Student Spotlights

Heather McIlroy '14

"I also really love UNE’s math and education departments. In these two departments, there are an amazing number of incredibly knowledgeable professors. These professors are very nice and extremely accessible if you ever need help, which is always a good thing. " read more

Cassidy Peterson '13

"Getting involved in research is by far the most valuable experience of my undergraduate career. In addition to helping all my fellow lab-members with their respective projects, I have also had the opportunity to take on a project of my own as a part of my honors research. My project consists of ultrasound imaging and circulating blood hormone level analysis to non-lethally monitor the pregnancy of the spiny dogfish shark (Squalus acanthias)." read more

Alexandria Kidson '12

"UNE has turned out to be the perfect place to develop my skills in these academic fields, as, not only are the teachers are superb, but the location, campus size, and fantastic students have served to make my experience at UNE absolutely perfect." read more

Caryn Howard '11

"I love the small class sizes here at UNE; you don't get lost in the shuffle. The professors here really care about their students, and they are always willing to help if you don't understand something." read more

Amy Luginbuhl '11

"Doing research allows me to take what I’m learning in the classroom and apply it to what I’m doing in the lab. It reinforces all of the concepts that I learn that I might otherwise not remember." read more

Angelena Pepe '11

"Since my first semester here, I have been out in classrooms working with children. It is great, first-hand observation and experience in the field of education. I learn so many things both directly and indirectly because I am right there seeing it or doing it." read more

Paris Mansmann '09

"Being a math major at UNE is a very good choice because the program is growing and with few students majoring in math, I am able to have a closer relationship with my teachers." read more

Nicholas Tito '08

"The department provides a vast array of research opportunities. Each professor is always working on one or more research projects throughout the year, and all of these projects have openings for student participation." read more

Crystal Meunier '08

"Because of the education component in my degree I had various opportunities to experience hands-on-learning in local schools starting as far back as my freshman year. The education program at UNE encourages, and in some cases requires, classroom visits as early as your first semester." read more

Ashley Millett '08

"I like the fact that this is a small school - you get plenty of personal attention." read more