Learn more about our 2023-24 UMS Micro-Credential Mini-Grant Recipients
Congratulations to our 2023-24 UMS Micro-Credential Mini-Grant Recipients! We are pleased to announce funding of UMS micro-credential development mini-grants in diverse topic areas:
Accessible Digital Content
Jessica Ludders, Learning Experience Designer and Adjunct English Faculty- Academic Services Unit, University of Maine at Augusta
Collaborative Development Team from: Center for Technology Enhanced Learning, University of Southern Maine; Maine Community Inclusion through Technology (CITE).
Cybersecurity Consultant
Lori Sussman, Assistant Professor of Technology and Cybersecurity and Director, USM Cybersecurity Awareness, Research, and Education Support (CARES) Center- University of Southern Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: Department of Computer Science, University of Southern Maine.
Hospitality in Healthcare
Emily Zider, Program Manager- Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Institute, University of Maine System
Collaborative Development Team from: College of Professional Programs, University of Maine at Presque Isle; Tourism and Hospitality Program, University of Southern Maine.
Life Cycle Assessment
Amanda Collamore, Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center Education and Outreach Manager and Program Director, Maine Summer Transportation Institute- Advanced Structures and Compositites Center, University of Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maine; Federal Highway Administration; Maine Department of Transportation; EarthShift Global, LLC.
Military Cultural Awareness
Lorrie Spaulding, Director, Military-Affiliated Student Hub- University of Southern Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: Career & Employment Hub, University of Southern Maine; Maine Bureau of Veterans Services; Maine Department of Labor.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Emma Perry, Electron Microscopy Laboratory Manager- Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE), University of Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: Department of Engineering, University of Southern Maine.
Sustainable Building Sciences
Ling Li, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems- School of Forest Resources, University of Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine; TimberHP by GO Lab; OPAL Architecture.