OpenFieldUMS · Bangor, Maine, United States
The University of Maine System (UMS) is the statewide public higher education partnership uniting six accredited universities across Maine: the flagship University of Maine in Orono, the University of Southern Maine in Portland, and regional universities in Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, and Presque Isle. UMS is renowned globally for the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), offshore floating wind turbines, and forestry bio-economy innovations.
Bangor · Six Public Universities, Offshore Wind & Advanced Nanocellulose Engineering. The University of Maine System (UMS) is the statewide public higher education partnership uniting six accredited universities across Maine: the flagship University of Maine in Orono, the University of Southern Maine in Portland, and regional universities in Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, and Presque Isle. UMS is renowned globally for the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), offshore floating wind turbines, and forestry bio-economy innovations.
Admissions processed through constituent UMS universities. High school diploma or GED equivalent; test-optional holistic review of academic coursework and personal essay. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international candidates across UMS campuses. Fall priority admission February 1, 2027; Regular rolling admission closes July 1, 2027.
World-leading doctoral research at the ASCC in 3D-printed bio-based homes, nanocellulose composite materials, mass timber engineering, and offshore floating wind foundations.
Immersive coastal marine biology program on the Damariscotta River estuary studying lobster population dynamics, ocean acidification, seaweed aquaculture, and kelp biofuels.
Rigorous engineering curriculum testing floating offshore wind turbines in the Alfond W² Ocean Engineering Laboratory's multi-directional wave-wind basin.
Endowed industry scholarship covering 100% of undergraduate tuition for engineering students committed to advancing sustainable paper, pulp, and bio-packaging technology.
NSA-aligned program at the Maine Cyber Range studying secure software engineering, network penetration defense, and critical port infrastructure cyber resilience.
SAF-accredited technical degree covering forest inventory cruising, timber harvest management, GIS woodland mapping, and heavy equipment operation in the North Maine Woods.
Chancellor of the University of Maine System
UMS System Administration
Dr. Dannel Malloy is Chancellor of the University of Maine System, directing statewide unified accreditation, public higher education financing, workforce devel...
View researcher profile ↗Executive Director of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center and Professor
Advanced Structures and Composites Center
Dr. Habib Dagher is a pioneer in offshore floating wind turbine technology (VolturnUS), large-scale 3D printed bio-home structures (BioHome3D), and composite mi...
View researcher profile ↗President of the University of Maine and Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation
Office of the President
Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy is a mathematics educator and former NSF director researching calculus curriculum learning progressions, STEM educational policy, and uni...
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