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SUMMARY:Classes dropped after this date will appear on transcript
DESCRIPTION:Click聽here to view the full 2025鈥�26 Academic Year Calendar.
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CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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SUMMARY:Inflation is still in trouble: Probing the early universe with numerical relativity
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Shterenberg\nPh.D Candidate\nDepartment of Physics\, Princeton University\, Princeton\, NJ\nAbstract: The standard picture of modern cosmology posits inflation as the dynamical\, classical process that smooths generic fluctuations in the early universe. To analyze the effectiveness of inflation in the regime of large\, non-perturbative fluctuations\, we perform numerical relativity simulations using a custom tetrad-based formulation of the Einstein-scalar field equations with a plateau-shaped potential. Based on gauge-invariant diagnostic variables\, we find that inflation can only smooth nearly-Friedmann-Robertson-Walker initial conditions beginning at the Planck energy scale. In these simulations\, we observe that the unbounded growth of fluctuations鈥攑articularly those in gravitational shear density and curvature鈥攊s a generic effect in these models that tends to dominate over the potential energy and prevent inflation from occurring. As a result\, the parameter space of initial conditions at the Planck density that inflation can smooth must be heavily restricted\, rendering inflation a rare phenomenon.
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LOCATION:140 Bennett Hall\, 18 Gym Road\, Orono\, ME
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
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SUMMARY:4-H Winter STEM Virtual Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:This February\, ignite a new appreciation for winter! Join our hands-on\, curiosity-driven virtual science series designed for youth ages 10 and up. Through guided inquiry\, investigation\, and observation\, we will explore all the wonders of the cold season. Get ready to transform your view of winter! \n\nCost:聽Free\nAges:聽9-18\nDates/Time:聽February 17\, 18\, 19\, 20 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.\nRegistration Deadline:聽February 3\, 2026\nCapacity:聽Limited to 15 youth\n\nFor more information and to register:聽Registration Form \nContact聽emily.booth@maine.edu for more information.
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CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:The Mindful Eye: Art & Wellness Series in Lord Hall Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Accompanying the 2026 Faculty Exhibition will be weekly programing called The Mindful Eye. Each Friday from 11-12:30 (February 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, March 6\, 13)\, the Gallery will offer slow looking exercises\, yoga\, meditation\, and pranayama (breathwork) using the artwork on display as a tool for mindfulness. These events are free and open to all. The Mindful Eye is generously supported by the Alton 鈥�38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activities Fund.
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LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Baumbach":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars.聽NASA鈥檚 21st century聽Artemis program\, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo\, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land聽the first woman on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, 海角社区 has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first 海角社区r on the Moon 鈥� learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \nWatch the trailer here! \n聽 \n\n聽 \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for U海角社区 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased聽online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:/calendar/event/forward-to-the-moon/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center
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SUMMARY:SAT Prep "Boot Camp"
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nOnline SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth\, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. \n鈥淚 am actually a fan of the new SAT\,鈥� says Dr. Smyth. She explained the test is shorter (2 hours 15 minutes total) and questions are individualized to each student. The digital approach allows the test to 鈥渞eact鈥� to the student鈥檚 prior answers and change the difficulty level. The reading passages are shorter and there is a combined section with both reading and grammar questions included. The test also has a visible built-in timer and a calculator and graphing program available for all the math questions. \nThe new test will require a whole new approach to studying and practicing. While there are free resources available on Khan Academy\, most students will need guidance in understanding how to approach the test. For instance\, students can attempt a math problem by using any of several techniques: graph the problem\, write out the algebra steps\, or try the answers to see which one fits. Knowing how to navigate between those options will give students more strategies and can increase their scores. \n鈥淲ith this new SAT format\, I am amazed how much teaching I can do to help students solidify knowledge they have been exposed to in high school\, 鈥� says Smyth. 鈥淪tudents have to be able to use what they have learned to solve problems. That is the name of the game in the SAT.鈥� \nDr. Mary Smyth鈥檚 SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. \nProgram Benefits\nUsing lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. \nWho Should Enroll\nCollege-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nDr. Mary Smyth \nEducation:\nA.B. Biochemistry\, Smith College M.D. University of Pennsylvania \nWork History:\nWatershed School Math Instructor\nMiddle School Math Team Coach\nGifted and Talented Math Instructor\, SAD 5\nTutor\, SAD 28 and CSD High School\nPrivate tutoring\, SAT and PSAT\, ACT\, IB Math\, AP Calculus\, GRE and GMAT prep\, and individual support for school classwork grades 2-12\nHealth and parenting newsletter editor\, writer\nPrivate practice 鈥� pediatrician \nDates and Times\nSAT Prep 鈥淏oot Camp鈥漒nFebruary 16 鈥� 20\, 2026\n5:30 p.m. 鈥� 7:30 p.m. ET\nRegister by January 26 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available\nModality\nThis dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom鈥攜ou鈥檒l need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes. \nProgram Fee\n$350 \nClass Capacity\n8 participants \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact聽um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
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CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:The Universe Through All Senses
DESCRIPTION:The Universe Through All the Senses \nWhen asked to talk about the universe\, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System\, charming comets\, hot stars\, and ethereal nebulae\, they鈥檒l take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. Into this mix\, they will throw in a bit of mysterious dark matter\, a few black holes\, a dash of dark energy\, and finish it off with a pinch of strange elementary particles. \nHowever\, for an ordinary Earthling\, such a list of fancy terms feels just like flipping through a cookbook\, without being able to taste the individual ingredients\, let alone the finished product. That鈥檚 why we decided to serve you the universe in a completely different way 鈥� You will experience it with all your senses! \nDiscover what it feels like to touch the universe\, what a comet or cosmic space smells like\, and even how the Saturn鈥檚 moon Enceladus or the planet Mars taste like. Listen to the explosion of a supernova\, the rumbling sounds of the Sun\, and more. See the glow of auroras and vibrant nebulae. This unconventional sensory-packed show is narrated by Jack Stephens. \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for U海角社区 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our聽calendar. \nTickets may be purchased聽online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:/calendar/event/the-universe-through-all-senses/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center
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SUMMARY:Men's Ice Hockey vs. Merrimack
DESCRIPTION:To view the schedule\, click here.
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LOCATION:Harold Alfond Sports Arena\, Orono\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Student Activities
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SUMMARY:Cirque Kalabant茅
DESCRIPTION:Cirque Kalabant茅鈥檚 Afrique en Cirque\, created by Yamoussa Bangoura\, is a vibrant celebration of daily life in Guinea. Bursting with color\, energy\, and artistry\, the show highlights the strength\, agility\, and joyful spirit of African culture. Acrobats perform gravity-defying feats and human pyramids\, all set to the dynamic sounds of live music\, including percussion and kora. The result is a dazzling fusion of movement and rhythm that fills the theater with excitement. \nTickets $33 鈥� $55 | K-12 $17 | All fees included
URL:/calendar/event/cirque-kalabante/
LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows
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