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Joined August 2015
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NEW MEMBER ALERT! We are excited to introduce, Nicholas Giudice as our new Maine @SSNScholars! Giudice is a Professor of Spatial Computing and serves as the founder and Chief research Scientist of the VEMI Lab at @UMaine scholars.org/scholar/nichola…
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The @USDOT Inclusive Design Challenge gives rewards for innovative proposals to make AVs more accessible for people with disabilities. PAVE interviewed the 10 semifinalists to hear about their visionary proposals. Watch the interviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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UMaine researchers developed an AR app to teach nursing students about heart failure. The app displays a floating, animated heart model through a smartphone camera and allows users to manipulate heart rate, blood pressure and more. bit.ly/3vyjMW1
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Nearly 26M Americans experience travel-limiting disabilities & would benefit from fully autonomous vehicles. @VEMI_Lab @AV_RGroup researchers Paul Fink & Nicholas Giudice call on the @USDOT to adopt accessibility standards for FAVs: dayoneproject.org/post/feder… #TechPolicyAccelerator
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Fogler Library opens at 10 a.m. today, May 6. Some areas of the building will be closed for cleaning and maintenance. Please speak with library staff if you need assistance navigating the building.
Does your refrigerator tell you when you’re out of juice? Does your driverless car parallel park? If not, they may soon. @VEMI_Lab directors Rick Corey, Nick Giudice & Caitlin Howell talk w/ @RLisnet about apps & #AI & getting the most out of technology. bit.ly/3xqrMuH
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Afshin Zarechian, the 20-year-old Manchester, NH man sought in connection with a social media threat this past weekend, has been found safe in Western Maine. UMaine PD again thanks the university community for its cooperation throughout the investigation.
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UMaine Alert: Local/state/federal law enforcement continue search for Afshin Zarechian, 20, in connection to social media threat. No indication in area. As always, community reminded to remain vigilant, aware of surroundings. Classes in session Monday. Next update expected Monday
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UMPD investigating social media threat. Asking public's help locating Afshin Zarechian, 20, male, of Manchester, NH, 5’9”, 150 lbs., brown hair/eyes, dark complexion, in green BMW, NH plate RICCH. If seen, call 207-581-4040.
Replying to @Forbes
@Forbes spoke with Nicholas Giudice, a @UMaine professor of spatial computing and co-founder of the VEMI Lab, about the autonomous vehicle app currently under development by the lab’s autonomous vehicle research group. forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/…
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VEMI Lab retweeted
How passengers with disabilities can drive the autonomous vehicle revolution trib.al/LDDHN6t
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Can't wait to co-host these two days of #XRHigherEd projects with @PennOnline next week! You can register to attend online now! devstudio.dartmouth.edu/word…
Join us for Maine Impact Week April 12-16, 2021. Events and activities daily! #UMaine #MaineImpactWeek umaine.edu/impactweek
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The Day One Project is proud to announce the incoming group of Technology Policy Accelerator Fellows, a group of 30 selected participants that will work to identify, develop, & publish a set of tech policy ideas that could be implemented by Congress or the Biden-Harris Admin.
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Despite sounding like futuristic technology exclusive to science fiction movies, #AI is used everyday in contemporary life. In this week’s episode of “The Maine Question,” @RLisnet speaks with @UMaine computer scientists about the complicated story of AI. bit.ly/3vdqPEF
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The Inclusive Design Challenge semifinalists and Complete Trip-ITS4US awardees have been announced. Learn about the teams and projects helping improve transportation access to persons with disabilities and mobility challenges. transportation.gov/briefing-…
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The @UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences extends its deepest gratitude to all those who support the efforts of our students, staff, and faculty.
Today, February 12, we would like to shine a spotlight on our wonderful donors. 🎉 With your support of the efforts of the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Maine, anything is possible! Thank you! #thankyoudonors #thankathon #umaine
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The @USDOT recently awarded $3 million to 10 semifinalists through the Inclusive Design Challenge. Learn more about the semifinalists helping make #AVs accessible for all travelers. transportation.gov/inclusive…
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The fall 2020 Dean's List is here! #UMaine recognized 4,124 students for achieving Dean's List honors: bit.ly/2YMk6T4
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