The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) was featured on Made in America’s Clean Energy Special! This special, exhibiting a variety of clean energy solutions. Specifically focusing on our Floating Offshore Wind technology and Ocean Energy Engineering program, Made in America highlights the University of Maine’s ASCC as a leader in climate […]
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Nicole Ogrysko of Maine Public, wrote an article for Maine Public’s Business and Economy column titled “UMaine’s bio-based 3D printed house has passed a crucial first test” about the ASCC’s BioHome3D. Read the Maine Public article here. Read more about the ASCC’s BioHome3D here.
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On September 29th, Habib Dagher, Founding Executive Director at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), visited high schoolers in Portland, Maine to present ‘Unleashing the Future: Innovating for Sustainability’ and inspire young people to seek jobs in Maine’s sustainable engineering workforce. In the Mechanic’s Hall, Habib Dagher met with the ACE (Architecture, Construction, and […]
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The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center has emerged as a pivotal player in the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. Their groundbreaking research in floating offshore wind renewable energy capture technology has been prominently featured in a New York Times article highlighting the United States’ rapid transition away from fossil fuels. Penobscot […]
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BioHome3D featured in Architectural Digest Orono, Maine — BioHome3D, the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials, was featured in Architectural Digest. The home was unveiled last month at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center during an event attended by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, and top officials […]
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ASCC Founder Dr. Habib Dagher Featured on Maine Science Podcast Orono, Maine — On Thursday, Maine Science Podcast featured Dr. Habib Dagher, the founding executive director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). Produced by the Maine Science Festival, the aim for the podcast is to feature Mainers making strides in […]
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How Indigenous Groups Are Using 3-D Technology to Preserve Ancient Practices To safeguard fragile cultural objects, some groups are replicating them with digital models Scientific American | Rachel Parsons June 29, 2022, In a cavernous Smithsonian Institution workshop, a team of imaging experts laser scans a small, hand-carved cedar hat. It was crafted more than […]
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