Campus Life Archives - U Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation

UMaine Highlight: School of Engineering Technology

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...

What the Foundation Built

Campus Life, General News, Industry, News

Building a Strong Foundation The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation (UMPPF) is widely recognized for its long-running scholarship program. For decades, it has supported undergraduate students in engineering and technical programs. Those scholarship dollars...

Nature’s Super Polymer: Nanocellulose

Campus Life, Industry, PDC Series

Nanocellulose, or cellulose nanomaterials, is a term used to describe the various forms of nature’s super polymer – cellulose – at the nanometer level. That’s 10-9 meters, or 1/100,000 the diameter of a human hair! This renewable and natural material offers virtually...

Graphic Packaging International Leadership Supports UMPPF

Campus Life, Events, General News, Industry

Mike Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging International (GPI), recently made a generous donation to the UMPPF, followed by a visit to campus with his leadership team to meet with UMPPF students, faculty, and to learn about the research in pulp and paper being...

5 Things to Know Before Studying Engineering

Campus Life

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

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...