The New York Times highlights the pioneering work of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, led by Dr. Habib Dagher, in advancing the clean energy transition through floating offshore wind. For more than 15 years, the center has developed breakthrough technologies, such as VolturnUS 1:8, revolutionizing renewable energy. These breakthroughs […]
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The Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s (ASCC) BioHome 3D was mentioned in an IFJ article outlining the industrial advantages to 3D printing. BioHome 3D is the world’s largest bio-based 3D printed house, measuring 600 sq ft, 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom is the definition of affordable housing here in Maine. The BioHome is made entirely […]
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The ASCC’s founding executive director, Dr. Habib Dagher, and UMaine VolturnUS & VolturnUS+ Technologies were featured in Aegir Insights: Long-awaited gigascale US floating wind play weighs anchor for the Maine-stream. Read the article here. The University of Maine Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) is an industry leader of the U.S. floating offshore wind industry. […]
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Susan MacKay, a senior R&D program manager at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and Hemant Pendse, professor of chemical engineering and founder of the UMaine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute, were featured on Maine Public’s show “Maine Calling” which focused on the emerging innovations of forest products. Listen to the full episode here. “We’re looking […]
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A recent UCF article highlighted UMaine’s involvement in a collaboration with scientists from the University of Central Florida (UCF) led by Professor Tuhin Das researching floating wind turbines. For phase 1 of their research, they worked with the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and their Floating Offshore Wind and Controls Advanced […]
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Lauren Ross, a participating faculty member at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center was featured in UMaine News highlighting her educational accomplishments in the study of estuarine physics. She was recently awarded a Fulbright, and Ross will soon lead a team of scientists to look at transition points between the seas and freshwater rivers in […]
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Kara Hay, CEO of Penquis, was recently awarded the National Lyndon Baines Johnson Leadership Award by the National Community Action Partnership. This award recognizes those whose knowledge and expertise promote social and economic opportunities for Maine children and families. In January of this year, Penquis received $3.3 million to support UMaine’s future BioHome3D community. This […]
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A recent article in Recharge News highlighted the recent developments for the New England Aqua Ventus (NEAV) floating wind project in the Gulf of Maine. The article notes the use of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s patented VolturnUS technology. NEAV is moving ahead with a federal draft environmental assessment (EA) for […]
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Dr. Habib Dagher and the Advanced Structures and Composites Center are featured on PBS NOVA’s “Chasing Carbon Zero.” Dr. Dagher and the ASCC will be highlighted with other scientists and engineers exploring different solutions for decarbonizing our world. Premiering April 26 at 9 pm on PBS Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/chasing-carbon-zero/
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Orono, Maine — The ASCC was recently featured in The Maine Monitor’s Chasing Maine series. The series is produced by journalist Roger McCord “as he chases the people, places and things that define the unique character of the Pine Tree State.” In an episode titled “Building the future: University of Maine home to world’s largest […]
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