The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided $85,000 toward a state-of-the-art ocean observing system at Southern Maine Community College to help coastal managers evaluate the threat of coastal acidification from excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The system, which was deployed in April at the SMCC pier, uses high-tech sensors to provide precise measurements of… More »
Academic Calendar Monday, Aug. 31 Classes begin Add/drop period begins Tuesday, Sept. 1 Fall payment plan due Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day, No classes Tuesday, Sept. 8 Last day to add/drop classes for 100 percent refund. 12:30-1 p.m., WISH workshop-Time management and avoiding procrastination, South Portland Learning Commons 5 p.m., SMCC Foundation scholarship applications due… More »
Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of students who will find — among other things — an updated and improved Campus Center in South Portland and a new Learning Commons on the Midcoast Campus. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses were bustling August 29 with the arrival… More »
Alumni Profile David Spenlinhauer, following his heart It took a real estate market crash for David Spenlinhauer to go after his dream. He’s now completing his bachelor’s degree at one of the nation’s top filmmaking schools and is on the brink of a new career. David formerly worked as a project manager for a construction… More »
Alumni Profile David Spenlinhauer, following his heart It took a real estate market crash for David Spenlinhauer to go after his dream. He’s now completing his bachelor’s degree at one of the nation’s top filmmaking schools and is on the brink of a new career. David formerly worked as a project manager for a construction… More »
Six SMCC science students conducted laboratory research on zebrafish during a weeklong genetics course at Bates College in early August. Students used a cutting-edge confocal microscope to examine cells in the ears of zebrafish after the fish were exposed to chemicals that cause oxidative stress. The research observations will be used to suggest future research… More »
Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of students who will find — among other things — an updated and improved Campus Center in South Portland and a new Learning Commons on the Midcoast Campus. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses were bustling August 29 with the arrival… More »
Four Southern Maine Community College biotechnology students participated in this month’s MDI Biological Laboratory student symposium, which brings student researchers together to present their scientific research through interactive presentations and posters. The SMCC students conducted research during summer fellowships at the MDI Biological Laboratory, the University of New England, Bowdoin College and the Maine Medical… More »
Academic Calendar: Monday, Aug. 10 8 a.m.-5 p.m., tutoring, Learning Commons 10-11 a.m., Anatomy & Physiology recitation, Hildreth Hall, room 108 Tuesday, Aug. 11 8 a.m.-5 p.m., tutoring, Learning Commons Wednesday, Aug. 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m., tutoring, Learning Commons Thursday, Aug. 13 8 a.m.-5 p.m., tutoring, Learning Commons Friday, Aug. 14 Summer classes end 8… More »
Faculty Profile Corey Norman, infectious enthusiasm Besides teaching video production classes, Corey Norman hires current and former students to work on the films he makes for his production company, Bonfire Films. Corey, who earned a video tech degree from SMCC in 2001, is chairman of the Communications & New Media program. He’s well-known for his… More »