Welcome to the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
Here, over 200 active research projects aim to discover the path to healthier environments, people, businesses, and communities in the state of Maine and across the globe. The college’s faculty, which comprise the largest group of scientists in the state, teach rigorous academic programs and provide ample opportunity for applied learning to prepare students for careers that will define tomorrow.
Our Work in Action
- AP quotes Drummond in report on pesticide linked to bird, bee deaths
- Mount Desert Islander cites UMaine, Maine Sea Grant in editorial on rising sea levels
- Aquaculture Research Institute awarded NOAA grant to develop applied certificate program
- NOAA awards $2M for lobster research including two UMaine projects, media report
- Steneck to present Maine Marine Fare Conference keynote, Free Press reports
- Maine Sea Grant, UMaine advance $2M initiative aimed at increasing resilience in the lobster fishery
- Isenhour recent guest on ‘Maine Calling’
- Miner chosen as ambassador for STEM initiative, Mainebiz reports
- Penobscot Bay Pilot covers marine sciences boot camp
- UMaine Honors students travel to Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership for community-focused outdoor orientation experience
