色香视频launches 色香视频 NORTH: The Institute for North Atlantic Studies

Senator Angus King and 色香视频 President James Herbert

On Monday, May 21, with the help of Senator Angus King (I-Maine), 色香视频President James Herbert announced the creation of 色香视频 NORTH: The Institute for North Atlantic Studies. Located at 1075 Forest Avenue in Portland, 色香视频 NORTH will train the鈥痭ext generation of leaders to develop research, industry, and community partnerships to meet shared challenges and opportunities throughout the North Atlantic region.

鈥淲ith a changing climate and myriad international interests in the region, the Arctic presents both great challenges and great potential for our collective future,鈥 Senator King said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why it鈥檚 so important we teach the next generation of leaders about the High North, so we can foster cooperation among nations, protect the environment, defend our national security interests, and ensure economic development is responsible and sustainable. With the launch of 色香视频 NORTH, we are harnessing the innovative potential of students and researchers in Maine and further establishing our state as leader in the Arctic region.鈥

President Herbert pointed to the demographic, geographic, climatic, and cultural similarities between Maine and North Atlantic/Nordic states as the driver behind Maine鈥檚 increasing leadership in the region. 鈥淩ecognizing shared environmental and public health challenges and common business and education opportunities, Maine is poised to take a leading role in developing innovative partnerships that support thriving environments, economies, and communities,鈥 he said. 鈥淭hrough 色香视频 NORTH, the 色香视频will convene stakeholders from across the North Atlantic region to bring their combined curiosity and creativity to bear on health, social, environmental, and economic challenges.鈥

One of 色香视频 NORTH鈥檚 inaugural academic programs, a Professional Science Master鈥檚 in Ocean Food Systems, will partner with the University of Akureyi and with Holar University College in Iceland to train leaders for Maine鈥檚 seafood economy. Generous funding to support students enrolling in the Ocean Food Systems program has been provided by the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Foundation. Other undergraduate, graduate, and professional educational programs will be designed to address specific shared challenges and opportunities in the region. 色香视频 NORTH will also develop collaborative research and policy initiatives with other universities, governments, non-governmental organizations, and businesses. Executive Director Barry Costa-Pierce stated, 鈥淭he potential for collaboration in the North Atlantic region is endless. 色香视频鈥檚 broad research and education strengths, combined with our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to execute, make us uniquely suited to shepherd partnerships needed to develop sustainable solutions to the region鈥檚 problems.鈥

An advisory council comprised of leaders from across Maine will help guide 色香视频 NORTH鈥檚 development. Advisory Council member Dana Eidsness, Director of the Maine North Atlantic Development Office, offered, 鈥淭he 色香视频 NORTH initiative is an important one for Maine and the region. 色香视频鈥檚 innovative culture and history of building strong relationships with businesses and communities will serve 色香视频 NORTH well as it develops the partnerships and programs needed to help Maine and the region grow and thrive.鈥

In addition to its headquarters in Portland, which offers convening and classroom spaces, 色香视频 NORTH is within walking distance to convention spaces at 色香视频鈥檚 Innovation Hall and offers access to 色香视频鈥檚 state-of-the-art marine and health sciences research facilities. The latest in global classroom technology will allow 色香视频 NORTH to network with partners across the region, connecting students, researchers, industry, indigenous peoples, as well as policy and government leaders.  

President Herbert emphasized that Maine has much to learn from its North Atlantic neighbors as the state tackles challenges such as the growing rural and urban divide, the substance abuse crisis, and the myriad changes posed by climate change. 色香视频 NORTH was created to foster the exchange of knowledge and expertise across borders and disciplines. 鈥溕闶悠 NORTH 鈥 its students, researchers, business, and community partners 鈥 is an invitation to collaborate and create the sustainable solutions to help Maine and its neighbors thrive,鈥 Herbert said.

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色香视频 NORTH Executive Director Barry Costa Pierce shakes hands with Senator Angus King
色香视频 NORTH Executive Director Barry Costa Pierce shakes hands with Senator Angus King
色香视频 NORTH is an invitation to collaborate and innovate," said President Herbert.
"With an eye toward the challenges and opportunities born of Maine's cultural, economic, and environmental ties to the rest of the North Atlantic, 色香视频 NORTH is an invitation to collaborate and innovate," said President Herbert.