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At UMF, STEM students connect classroom learning with hands-on experience. Programs focus on problem-solving, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates to succeed in a rapidly evolving scientific and technological world.

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UMF STEM majors and certificates prepare students for diverse careers in data, technology, healthcare, environmental science, finance, and emerging industries through applied, real-world skills

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Develop in-demand skills for today’s workforce.

At UMF, you don’t just study STEM—you explore, experiment, and solve real-world problems. Through hands-on labs, research, and applied coursework, you’ll gain practical skills that prepare you for careers and graduate study. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom.

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Empowering Future Leaders in STEM Programs at UMF

At UMF, you don’t just study STEM—you actively explore, experiment, and solve real-world problems. Through hands-on labs, research opportunities, and dynamic coursework, you’ll gain practical skills that prepare you for careers and graduate study. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom.

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Shana Youngdahl
UMF spotlights Shana Youngdahl, fiction writer and poet, as final spring Visiting Writer, April 16
April 02, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 2, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce Shana Youngdahl as the final reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Youngdahl will read from her work at 7:30 p.m.,…
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UMF presents student capstone exhibit “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition,” April 9-May 9
March 31, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 31, 2026)—Senior University of Maine at Farmington Art & Design students are presenting “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition.” The exhibit is featured in the Emery Community Arts Center Gallery from April 9-May 9, 2026. An…
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UMF welcomes Thomas Gillman, New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism and Libra Scholar, to campus in April for multiple public events
March 30, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 30, 2026)— The University of Maine at Farmington in partnership with the UMF Office of Global Education is excited to announce that Dr. Thomas Gillman, a New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism, will be collaborating with the University…
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UMF welcomes Blue Crew High School Robotics Team to campus for the 2026 season
March 04, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 4, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce that the Blue Crew Robotics Team, originally based at Mt. Blue High School, is currently housed downstairs in UMF Ricker Addition in the former Sweatt Winter building…
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Symposium 2026
April 15, 2026 • 12:00 AM
Each year, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Symposium showcases the academic excellence, research, creative work, and experiential learning of our students. Students present both individual and course-based projects representing diverse academic disciplines. Through lectures, demonstrations, performances, and interactive…
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