Maine Policy Scholars 2011

The 2011 scholars, affiliations, and topics are listed below. Click on the topic to access the policy memo. Note that the views expressed in the policy memos are those of the scholars based on their research and understanding of the issue. They do not reflect the views of the Maine Community Foundation or of the academic institutions represented by the scholars.

• Anders Beal, University of Maine, Access to World Languages in K-12 Schools & the Global Economy
• Geoff Cyr, University of Maine at Farmington, Charter School Policy
• Tyler Dufour, University of Maine at Fort Kent, University of Maine Methane Gas Project
• Mary Lynch, University of Maine at Augusta, Risk Management for Maine's Increased Exposure to Future Oil Shocks Through Industry-supported Private Sector Initiatives
• Ryan Martin, University of Maine at Machias, Achieving "Sustainability" at UMM
• Keren Morin, University of Maine at Presque Isle, How Classroom-Based Media Literacy Can Teach Critical Thinking Among Female Adolescents and Mitigate the Negative Effects of Media Messages
• Emily Paine, University of Southern Maine, Ensuring Safe School Environments for All of Maine's Students

April 11, 2011