Michael Delorge, dual major in Biology and Political Science, interviewed on researching recovery
Michael Delorge: Researching recovery
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Honey for sale in 100 Murray
SBE has 100% wildflower honey for sale in 100 Murray Hall. Small bottles are $2 each. Large bottles are a deal at $3 each. All proceeds go to support SBE student activities.
Read moreAnnual college guides place UMaine, UMaine Machias among top performers nationwide
Annual college guides place UMaine, UMaine Machias among top performers nationwide
Read moreNew UMaine study pinpoints annual migration of red-throated loons in the eastern U.S.
New UMaine study pinpoints annual migration of red-throated loons in the eastern U.S.
Read moreUMaine testing natural control for berry-eating pest
UMaine testing natural control for berry-eating pest
Read moreUMaine researchers testing wasps save Maine blueberries
University of Maine’s assistant professor of agricultural entomology Philip Fanning and his group have been in the labs of Deering Hall testing how to combat the problem of spotted wing drosophila on the loss of wild blueberry crops. Rather than looking to science, Fanning said they looked to nature. Learn more at https://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/umaine-researchers-testing-wasps-save-maine-blueberries/?fbclid=IwAR0Zx9b8xa5HChCEhXFN170XaHdy5M6n_pdbNUgTLjCSKSHspxmjMizOz70
Read moreLuke Goldman: Using eDNA to save the Atlantic cod
Luke Goldman: Using eDNA to save the Atlantic cod
Read moreThe SBE Fall 2022 Seminar Series starts Friday, September 2
All seminars will be in person in the Mitchell Center from 3-4 pm unless otherwise indicated on our seminar page. Please join us Friday, September 2, for Dr. Andrew Lover, University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Targeting highest-risk populations for sustainable public health entomology: studies from Vietnam and Western Massachusetts
Read moreSBE Associate Professor Han Tan interviewed at the Maine Science Festival
Listen to the podcast: https://maine-science-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/han-tan-plant-genetics
Read moreRafa Tasnim: Safeguarding Maine wild blueberries from climate change
Rafa Tasnim: Safeguarding Maine wild blueberries from climate change
Read moreBDN interviews SBE Associate Professor Seanna Annis about a fungus that creates zombie flies
A fungus in Maine turns flies into zombies to kill necrophiliac mates The story is also featured on UMaine News: https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2022/08/25/annis-interviewed-by-bdn-for-article-about-zombie-fly-fungus/
Read moreSBE Professor Mike Kinnison and research team part of UMaine/UNH collaboration to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change
UMaine, UNH researchers to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change
Read moreIncoming SBE Zoology major Miriam Talalay earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
The Congressional Award is Congress’ only charity. Established into law in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor, encourage, and inspire America’s youth. In the ensuing years, Congress has recognized thousands of outstanding young Americans who have earned and deserve our admiration and recognition. Through the Congressional Award, Congress urges young people to challenge […]
Read moreBDN features Tasnim wild blueberry research
Rafa Tasnim: Safeguarding Maine wild blueberries from climate change
Read moreUMaine, UNH researchers to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change
UMaine, UNH researchers to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change
Read moreMaine Environmental DNA initiative advances coastal ecosystem sustainability
Maine Environmental DNA initiative advances coastal ecosystem sustainability
Read moreNanocellulose may help wild blueberry yield when applied with fertilizer, UMaine study led by Ph.D. candidate Rafa Tasnim finds
Nanocellulose may help wild blueberry yield when applied with fertilizer, UMaine study finds
Read moreDr. Joyce Longcore wins Distinguished Mycologist Award from the Mycological Society of America (MSA)
DISTINGUISHED MYCOLOGIST AWARD: JOYCE E. LONGCORE The Distinguished Mycologist Award is one of the highest awards bestowed by the MSA, and it is designed to recognize individuals that have a truly distinguished career in the field of mycology in terms of either research or service. Joyce E. Longcore graduated with a B.S. in biology from […]
Read moreWyman’s gift to establish first-of-its-kind wild blueberry research field at UMaine
Wyman’s gift to establish first-of-its-kind wild blueberry research field at UMaine
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