Program Highlight

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Seed grant winners of Portland Gateway’s CONVERGE º£½ÇÉçÇø program announced

Three interdisciplinary projects focused on meeting º£½ÇÉçÇø needs have been awarded competitive seed grants through Uº£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s Portland Gateway. Funded projects facilitate convergent research across the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø System. The CONVERGE º£½ÇÉçÇø program brings together UMS experts with an interest in transdisciplinary work, developing and strengthening partnerships with other institutions and organizations within the state, […]

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The Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Arctic initiative serves as a hub for researchers

The Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Arctic initiative is one of the most interdisciplinary projects at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø, with membership spanning 20 different departments and schools. The initiative is based on a program launched at the University of New Hampshire and funded through a planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The result was the New England Arctic Network […]

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Portland Gateway serves to improve access to internships

Internships are a win-win situation for students and employers alike. The experience helps students gain confidence, develop skills and emerge from their college experience better prepared to enter the workforce. In turn, employers benefit from access to a talent pool, increased awareness of prospective future employees and increased productivity. The Portland Gateway aims to create […]

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