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5 Things to Know Before Studying Engineering
Going to college is a rite of passage. It’s an indicator for newfound independence, discovering who you are, and going after your goals. It can also be an overwhelming period, too. But what if you had answers to some of the unknowns? Here are five things to know...
Consider Engineering 2021: A Summary + Thank You
The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation’s Consider Engineering program is a summer camp experience for rising high school juniors interested in the field of engineering. These students demonstrate high aptitude in math and science, possess strong leadership...
Alumni Questionnaire: Elaina Gilman
Q: How long you've been with your current position/company? A: I was a 2019 UMPPF ChemE graduate and just hit my two year anniversary with PCA in Filer City, MI. It’s great to have a little piece of Maine out here in Michigan; there are seven of us working here full...
How Do I Know Engineering is For Me?
Engineering has a reputation for being a difficult career choice. We disagree! At its most basic, engineering is applying science and mathematics principles in order to solve problems. We need engineers to improve systems, innovate new products and address the...
Dr. Hemant Pendse, PhD., Receives Alumni Award
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Pendse, Chair of the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department, who was honored with the Distinguished Maine Professor award by the Alumni Association. This award has rigorous criteria to meet and was presented to Dr. Pendse...
Best Practices to Build Your Resume
Your resume is the first impression to potential employers, reflects your past and present experiences and achievements, and has the power to impact your future. It may seem overwhelming to write, but don’t be stressed! We’ve helped hundreds of students with their...
Industry Professional Questionnaire: Heather DuBois
Q: Are you an alumna of the University of Maine? A: Yes, I am a proud alumna of the University of Maine! Q: What was your course of study? Were you a UMPPF scholarship recipient? A: Chemical Engineering. Yes, I was honored to be a UMPPF scholarship recipient. Q: How...
Discussing All Maine Women with Jenny Desmond
Three UMPPF scholarship recipients invited to join the prestigious UMaine organization. At University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation, we value community, connection, and commitment—to our students, campus, and the industry. But we’re certainly not the only campus...
Top Alumni A-ha Moments
There are a lot of myths, rumors and hearsay swirling out there about the pulp and paper industry. Oftentimes, once our scholarship recipients return from a co-op or a graduate enters the workforce, they come back to us shocked about how misperceptions they had about...
Opportunity at UMaine: Endowed Chair Professorship in Chemical Engineering
The University of Maine, the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, invites applications for the position of an Endowed Chair Professorship in Chemical Engineering. The Chair was established in 1989 by a bequest from J. Larcom Ober, B.S. 1913. The purpose...
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