Students in the Spotlight

  • Women in Science Honored at 2011 Earth Day Reception

    Posted April 26, 2011

     

    Multiple UMaine graduate students were honored for their participation in the sciences at the 2011 Earth Day Reception held in April, 2011 at Fogler Library.  Two graduate students were awarded the 2011 Edith Patch Award; Doctor of Philosophy student in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vanessa Coats and Master of Science in Marine Bio-Resources student, Haley Viehman, were honored for the distinguished research they have done here at the University of Maine.  Coats’ research focuses on the Japanese barberry plant while Viehman researches the impact of tidal power on marine life.

    In addition, Allison Byrd, a Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Science student, and Rachel Palmer, a Doctor of Philosophy student in Biomedical Sciences were honored at the Reception. Byrd is studying the potential effects of climate change on the loon population in Maine and the nation. To read more about Byrd’s research, please click here; http://umaine.edu/nsfaresearch/research-spotlight/ecology-environmental-science-spotlight/loon-lakes/.  Palmer is currently researching the potential harmful effects of the antibacterial agend, triclosan – used in many household products.

  • College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture Recognize Outstanding Graduate Students

    Posted April 21, 2011

    Congratulations to the following graduate students:

  • Two Master of Liberal Studies Students Receive Maine Studies Research and Creativity Award

    Posted April 13, 2011

    Rosemary Cyr (at left) and Wynne Guglielmo (at right with Dr. Carol Toner), both Master of Liberal Studies students are co-recipients of the Maine Studies Research and Creativity Award for their work, Cyr for her paper "The Passamaquoddy Wampum Records" and Guglielmo for her project "Bloodworm Digger: Arguing with the DMR."  The two will receive a certificate of their achievement at the Division of Lifelong Learning Honors Ceremony held on April 19th in Wells Commons as well as a $250 award.

  • Doctoral Student in Psychology, Amy Kaye Studies Adolescent Bullying

    Posted March 11, 2011

    Amy Kaye, a doctoral student in Psychology, along with other researchers at the University of Maine are trying to understand adolecent responses to bullying.  Kaye first conducted focus groups with middle school students to discuss the kinds of things they might do if they saw a friend being bullied.  Based on the students’ responses, she and UMaine psychology professor Cynthia Erdley developed a questionnaire that was administered to 120 sixth- through eighth-graders to examine what they would do and how they would advise their victimized friends.  “Bullying is at its peak during this time,” says Kaye.  For more information about Kaye and Dr. Erdley's research click here. 

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