Dr. Dale Kocevski The Big Bang and the Origin of Our Universe Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 pm Does our Universe have a finite origin or has it existed unchanged for all eternity? Either answer has profound implications about the nature of our reality. Explore how astronomers came to the conclusion that the Universe, and […]
The Science of Wellness: Why Your Doctor Continues to Insist You Sleep, Exercise, and Be Well Thursday, February 1 at 7:00 pm Sleep and exercise are vital parts of what […]
Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator and Rusty Old Bridges Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 pm What does the deceleration of spacecraft and the condition of our roadway bridges have in common? While engineering of course! Explore the University of Maine’s contributions to the Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD), a NASA-developed device ideal for landing spacecraft on […]
Aquatic chemical signaling: How understanding signals in the sea helps us address interdisciplinary challenges Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 pm The chemical signals exchanged by aquatic organisms influence a wide variety of behaviors from predator-prey interactions to mating and habitat choice. Understanding chemical signaling can help us more deeply understand the ecology and evolution of […]
Dr. James W. Jarvis Vaccines: Heroes or Villains (hint: it’s the first one) Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm Take a look at the science of immunization, exploring the basic biology of the human immune system and why it is important in society. What recommendations do medical experts have? What are the controversies, myths, and […]
Kristy Townsend, Ph.D. Remodeling in Our Brain and Nervous System: Connections to Obesity and Diabetes Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 pm Obesity and Diabetes are currently global pandemics. Obesity, and most cases of diabetes, stem from an energy imbalance whereby we take in more calories than we burn. This simple energy equation is actually quite […]
Danny Piper Solar for ME! The solar industry in Maine and beyond Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm What is the Sun's potential to meet our planet's energy needs? What has the solar industry's growth looked like over the past 5 years? Where does Maine's solar policy lie, and what does future projected policy for […]
Dr. Lauren Ross Harnessing the power of the ocean currents Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 pm How can we use currents to generate sustainable energy? What are the environmental impacts of doing so? Explore how tidal turbines can optimize energy extraction and understand how coastal environmental conditions are affected by the long-term implementation of tidal […]
Dr. Alex Friess Engineering in Sports Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 pm While spectator sports such as the Olympics, the America’s Cup, and World Championships celebrate the achievement of world class athletes, their peak performance is often made possible by engineers that design and optimize their equipment and training. This involvement is critical in […]
Dr. Grant Tremblay Light from the Void: NASA's Once & Future Great Observatories Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm The Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory - two of NASA’s Great Observatories - have enabled our farthest reach in the Cosmos. Explore and celebrate three decades of discovery by these great space missions, […]
