UMaine Research

Where are ticks, and tick-borne diseases, most common in Maine? New research from UMaine Extension’s Tick Lab challenges long-held assumptions. Southern Maine has long appeared to be the hotspot, but a closer look at rates per capita reveals a different story. Thanks to 22,000 tick specimen submissions from the public, UMaine researchers have a clearer picture of tick-borne disease in Maine. The findings, recently published in the Journal of Maine Medical Center, reveal the epicenter of activity and prevalence of tick-borne diseases is clustered in the Midcoast. Explore the findings and how public-submitted samples helped drive the science on UMaine News: https://lnkd.in/d8jeKcHZ #UMaine #Maine

💥 NOW HIRING!! 💥 CORE Genetics Facilities Manager Summary of Position: Provide hands-on scientific expertise and technical leadership to the CORE eDNA and DNA Sequencing Labs. This includes filling client requests for services, providing oversight and mentorship of Lab technical personnel, and working to expand knowledge and lab service offerings. Further includes being responsible for managing daily lab workload and field operations of the facilities, communicating lab improvements necessary to meet user needs to the CORE Director, and working with the CORE Director to cultivate an active client base. Full Job Description and to Apply Visit: https://lnkd.in/eeDBA3J6 CONTACT: Megan Tardif Director of CORE, University of Maine [email protected]

Calling all anglers! Help reel in data for UMaine striped bass research 🎣👇 At the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center, student researchers have launched a new project this summer to investigate the feeding habits of striped bass along the coast of Maine. The project is led by Abby Remick, a first-year graduate student in the lab of Michelle Staudinger, associate professor of marine sciences. Student researchers will collect striped bass samples and analyze them for their diet and nutrient content. Using this data, the team will assess the impact of bass feeding habits on a variety of coastal fishes and invertebrates, information which can support balanced management decisions that protect both predator and prey populations. To support their work, Remick and her colleagues are asking anglers throughout Maine’s coast to donate instead of discarding what remains of their striped bass catch after filleting. The donated samples from fish within the legal slot will be used for scientific analysis, both reducing waste and supporting research. The student researchers are also seeking licensed boat operators who are willing to bring them aboard to conduct additional sampling of striped bass catch. Contact Remick at 401.651.1034 or [email protected] to participate. More information about the research project and what students need is available online: https://lnkd.in/eChhJ7ny #UMaine #Maine #UMaineResearch #MarineScience

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In response to Maine’s escalating youth mental health crisis, the University of Maine has been awarded a grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation, a private foundation based in Portland with a goal of ensuring that all Maine children are resilient and ready to succeed, to support an innovative project aimed at expanding the state’s behavioral health workforce. The project, titled Expanding the Maine Youth Behavioral Health Workforce: Integrating Evidence-Based Practice into Graduate Training, is a collaborative effort between Dr. Jennifer Blossom (PhD, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Lab, University of Maine Department of Psychology), Dr. Elizabeth Armstrong (PhD, MSW, University of Maine School of Social Work), and Liam Shaw (MBA, LCSW, Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center at MaineGeneral Health). The initiative will train graduate students and clinicians in MATCH (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children), a flexible, scientifically-supported mental health intervention for youth ages 6–17. MATCH is proven effective in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and behavioral issues, and its structured, caregiver-inclusive approach has been shown to improve outcomes and reduce provider burnout. “Using a flexible and scientifically-supported program like MATCH is key to addressing our state’s youth mental health crisis,” said Blossom. “By using MATCH, youth and families can get connected to care that actually works – meaning they will see improvements much faster and as a result spend less time in treatment and more time doing the things they want to do. Consequently, mental health providers will be able to provide care to more youth and families.” Continue reading on UMaine News: https://lnkd.in/eXsYN8-Y

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The early-career learning process for teachers can be haphazard even under the best circumstances. The challenge is magnified in smaller, rural school districts, where new teachers might be the only staff member at their grade level or in their subject area. Our Rural Thrive Foundations program aims to support early-career teachers as they enter the profession by connecting novice teachers and experienced educators across districts, and by facilitating communities of practice and retreats where targeted learning and reflection can take place. Did we mention that is is PAID and mostly virtual? Learn more and join the program at our website: https://lnkd.in/eDBpBUch