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Maine Economic Improvement Fund Annual Report, Fy2020, University Of Maine System Dec 2021

Maine Economic Improvement Fund Annual Report, Fy2020, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The State of Maine’s investment in the Maine Economic Improvement Fund (MEIF) is a vital and ongoing commitment to advancing the research mission of Maine’s public universities. With the flagship University of Maine leading the way, the University of Maine System multiplies the impact of MEIF funding several times over by advancing knowledge and research that leads to job creation and economic growth for the benefit of all Maine people. The importance of the UMS research mission has never been more clear than through the ongoing pandemic and public health emergency. COVID-19 has changed the world, and public research universities …


2022 Guide To Wellness For University Of Maine System Employees, Frederick Meserve Dec 2021

2022 Guide To Wellness For University Of Maine System Employees, Frederick Meserve

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This year, the University of Maine System Wellness Program will again offer incentives to participate. Beginning as early as December 1, 2021, employees have been invited to begin scheduling Health Coaching appointments to meet next year's requirements, and this Guide contains important information on deadlines designed to enable more to join in the pursuit of health and wellness than before.


Umaine Digital Communications, December 2021, Division Of Marketing And Communications Dec 2021

Umaine Digital Communications, December 2021, Division Of Marketing And Communications

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Winter break is upon us, and the team here at Digital Communications wish everyone well this holiday season. We will be taking time off ourselves, but will always have someone available to support your website needs. Please email us at our department address um.weboffice@maine.edu (or use our website services request form) to ensure your request is received by whomever is available while others are taking time off.


Human Resources Newsletter, December 2021, Loretta B. Shields Dec 2021

Human Resources Newsletter, December 2021, Loretta B. Shields

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No abstract provided.


College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Alumni Newsletter, Winter 2021, Emily A. Haddad, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Maine Dec 2021

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Alumni Newsletter, Winter 2021, Emily A. Haddad, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

As the new year approaches, I’m happy (and relieved!) to say that 2021 was full of successes: an all-time high student enrollment for the University, just shy of 12,000 students; research projects by more than 25 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students selected for funding by UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate Research; the launch of the Franco American Digital Archives, supported by a grant from the NEH; establishment of new master’s and certificate programs in Data Science and Engineering, jointly with the UMaine College of Engineering; and a transformational gift from the Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation to our Clinical Psychology …


Umaine-Led For/Maine Coalition Chosen As Finalist For Up To $100 Million In Eda's Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Ashley Forbes, Dan Cashman Dec 2021

Umaine-Led For/Maine Coalition Chosen As Finalist For Up To $100 Million In Eda's Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Ashley Forbes, Dan Cashman

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The Forest Opportunity Roadmap (FOR/Maine) Coalition was named by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as a finalist in the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The University of Maine was awarded the $500,000 grant to support the coalition to further develop and scale the forest bio-economy in Maine and will advance to Phase 2 of the challenge competing for up to $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding.


Impact Umaine Research, December 2021, Office Of The Vice President For Research, Dean Of The Graduate School Dec 2021

Impact Umaine Research, December 2021, Office Of The Vice President For Research, Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

A record number of student awards, the HAL lab and new faculty spotlights. Featured stories include: CUGR announced a record number of student award winners for AY 2021-22; Second round of seed grants for UMaine and Northeaster University shared research projects announced; Maine Climate Science Update 2021 released in collaboration with UMaine climate researchers; Dhiman helps machines learn, studies autonomous vehicles as a new faculty member at UMaine; Health, Aging, and Lifestyle Lab examines health factors on cognitive function.


Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, December 6, 2021, Graduate Student Government Dec 2021

Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, December 6, 2021, Graduate Student Government

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


An Open Letter To The U.S. Delegates At Cop26, Graduate Student Government Dec 2021

An Open Letter To The U.S. Delegates At Cop26, Graduate Student Government

General University of Maine Publications

An open letter from the University of Maine Graduate Student Government to the U.S. delegates to the 2021 Conference of Parties to the United Nations climate convention (COP26).


Welcome To The Imrc Center Presentation, Innovative Media Research And Commercialization Center Dec 2021

Welcome To The Imrc Center Presentation, Innovative Media Research And Commercialization Center

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Human Resources Newsletter, November 2021, Loretta B. Shields Nov 2021

Human Resources Newsletter, November 2021, Loretta B. Shields

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, November 22, 2021, Graduate Student Government Nov 2021

Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, November 22, 2021, Graduate Student Government

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No abstract provided.


Web Capture: Ums Retiree Health Benefits, University Of Maine System Human Resources Nov 2021

Web Capture: Ums Retiree Health Benefits, University Of Maine System Human Resources

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Web pages from the University of Maine System (UMS) discussing health benefits available to UMS Retirees.


Professional Growth Action Plan, University Of Maine System Human Resources Nov 2021

Professional Growth Action Plan, University Of Maine System Human Resources

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No abstract provided.


