hosted the 4th annual Health Professions Career Day, which highlighted a variety of different professionals in the medical field.  This event gave students the opportunity to learn about their prospective career and how the pre-med concentration at Umaine can prepare students for their future.  “Most […]

A Former Miss Teen Maine recently visited the BIO 350 Concepts and Application of Genetics course and spoke about living with a genetic disorder know as Marfan syndrome. The course is taught by Dr. Michelle Smith, an assistant professor in the School of Biology & Ecology and the research in the STEM Education Center (RiSE […]

The winners of the SBE video contest have been announced. The following students will be making videos that highlight various aspects of the School of Biology and Ecology: Zachary Batz Kimberly Dao Matthew Jones Hillary Morin Alexandra Perry Jenny Shrum Winners will work in collaboration with the BioMediaLab to create the 2-3 minute videos, which […]