Public Invited to Shaw Institute’s Community Update Event
Shaw Institute invites the public to a community update on its research and programs, Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Downtown Blue Hill location, 55 Main […]
Science, Sustainability, and a Donkey: My Unexpected Journey at SETAC Europe
When people think of academic conferences, they usually picture sterile convention centers, fluorescent lighting, and endless rows of PowerPoint slides. They don’t usually think of world-class public transit, incredible food, […]
New Shaw Co-Authored Journal Article Spotlights Ongoing Microplastic Pollution Crisis
The Shaw Institute is happy to report that we are part of a special issue of Environments, a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal published by MDPI. The issue focuses on microplastics […]
Summer of the Lion’s Mane
Why Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Filled Maine Beaches The number one question I got asked this summer from locals and tourists alike, was “why are there so many jellyfish on the […]
Is Your “Plastic-Free” Cleaner Really Biodegradable?
A Closer Look At Those Eco-Friendly Claims By Dr. Charlie Rolsky We all want to do our part for the planet, and choosing “eco-friendly” cleaning products seems like a no-brainer. […]
Meet Our Newest Team Member, Emon Das
Skills of Recent Masters Grad to Advance Our Research Capabilities The Shaw Institute is proud to welcome Emon Das as the newest member of our team! Fresh from successfully defending […]
Celebrating Rachel Carson On International Day of Women and Girls In Science
Today, February 11, is “Women and girls in Science Day”, so I thought it would be only fitting that we write a bit about one of the most influential women […]
1 in 50,000,000 Rarity is Coming to the Shaw Institute!
Split-Colored Lobster Will Be the Star Attraction of the All-New Touch Tank at the Shaw Institute Environmental Education Center in Blue Hill, Maine Here at the Shaw Institute Environmental Education […]
Making Waves in Water Quality: New IDEXX Instrument Is a Game Changer for Bacteria Detection
We Can Now Record E. Coli Test Results Within Two Hours, Instead of 24 We are excited to announce yet another enhancement to our laboratory capabilities, with the addition of […]
Appreciating the Beauty Around Us On World Habitat Day
Every Aspect of the Planet is Important to Some Organism Every year on the first Monday of October, the planet celebrates World Habitat Day. Today, the Shaw Institute would like […]