Features:

• Engineering Operation Robot UMaine research in biomedical engineering poised to help revolutionize surgical procedures
• Arts and Humanities [New] Media Savvy eMerging of technology and critical thinking creates a rich learning experience

• Sciences The Big Switcheroo Sea slugs living as both animals and plants could provide clues to innate immunity
• Business and Public Policy A Wild Ride Student investors learn important lessons on the Wall Street roller coaster

• Arts and Humanities Carved in Stone UMaine and tribal experts collaborate to save Maine's rare petroglyphs on Machias Bay

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Departments:

• President's Message This issue of UMaine Today shines a bright light on one of the most important aspects of the University of Maine student experience.
• Student Focus Dirigo flyers, @ Apple, The Art of Research

• Extension Connection For children and teens of deployed military personnel in this state, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has four words: You are not alone.
• Extra Curricular Deep in the misty mountains of Vietnam, there are stories to be told.

• Insights With the help of a new microscope system, scientists at the University of Maine are taking a close look at a protein from influenza virus.
• Discovering What's Next The study of climate change has fueled the need for more detailed scientific data.

• University of Maine Foundation Every spring, University of Maine students, faculty, staff and alumni come together as a community to observe Maine Day.