John Gale Receives National Award for Outstanding Research
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) announced the association’s 2024 Rural Health Award recipients. NRHA’s Rural Health Awards are given each year to individuals … Read More
New cross-university consortium dedicated to aging policy
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The new Consortium for Aging Policy Research and Analysis (CAPRA) will provide a “go-to” entity for accessing cross-campus expertise to those looking for independent policy research, analysis, guidance, or technical assistance on issues relating to aging or older people.
Maine Statistical Analysis Center wins two publication awards
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The Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) won two publication awards given by Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) in December. These awards represent half … Read More
Catherine Cutler Institute and Northeastern University Assess Arrest and Traffic Stop Patterns in Portland and South Portland
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In a just-released report, co-authored by the University of Southern Maine’s Catherine Cutler Institute and Northeastern University’s Institute on Race and Justice in the … Read More
Save the Date for the Annual Research and Scholarship Symposium
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The Annual University of Southern Maine Research & Scholarship Symposium will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Key accreditation gives boost to USM Work for Maine innovators
USM’s Institutional Review Boards join MaineHealth as the only institutions in Maine to be accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs.
Research Release: Effectiveness and Harms of Contraceptive Care
Assistant Professor Kate Ahrens from the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, and Research Associate Amanda Burgess collaborated with researchers from the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University to examine evidence on the effectiveness and harms of contraceptive counseling interventions.
Maine Statistical Analysis Center Releases Report on Hate and Bias-Motivated Crimes in Maine
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The Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) worked with several criminal justice stakeholders across the state to determine arrest rates and outcomes for hate and bias crimes in Maine that were reported by law enforcement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Report (UCR) program from 2008 to 2017.
New England Sustainable Craft Beverage Program Launches with Five Maine Brewers
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Allagash Brewing Company, Austin Street Brewery, Island Dog Brewing, Maine Beer Company, and Nonesuch River Brewing have completed the New England Sustainable Craft Beverage Program workbook. The breweries successfully fulfilled the requirements demonstrating commitment and leadership in sustainable practices to reduce the businesses’ overall environmental impact.
Report Release: Economic Security of Older Women in Maine
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Researchers from the Catherine Cutler Institute released a report, Economic Security of Older Women in Maine, and presented it to members of the Maine Legislature and the press on February 28, 2022.