UMaine Student Symposium - UMSS

05/26/2026

Research, innovation, and collaboration all in one place. Join researchers and professionals from across the region at the 2nd Northern New England Microbiome Symposium on June 11–12 at the UMaine Buchanan Alumni House to explore how microbiome research is shaping our understanding of health, ecosystems, and interconnected systems.

https://sueishaqlab.org/2026/04/09/the-2nd-northern-new-england-microbiome-symposium-will-be-held-at-umaine-on-june-11/

05/22/2026

04/17/2026

It's finally here! UMSS26 kicks off with our opening ceremony at 9:00 am today; doors open at 8:00 am.

We can't wait to see you there!

04/02/2026

Thank you to New Balance for becoming a UMSS26 Platinum Sponsor!

We're so grateful for your support of our students!

03/31/2026

Thank you to Blick Art Materials for sponsoring the 2026 UMaine Student Symposium!

We appreciate your support of our students!

03/27/2026

Today's the last day to submit your creative activity and research abstracts for UMSS26! Open to ALL majors and disciplines!

***Submission Form closes at 11:59 PM tonight!***

Submit your project today to present your work to the greater UMaine community and beyond, on April 17th at the New Balance Field House. Celebrate your hard work and show it off to faculty, staff, students, legislators, community members, and local business leaders.

We can't wait to celebrate you and your accomplishments!

03/26/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your abstract for UMSS26!

Visit our website at umaine.edu/umss to enter your work into this highly anticipated event, and learn more about what to expect!

03/24/2026

We need your help! The symposium takes a lot of work behind the scenes and we can't do it without you.

Sign up today to volunteer and be part of one of UMaine's largest learner-centered events on campus!

Visit umaine.edu/umss for more information or to sign up.

03/24/2026

Thank you to Brookfield Renewable, North America, for becoming a UMSS26 sponsor!

03/23/2026

It's almost here! UMSS26 Abstract Submissions are due this Friday, March 27th. Get your abstract submitted by the deadline to present your work at UMSS!