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Tenth Annual Windstorm Challenge OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
The 10th Annual Matthew R. Simmons 2025 Windstorm Challenge on MAY 9th, 2025 at THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE is officially OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Hosted on the University of Maine campus, this completely free event provides students with hands-on STEM experience and introduces them to UMaine’s research facilities and academic programs. The Windstorm Challenge helps inspire…
Five Articles Published by ASCC affiliates in October
UMaine Darling Marine Center study on lobsters & climate change in coastal Maine spanning over 35 years A publication by UMaine Darling Marine Center researchers, Robert N. Jarrett II, Damian C. Brady, Richard R. Wahle, and Robert S. Steneck has been published in Marine Ecology Progress Series. This article shares findings on American lobsters in…
Three Articles by ASCC researchers published in August
Davis, Verma, Viselli & Allen research on floating offshore wind towing methodology An article by UMaine ASCC researchers, Samuel Davis, Dr. Amrit Verma, Dr. Anthony Viselli and Christopher Allen was published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanical and Arctic Engineering in August. The paper researches towing operations in commercial floating offshore wind….
Designed to address labor shortages and supply chain issues that are driving high costs and constricting the supply of affordable housing, BioHome3D is the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based, recyclable materials
The American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit (AFloat) brings together industry, academia, academiarnment floating offshore wind experts from around the world to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.
Article by Verzoni and Rais-Rohani evaluating the transition process of deployable shelter concepts published in “Engineering Structures”
Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researchers Anthony Verzoni and Masoud Rais-Rohani was published in Engineering Structures. The paper, titled “Transition analysis of flat-foldable origami-inspired…
ASCC offshore wind team welcomes naval architect, Addie Lindyberg to the team
ASCC offshore wind team welcomes naval architect, Addie Lindyberg to the team ORONO, Maine ? The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues to expand with…
ASCC’s Sunil Bhandari Receives UMaine 2022 Postdoctoral Research Award
ASCC’s Sunil Bhandari Receives UMaine 2022 Postdoctoral Research Award Orono, Maine — University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) researcher Dr. Sunil Bhandari was…
UMaine to expand offshore wind curriculum with new course offering for Spring 2023
UMaine to expand offshore wind curriculum with new course offering for Spring 2023 Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering is offering…
Three ASCC Researchers Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
Three ASCC Researchers Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide Orono, Maine — Three researchers at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Dr. Douglas…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month IntroductionEach year between September 15 and October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, Hispanic heritage is recognized…