Organized by Fogler Library, ScholComm 2018 is a one-day conference dedicated to key topics in scholarly communication. Join us for informative and engaging workshops on open access, alternative metrics, online researcher identities, and DigitalCommons@UMaine. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be included. The conference will take place in the University Club on the 2nd floor […]
The Grant Development Office and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout the academic year 2017-2018. At the workshop, you will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an agency's Request for Proposals learn Grant Writing Basics RSVP for a Grants 101 Workshop October 10, 2017, 10am-12pm Space is limited. Please RSVP to Jen Bonnet using this form. November […]
R is a widely used language and environment for managing, graphing, and analyzing data of all forms (e.g., spatial, quantitative, and qualitative). R continues to evolve and has a large – and growing – base of users. R is very useful for a range of purposes, and this workshop will provide an introduction and demonstration […]
Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It's difficult to locate and organize these materials and their citations, and to represent these references in the required format. Citation managers can be a big help on this side of the research process. This workshop is intended to provide […]
The Grant Development Office and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout the academic year 2017-2018. At the workshop, you will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an agency's Request for Proposals learn Grant Writing Basics RSVP for a Grants 101 Workshop October 10, 2017, 10am-12pm Space is limited. Please RSVP to Jen Bonnet using this form. November […]
Join the Spire editors for a conversation about the power of storytelling and how to galvanize environmental action through open-access publication. Editors will describe emerging areas for research, art, and creative writing and discuss the opportunities to get involved with Spire. Spire, The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability is a student-led interdisciplinary journal, housed […]
Due to popular demand, Fogler Library will host a second session of the Fake News Workshop originally held on March 26! Space is limited and registration is required. Please share the online registration with students, faculty, or staff who wish to attend. Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the […]
This workshop will provide an overview of what a patent is and how to use freely accessible patent databases to conduct research on both current and historical patents. The workshop is geared towards a general audience and will include handouts and an opportunity to practice searching a patent database. Please register online to reserve your […]
Research data has value long after you publish an article. Where can you store your data to comply with funder requirements? How can you share it with future collaborators, or store sensitive data securely? Cloud data storage, a vital component of research data management, will help you meet these needs. At this workshop, learn about […]
Presented by Fogler Library and Wheatland Geospatial Programs, "Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis of Spatial-Temporal Data in R " will explore recent advancements in hierarchical random effects models using Markov chain Monte Carlo methods with application and examples for statistical ecology. The focus is on linear and generalized linear modeling frameworks that accommodate spatial and temporal associations. […]
