Students combine art and science at CI2 lab
Posted on October 22, 2013 by dakotawing in News
Assistant professor of design science and fine arts Raphael Diluzio and his CI2 lab are trying something new, working to combine fine arts with hard sciences. Diluzio runs the CI2 lab in which he is attempting to incorporate technology into the arts in the form of digital media. He was given an National Science Foundation […]
Media Services works on tech’s front lines
Posted on October 22, 2013 by Jeremy Holden in News
Media Services, the department responsible for classroom technology maintenance, is moving forward with their effort to cut down on problems that arise from outdated software, and they are receiving support from the faculty, along with criticism. The university relies on technology in many ways, whether that means expanding the classroom to include online spaces, like […]
Q2 could improve USM’s labs
Posted on October 22, 2013 by Sidney Dritz in News
In the midst of debates over funding and program cuts, USM may have the chance to give some laboratory space an upgrade. Question 2 on the Nov. 5 ballot will be a bond package that includes $15.5 million to update science labs and classrooms across the University of Maine System, including $4 million to be […]
Science Cafe takes on cyber surveillance conversation
Posted on October 22, 2013 by Sidney Dritz in News
“You are watched by all sorts of people,” scientific systems administrator Edward Sihler of USM’s “Information and Innovation” program said when describing the subject of the discussion at the most recent Science Cafe. The subject of electronic surveillance and cyber security, said Science Cafe organizer Jennifer Dean, who is the director of communications at USM, […]
Planetarium hosts panel on the role of women in hard sciences
Posted on October 07, 2013 by Emma in Briefly, News
It used to be that men were the only ones allowed to call themselves scientists, in today’s world, gender structures are not so rigid. Even so, female scientists pursuing hard sciences has become a rarity, according to women and gender studies Professor Lucinda Cole. That is the subject of “Women, Science and the Night Sky: […]
AFUM update: no agreement reached at Sept. renegotiation
Posted on October 07, 2013 by USM Free Press in Briefly, News
The Associated Faculties of the University of Maine met again on Friday, Sept. 27 to renegotiate the full-time faculty contract that expired on June 30, 2011. However, no agreements were reached at that meeting. USM and AFUM are scheduled to meet again on Oct.18 to see if a compromise can be reached. “We all want […]
From the student senate:
Posted on October 07, 2013 by dakotawing in News
At Friday’s student senate meeting, student body Vice President Marpheen Chann announced an event in response to the direction package called, “Student Vision 2013.” Chief Student Success Officer Susan Campbell gave an informational presentation to the senate about searches for new positions at the university. One of the three positions that the university hopes to […]
Faculty Commons opens to mixed reactions
Posted on October 07, 2013 by jensmith in News
Two weeks ago the Faculty Commons made its debut, a $30,000 project funded by donations and reallocated faculty development funds. According to Judith Spross, one of the faculty members spearheading this endeavor, Provost Michael Stevenson went back to old documents pointing to faculty interest in a space for shared ideas and cooperation—as the Faculty Commons […]
Campus Safety Project still going strong
Posted on October 07, 2013 by Jeremy Holden in News
The Campus Safety Project has kicked off the fall semester with hopes of reaching out to students and the community of USM, even though the program faced management challenges after last year’s grant ran out and they were unable to secure funding. The change resulted in the loss of project coordinator Clara Porter. Despite that […]
Late bus connects Gorham
Posted on October 07, 2013 by Sloane Ewell in News
Friday night, USM piloted a run of the new late night bus to First Friday Art Walk in an attempt to give students more to do on the weekend. The pilot will be the first of two test runs to determine whether the new bus will be a permanent addition to Gorham life. Student body […]