The Blue Economy : What Is It? What Is The Importance To Maine? How Is Umaine Involved?, Umaine Marine Initiative, University Of Maine Nov 2021

The Blue Economy : What Is It? What Is The Importance To Maine? How Is Umaine Involved?, Umaine Marine Initiative, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Promotional flyer for a presentation about The Blue Economy: What is it, What is the importance to Maine, & How is UMaine Involved? The event, sponsored by the UMaine MARINE Initiative, a unique Maine-based initiative that brings together university, industry, government, and community collaborators who through integrated and innovative transdisciplinary marine research, education, and outreach are dedicated to the enhancement of social and economic wellbeing in Maine and beyond.


Research Security And Foreign Influence, Office Of The Vice President For Research Nov 2021

Research Security And Foreign Influence, Office Of The Vice President For Research

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Winter Session 2021-2022 Offerings, Division Of Lifelong Learning, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Winter Session 2021-2022 Offerings, Division Of Lifelong Learning, University Of Maine

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Flyer for the 2021-2022 Online Winter Session that offer 64 online courses.


Research Security And Foreign Influence, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Nov 2021

Research Security And Foreign Influence, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

Email communication from the Office of the Vice President for Research addressing "the U.S. government's growing concern regarding inappropriate influence by foreign entities on federally funded research." Includes the National Counterintelligence Security Center's "Fact Sheet on Protecting Critical and Emerging U.S. Technologies from Foreign Threats."


Bear Tracks, November 2021, University Of Maine Alumni Association Nov 2021

Bear Tracks, November 2021, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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No abstract provided.


Wabanaki Youth In Science (Ways) Wskitkamikw "Earth" Camp Application, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Wabanaki Youth In Science (Ways) Wskitkamikw "Earth" Camp Application, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

WaYS is a long-term program to engage Wabanaki students (grades 6-12) through their cultural heritage and environmental legacy to encourage and promote persistence in sciences through college and into a career. Innovative and unique, WaYS engages students in a year-long multi pronged program through a one-week summer Earth Camp, year-long internships/mentorships for high school students; and year-long Traditional Ecological Knowledge programs through Teen Centers or tribal Boys/Girls Clubs. Critical for success, it provides each student with mentoring from both cultural knowledge-keepers and natural resource professionals.


Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, November 15, 2021, Graduate Student Government Nov 2021

Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, November 15, 2021, Graduate Student Government

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Biosafety Checklist, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Biosafety Checklist, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Principal Investigator is responsible for full compliance with the policies, practices and procedures set forth in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories – 5th Edition, the University of Maine’s Biosafety Policy and the laboratory’s specific Biosafety manual. The PI is responsible for assuring the appropriate training of employees and for correcting unsafe working conditions.


University Of Maine Institutional Biosafety Committee (Ibc) Protocol Registration Form, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

University Of Maine Institutional Biosafety Committee (Ibc) Protocol Registration Form, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Institutional Biosafety Committee form for protocol registration. Registration is required prior to use of recombinant, synthetic nucleic acid activities, biological materials (human and animal blood, body fluids, tissues), animal, human and plant pathogens, and imported live biological materials. Required by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, University of Maine Institutional Biosafety Program, and related Federal, State and University policies.


Web Capture: Office Of Research Compliance Financial Conflict Of Interest Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Office Of Research Compliance Financial Conflict Of Interest Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies defining and controlling financial conflict of interest.


Web Capture: Institutional Biosafety Committee, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Institutional Biosafety Committee, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) registration is required prior to use of ‘biohazards’ in research. Under UMaine policy, ‘biohazard’ includes recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules (including plants), biological materials/biospecimens (human and animal blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissues), infectious agents* or select agents/toxins. (*The University of Maine has defined “infectious agents” as all bacterial, parasitic, fungal, viral, and prion, included within Class 2 or higher classes; See Appendix B of NIH Guidelines.) For guidance on whether your biohazards work requires IBC or other approvals, view the IBC Protocol Submission Decision Tree.


Investigator Financial Conflict Of Interest Certification For Subrecipients Electing To Follow Umaine's Fcoi Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Investigator Financial Conflict Of Interest Certification For Subrecipients Electing To Follow Umaine's Fcoi Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) Investigator Financial Conflict of Interest Certification for Subrecipients form.


Web Capture: Use Of Controlled Substances In Research, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Use Of Controlled Substances In Research, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies surrounding the use of controlled substances in research projects.


Counseling Services Template For Use With Human Subjects, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Counseling Services Template For Use With Human Subjects, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This is a template for a handout to be used for studies on sensitive topics where referrals are required. Edit as necessary and delete this row containing these instructions. Be sure to provide names of organizations (with contact information and hours of operation) that are relevant to your specific study. All contact information must be accurate and up-to-date. National directories may be appropriate for online studies where the locations of subjects are unknown.


Web Capture: Research Misconduct, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Research Misconduct, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies surrounding issues related to research misconduct.


Web Capture: Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects (Irb), Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects (Irb), Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies surrounding the use of human test subjects as part of research.