Academics Archives - U Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation

What is Chemical Engineering, Really?

When it comes to understanding engineering disciplines, chemical engineering often finds itself shrouded in misconceptions. At UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation, we don’t shy away from addressing these misconceptions head on. Chemical engineers are in high demand and...

5 Signs You’re Destined to Be an Engineer

Academics, Industry

Are engineers born or are they made? Around here, we like to think the answer is both! While some students come to us having dreamed of this career since they were just hip high, others didn’t discover engineering until well into high school. Through years of working...

A Senior’s Look Back: Chemical Engineers

Academics, Alumni Questionnaire, Campus Life, Questionnaire, Student Life, Student Questionnaires

Wish you could hear from engineering students about their college experiences? You’re in luck! We recently talked to four graduating seniors to get the answers you’re looking for. They shared about college life, their experiences with the UMPPF, and their engineering...

A Senior’s Look Back: Mechanical Engineers

Academics, Questionnaire, Student Life, Student Questionnaires

Are you wondering whether UMaine engineering is for you? Or maybe you’re wondering whether the college experience has changed since you last attended, and you want to know what’s on the minds of graduating seniors. We think one of the best ways to get the answers you...

UMaine Highlight: School of Engineering Technology

Academics, Campus Life

Do you learn better by doing? Are hands-on labs and projects easier (and more fun) for you to understand rather than reading and memorizing theories? Do you like to take things apart to see how they work only to put them back together in a better way? If so, the...

Consider Engineering 2021: A Summary + Thank You

Academics, Campus Life, Events, Industry, Student Life

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...