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UMaine Research Earns CAMX Outstanding Technical Paper Award
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues to cement its reputation as a leader in cutting-edge research with the recent recognition of its paper, Novel Field-Manufacturing Methods for Long-Fiber Thermoplastic Composites, as a winner of the 2024 CAMX Outstanding Technical Paper Award for Best in Track: Manufacturing & Processing Technologies. This…
ASCC affiliates Gayton & Lapp published research on continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic laminates
Research by University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center researchers, James T. Gayton and Dr. Justin L. Lapp has been published in the International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow. The research follows the evaluation of theoretical models for anisotropic effective thermal conductivity in continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic laminates. Read the full…
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…
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.
Dagher featured by Maine Magazine, “50 Mainers Charting the State’s Future”
Dr. Habib Dagher, P.E., was recently featured by Maine Magazine in their article, “50 Mainers Charting the State’s Future.” From Maine Magazine: “‘Whether it is an…
New England Aqua Ventus I Selected by the DOE for up to $39.9 Million in Additional Funding
Posted May 27, 2016 – For additional inquiries, contact: Dr. Habib Dagher, hd@maine.edu, (207) 581-2121. VolturnUS is a transformational floating concrete hull technology developed by UMaine…
RRI, UMaine Spinoff Company, Awarded $25,000 Seed Grant from MTI, Additional Support from NSF
University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center spinoff company Revolution Research, Inc.—founded by forest resources Ph.D. candidate Nadir Yildirim—was awarded a $25,000 seed grant from…
UMaine Composites Center Spinoff Company Wins $10k Top Gun Showcase Prize
University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center spinoff company Revolution Research, Inc.—founded by forest resources Ph.D. candidate Nadir Yildirim and civil engineering graduate Alexander Chasse—was…
Winners Announced Wind Blade Challenge and Windstorm Challenge 2016
Falmouth High School team A6, Windstorm Challenge 2016 winners. Left to right: Falmouth High School teacher Kim Blenk, team members, and Dr….
UMaine Composites Center to host 300 students for STEM challenges; winners eligible for $20,000 internships
Media release May 18, 2016 Contact: Meghan Collins, 207.852.8414 Note: Media are invited to cover the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 UMaine…