The 2021 Maine Impact Week will be held from April 12th through 16th, 2021 with over a dozen virtual events from across campus. “Maine Impact Week is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to gain awareness about the latest efforts by Maine’s research university in contributing to the social and economic advancement of…
WHEN: Friday April 16, 2021
TIME: 11:30 AM
WHERE: Online via Zoom
AFFINITY: Maine Impact Week
COST: Free
The 2021 Maine Impact Week will be held from April 12th through 16th, 2021 with over a dozen virtual events from across campus.
“Maine Impact Week is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to gain awareness about the latest efforts by Maine’s research university in contributing to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond.”
–Dr. Kody Varahramyan, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Keynote Event Details
On Friday, April 16, Dr. Nirav Shah, M.D., J.D, the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will be the keynote speaker at the UMaine Student Symposium 2021.
Shah began working as the Director of the Maine CDC in 2019. He provides expertise, information and guidance to ensure that Maine people can be healthy. Prior to his work in Maine, Shah was the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. He received his M.D. and J.D. at the University of Chicago.
This event will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Zoom.
Guests must register to attend prior to the event. To register, click here.
Click here for more information and a complete list of events for Maine Impact Week