Research - Research Features
Improving Implants
They’ve never performed surgery. They’re not bioengineers. But University of Maine undergraduate students Kara West and Amy Foley are hoping to make a difference in the medical world by exploring the use of cells as therapeutic agents for repairing damaged tissues — an alternative to conventional surgical therapies and implants.
They’ve never performed surgery. They’re not bioengineers. But University of Maine undergraduate students Kara West and Amy Foley are hoping to make a difference in the medical world by exploring the use of cells as therapeutic agents for repairing damaged tissues — an alternative to conventional surgical therapies and implants.
Bridge in a Backpack
A 70-year-old bridge in Pittsfield, Maine was replaced with the AEWC’s inflatable arches and opened in December as the only bridge of its kind in the world.
A 70-year-old bridge in Pittsfield, Maine was replaced with the AEWC’s inflatable arches and opened in December as the only bridge of its kind in the world.
Emergency Sensing
UMaine informatics research is helping the Maine National Guard create an improved disaster relief information system
UMaine informatics research is helping the Maine National Guard create an improved disaster relief information system
Operation Robot
In Maine's first biomedical engineering laboratory, robotic devices are the building blocks of technology that has the potential to help revolutionize human surgical procedures.
In Maine's first biomedical engineering laboratory, robotic devices are the building blocks of technology that has the potential to help revolutionize human surgical procedures.
Reengineering the Past
UMaine students use digital modeling to virtually rebuild the 18th-century plantation ruins
UMaine students use digital modeling to virtually rebuild the 18th-century plantation ruins
Metal in Motion
UMaine researchers find that, when it comes to bone repair, foam metal may be just what the doctor ordered
UMaine researchers find that, when it comes to bone repair, foam metal may be just what the doctor ordered
Inner Strength
Technology used to develop hybrid wood and nonwood composite building material is at the heart of the University of Maine's Advanced Engineered Wood Composites (AEWC) Center.
Technology used to develop hybrid wood and nonwood composite building material is at the heart of the University of Maine's Advanced Engineered Wood Composites (AEWC) Center.
Superpowered
UMaine's high-performance computing plugs in to research, education and economic development
UMaine's high-performance computing plugs in to research, education and economic development
High Stakes
Biomechanics research to improve racetracks could help prevent injuries to horses and jockeys
Biomechanics research to improve racetracks could help prevent injuries to horses and jockeys
Healthy Bridges
A sensor-based structural monitoring system could be a key to improving highway safety
A sensor-based structural monitoring system could be a key to improving highway safety
Tamper Resistant
Composite and sensor technology combine to create shipping containers that can warn of security breaches
Composite and sensor technology combine to create shipping containers that can warn of security breaches
Sea Current
Maine researchers study the state's potential for tapping tidal power
Maine researchers study the state's potential for tapping tidal power
Tidal Power
Thanks to a $951,500 federal appropriation, University of Maine researchers will lead a collaborative effort to advance efforts to develop Maine's tidal power resource.
Thanks to a $951,500 federal appropriation, University of Maine researchers will lead a collaborative effort to advance efforts to develop Maine's tidal power resource.
UMaine Researchers Studying State’s Winter Snow and Ice Removal Policies
In an effort to determine the effectiveness of winter road maintenance throughout the state, the Maine Department of Transportation has requested that UMaine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center review of the current winter road maintenance measures. UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Per Garder is assisting in the project.
In an effort to determine the effectiveness of winter road maintenance throughout the state, the Maine Department of Transportation has requested that UMaine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center review of the current winter road maintenance measures. UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Per Garder is assisting in the project.
Cancer Detection
A recent discovery by a University of Maine engineering professor and his collaborators is expected to make it easier for doctors to detect cancer.
A recent discovery by a University of Maine engineering professor and his collaborators is expected to make it easier for doctors to detect cancer.
