Virtual Open House
Curious About Engineering? Let’s Talk.
Monday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m. EST
Join the University of Maine Pulp + Paper Foundation for a free, one-hour virtual open house for high school students, families and school counselors. Learn how our scholarship program works, see where engineering could take you and hear straight from UMPPF Scholars and alumni.
- When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 to 8 p.m. EST
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Open right up until we go live.
- Can’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.
What We’ll Cover
One hour, all the essentials and plenty of time for your questions.
- Meet UMPPF. Who we are and how we support engineering students at the University of Maine.
- Why pulp and paper? A look at the industry and the many kinds of engineers it needs, from chemical to electrical to mechanical.
- The UMPPF Scholars program. What the scholarship offers and who’s eligible.
- Application walk-through. A step-by-step look at the application, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Student and alumni panel. Honest answers about classes, co-ops, internships and careers from people who’ve been there.
- Live Q&A. Ask us anything. You can also send a question ahead of time when you register.
Who Should Attend
Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re just starting to explore or already have a list of questions. No prior connection to UMPPF needed.
- Students: High schoolers wondering whether engineering could be a fit.
- Parents and families: Get a clear picture of the opportunities and how to help your student explore them.
- School counselors: Learn about a resource to share with your students and get your own questions answered.
Meet Your Hosts
McKenna Goulette
Student Recruitment Specialist, University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation
Have a question before or after the event? McKenna would love to hear from you at mckenna.goulette@maine.edu.
Carrie Enos
President, University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation
Meet the Panel
Hear from UMPPF Scholars and alumni studying chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering. They’ve been where you are, and they’re ready for your questions.
Grace Gilboe
Chemical Engineering, Class of 2021 | Millinocket, Maine | George W. Stearns High School
Grace works as ISO Manager/Product Quality at Sappi and helps introduce new students to UMPPF as a member of our Recruiting Committee.
Jacob Levesque
Chemical Engineering, Class of 2026 | Orrington, Maine | John Bapst Memorial High School
Jacob is a process engineer at Packaging Corporation of America. As a student, Jacob served as TAPPI Student Chapter president and founded and led the student chapter of Omega Chi Epsilon, the chemical engineering honor society.
Georgi Borg
Electrical Engineering, Class of 2027 | Glenburn, Maine | John Bapst Memorial High School
Georgi’s internship experience includes project engineering at Packaging Corporation of America. Georgi also leads the TAPPI Student Chapter as president and serves as outreach and fundraising chair for Engineers for a Sustainable World.
Andrew Cormier
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027 | Winslow, Maine | Winslow High School
Andrew has interned in engineering at Huber Engineered Woods and in reliability at Pixelle Specialty Solutions. Andrew also serves as chapter president of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Peyton Cyr
Chemical Engineering, Class of 2027 | Madawaska, Maine | Madawaska Middle/High School
Peyton’s co-op experience includes process engineering at Packaging Corporation of America. Peyton also serves on the UMPPF Student Board and as secretary of Omega Chi Epsilon.
Keira Ryan
Chemical Engineering, Class of 2028 | Belchertown, Massachusetts | Belchertown High School
Keira brings co-op experience in process engineering at Packaging Corporation of America and serves as vice president of the TAPPI Student Chapter.
Lukas Pounder
Chemical Engineering, Class of 2030 | Addison, Maine | Narraguagus High School
Lukas, a former class president at Narraguagus High School, offers a first-year student’s perspective.
Save Your Spot
Registration is free and stays open right up until we go live.
Questions Before Nov. 9?
We’re happy to help. Email McKenna Goulette at mckenna.goulette@maine.edu and we’ll get back to you.
UMaine Pulp + Paper Foundation