Fogler Library and the Office of Research Development are sponsoring two "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" workshops during the 2020-2021 academic year. These workshops will be held online via Zoom. At this workshop, participants will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an agency's Request for Proposals learn Grant Writing Basics Upcoming workshop dates: […]
Explore the array of cloud-based data storage options available to the University of Maine System students, faculty, and staff. Discover how to utilize Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive to their fullest potential to bring out all your data's potential. Learn how to store, share & manage your data with ease on multiple devices and operating systems. This workshop will […]
Are you a book lover with a love of trivia? Come join Fogler Librarians in a test of your literary knowledge! Fogler will be hosting a fun-filled, book-themed trivia event, covering various book genres including fantasy, horror, classics, children's lit, and art. This event will occur over Zoom. Participants can join solo or with a […]
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 […]
