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In
a Roundabout Way |
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For UMaine traffic
engineer Per Gårder, the key to transportation safety is the
geometric design of roadways. His internationally recognized
research is making inroads into efficient and effective highway
planning. |
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Complete
Composure |
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The music of composer
Beth Wiemann is unconventional, contemporary and classical, often
incorporating computer- generated sounds. Whether performed by
schoolchildren, Grammy Award-winning artists or international
orchestras, Wiemann's works are keeping audiences and critics
intrigued. |
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Going
Green |
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Artist Susan Groce has
made UMaine a world leader in the development of safer,
environmentally friendly non-toxic printmaking. |
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A
Sea Change |
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On the desert coast of Peru, archaeologist Dan Sandweiss made a
discovery that revolutionized the study of El Niņo and its effects
on civilization. What he found in the ancient clamshells has led to
greater understanding of climate and culture. |
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Taking
Stock |
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The collapse of Enron
served as a wake-up call for many investors and corporations. As a
result, a renewed respect for traditional principles of investing
may be on the horizon, says UMaine Professor of Finance Bob Strong. |
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Planting
Ideas |
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If you're looking for a
Blushing Princess, Dark Star or Red Petticoats, look no further than
Cooperative Extension's Demonstration Garden, where the newest stars
in flowers and foliage are planted. |
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Shifting
Shorelines |
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Geologist Joe Kelley has
been called "Maine's coastal conscience." For 20 years, he has
guarded the well-being of the state's shoreline, championing the
policies needed to protect it for future generations. |
