The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation supports aspiring engineers studying at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the paper industry.
Through financial assistance, networking opportunities, and expert guidance and support throughout their academic careers, each student graduates with a competitive advantage—and a job.
The pulp and paper industry is vital for the state of Maine, remaining one of the state’s biggest industries and employers.
The Pulp and Paper Foundation relies on the generosity of our donors to continue to support aspiring engineering students in becoming the next great leaders in the pulp and paper industry.
The paper industry is booming and looking for the next great leaders in engineering.
We’re here to make pursuing an engineering career in the paper industry more accessible for students by covering the cost of college tuition.
We are a unique partnership between industry, students, donors and the University of Maine.
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...
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