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Patents 101: Protecting Your Invention

Fogler Library Classroom 1 University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States +1 more

This workshop covers the basics of patents; what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate the patent process. You'll discover how to determine if your invention is patentable, conduct a basic patent search, and understand the steps to filing a patent application. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, or just interested in intellectual property, […]

Courts of Belonging film screening and conversation with director Santiago Tijerina

IMRC 104 5 Hilltop Road, Orono, ME, United States

On Thursday, April 10 at 5pm, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center will present a screening of Courts of Belonging a film by University of Maine alumnus Santiago Tijerina along with a conversation with the director at IMRC Center 104. Courts of Belonging highlights the futsal court located in Portland Maine's Kennedy Park and how its games build community for immigrant and refugee residents of the neighborhood. Futsal, […]

Tangled up in blue: Understanding carbon movement in trees during water stress with Jess Gersony

Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

Abstract Plants take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and convert it into sugars through photosynthesis. Once carbon dioxide is in the form of sugar, it is then transported all throughout the plant through the “sugar highway” known as the phloem to aid in respiration and growth. Let’s take a moment to imagine if this […]

Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series

Fernald Adaptive Presentation and Performance Environment, IMRC Center Stewart Commons, 5 Hilltop Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Please join us for the fourth and final film in our series, "Bad River."

Free

7th Annual Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy

Bangor Room, Memorial Union University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

Attempting to Center indigenous People in Marine Sciences Abstract: Dr. Marco Hatch, Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at Western Washington University and Principal Investigator for the Coastal Communities and Ecology Lab will present his recent research and share some of the work being done to braid Indigenous knowledge and mainstream science. He will draw on […]

Talk – Reconciling with resilience: How Maine can bounce back from floods

Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Emmett Gartner, Environmental Reporter, The Maine Monitor Last winter’s devastating storms revealed just how vulnerable Maine communities are to flooding, whether they’re behind seawalls along the coast […]

Free

Spring Foraging/Tree ID Walk

Nutting Hall 201 Nutting Hall

Sponsored by the Terrell House and the Maine Outing Club. Join resident stewards from Terrell House and MOC officers for a walk on the campus trails to look for edible mushrooms and plants as well as learn about tree ID.

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