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Beyond Toilet Paper: Surprising Items Made with Paper

Beyond Toilet Paper: Surprising Items Made with Paper

We know the United States uses a lot of toilet paper (second only to China) and that other paper products like paper towels, napkins and tissues are everyday essentials. But what about other popular products that “low-key” contain paper or paper by-products? Let’s...

Road Trip!

Road Trip!

To help University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation (UMPPF) students find the right co-op and/or full-time employer that fits their skills and personalities, UMPPF President Carrie Enos and Program Director Jennifer Ireland make it a point to visit and familiarize...

Where Are They Now: Dana Cook

Where Are They Now: Dana Cook

Earning an engineering degree is no easy feat. Excelling in your coursework—and consequently landing your first engineering job—takes perseverance, dedication, and a strong support system. That said, wouldn’t it be helpful if you could have an insightful chat with...

Get A Real Job: Computer Engineering

Get A Real Job: Computer Engineering

Do you think in ones and zeros? Have a knack for building computer systems, hardware, and software? If so, you have the makings to be a computer engineer! Computer engineers apply mathematics, computer science, and engineering principles to program, build, and manage...

Get A Real Job: Electrical Engineering

Get A Real Job: Electrical Engineering

Hearing the buzz around electrical engineering but not sure exactly what they do? You’ve come to the right place! Electrical engineers apply mathematics, physics, and engineering principles to design, develop, test, and manage the manufacture and maintenance of...

Paper Days — Back and Better Than Ever!

Paper Days — Back and Better Than Ever!

We had a fabulous time bringing students, donors, pulp and paper industry leaders, employers and UMaine faculty and Foundation staff together again for this annual event—live and in person this year. The event kicked off April 5 with our Annual Board Meeting and tours...

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