Although there are usually many ways to code MATLAB to calculate what you want, the way you set up the code can have a big impact on how long it takes to run. This becomes especially important with larger data sets. In this workshop, we will use a provided example data set to demonstrate a […]
The abstract of your research paper is very important. Its purpose is not only to concisely summarize your work, but also to grab the reader's attention and convince them that your research is valuable and relevant. An unclear abstract can set the stage for confusion, whereas a polished abstract prepares the reader by telling them […]
The disputed 277 square miles of sea known as the Gray Zone were traditionally fished by US lobstermen. But as the Gulf of Maine has warmed lobsters have migrated north and Canadians have begun to assert their sovereignty in the area, contesting American claims to the bounty and foreshadowing potential conflicts exacerbated by climate change. […]
Are you doing research for projects or papers, or writing or revising a literature review? Join Fogler Library the week of March 29 - April 2 for The Literature Review Challenge for Undergrads! Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to help with all elements of conducting a […]
From the United Nations University, a series of short films on indigenous land use, climate change adaptation, and local knowledge. Film showing includes a discussion on knowledge co-production and collaborative research led by Bridie McGreavy, Associate Professor of Environmental Communication, John Daigle, Professor of Forest Recreation Management, and Tony Sutton, PhD in Ecology and Environmental […]
Mirrors, Windows & Sliding Doors is a free, online discussion about diversity in children’s literature. Panelists will discuss the importance of children seeing themselves reflected in the books they read (mirrors), seeing people not like themselves in the books they read (windows), and how reading creates “a sliding glass door” into another world. Panelists will […]
Engineers and urban planners work on how New York, with 520 miles of shoreline and no coastal protection, might defend itself against rising seas and storms. Film showing includes a discussion led by Amanda Bertana, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Southern Connecticut State University and former Postdoctoral Fellow for Maine's Scholars Strategy Network. The film […]
Back by popular demand! The Research Impact Challenge is a professional development opportunity to help researchers better understand and manage their online scholarly presence, as well as consider ways to describe the impact and reach of their work. Each day for five days during Maine IMPACT Week, participants will receive an email with a suggested task designed to build and curate one’s scholarly profile, […]
Research data has value long after you publish an article. Where can you store it to comply with funder requirements? How can you share it with future collaborators, or store data securely? Use a data management plan and UMS Advanced Computing Group (ACG) resources to organize the collection, analysis, and preservation of your research data. […]
Join Fogler Library and the Office of Research Development for the Finding Funding Challenge. Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with tasks designed to build your grant-seeking skills. You will learn how to effectively and efficiently find funding opportunities tailored to your creative and scholarly interests, strategically read a request for proposals, […]
