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5 Signs You’re Destined to Be an Engineer

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...

Co-op Chronicles: Summer 2024

General News, Industry, Student Life, Uncategorized

Here at the University of Maine Pulp + Paper Foundation (UMPPF), we’re all about hands-on, real-world learning. It’s the very reason we require students to participate in co-ops and internships. Both offer unmatched opportunities to network, enhance skill-building,...

Embracing the Digital Era: Trends in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Industry

There are a few promises of the pulp and paper industry. For starters, you’ll never get bored. The industry is continually evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of manufacturers, consumers, and even the land. As budding professionals in the field, it’s important...

Celebrating Earth Day: Sustainable Practices in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Environmental Impact, Industry

As champions and advocates of the pulp and paper industry, we have a unique and deep appreciation for our planet and the resources it gifts to us. Naturally, Earth Day is a big deal. The pulp and paper industry intimately and innately understands the importance of...

5 Ways to Explore Careers in Engineering with UMPPF

Chemical Engineering, Industry

When choosing your degree and future career path, you want to be sure: sure that the subject matter excites you, sure that it will connect you with like-minded peers, and sure that there will be plenty of job opportunities after graduation. That’s why we put so much...

In The News: Sustainable Packing Solutions

Industry, News

You’ve heard us say it before, and you’re sure to hear it from us again: the pulp and paper industry is home to some of the greatest innovation and sustainability solutions. From the way we package consumer goods to the way we improve processes to minimize waste, this...