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September ASCC Publications Cellulose Nanofibrils for Concrete Shrinkage Reduction ASCC researcher Erfan Najaf, together with Eric Landi from University of Maine and Linfei Li from the Florida International University, presented their work at the session Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology: Transforming Concrete for a Carbon-Conscious Future. This study explores how adding cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) which is a…
Celebrating Safety: July & August Safety Students of the Month
At the ASCC, safety is one of our top priorities. Each month, we recognize students who go above and beyond to contribute to a safer working environment. For July and August, we are proud to celebrate two exceptional students: Trevor Knoedler and Cole Guimond. Trevor Knoedler, ASCC July Safety Student of the Month Trevor, a…
Project Spotlight: UMaine Engineers Help Transform Military Supply Chains
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is driving a critical shift in how resources are managed and logistics are handled in operational environments. Leveraging its expertise in materials science and large-scale additive manufacturing, the ASCC is establishing a reliable system to convert low-value waste materials into high-performance, functional assets while reducing…
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.
UMaine DeepCLiDAR Successfully Completes Pre-deployment Validation Based on Carbon Trust Criteria, Now Available for Commercial Lease or Purchase
CONTACT: Meghan Collins, (207) 581-2117, mc@maine.edu; Dr. Anthony Viselli, PE, Manager, Offshore Model Testing and Structural Design, anthony.viselli@maine.edu, (207) 581-2828 DeepCLiDAR, a floating light detection and ranging…
Marine Sciences Students Test Seaworthiness of Unmanned Sailboat in Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Lab
Students in the University of Maine Marine Sciences Club are partnering with area schoolchildren to enter the 2016 Atlantic Miniboat Regatta with a nearly 5-foot unmanned…
Dagher cited in Press Herald article, a bright future for Maine’s lumber industry
Dr. Habib Dagher was cited in a recent Portland Press Herald Article called, “Maine’s wood innovators gathering to explore next-gen products.” Read the full article, here:…
UMaine Offshore Wind Program Featured in New York Times
The New York Times featured the University of Maine’s offshore wind research program and its Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Lab on the front page of its…
Seminar: “Advances That Support A New Paradigm for the Design of Concrete Structures” with Professor Dan Kuchma of Tufts University
“ADVANCES THAT SUPPORT A NEW PARADIGM FOR THE DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES” Professor Dan Kuchma, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Tufts University Structural Mechanics Seminar Departments of Civil and…
Call to support Windstorm Challenge 2017
Windstorm Challenge helps Maine youth consider a future career in STEM fields. We are seeking individual or corporate contributions at the $100, $250, or $500 level to…