Latest Past Events

Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT)

Carter Nature Preserve 99 Cross Road, Surry

Celebrate Maine Coastal Cleanup month with the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust. All community members are welcome to participate.  Bags and gloves will be provided. Please note that trails and shoreline areas have varied terrain. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for both the outdoor weather and the tasks involved. Rain date: Sunday, […]

Cabin Fever Series: Microplastics In Me

Herring Gut Coastal Science Center 59 Factory Rd, Port Clyde

Microplastics are plastics less than 5mm in size (just under 3/16"). They are found globally: in oceans and rivers, in the soil, in the food we eat, and in the air we breathe. Join us at Herring Gut to hear about microplastic research happening right here in Maine at The Shaw Institute! The Institute's Executive […]

Shaw to Present at ACS: Characterizing Human Exposure to Microplastics During Pregnancy

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans

Dr. Charlie Rolsky, Executive Director & Senior Research Scientist at the Shaw Institute, will be presenting at the prestigious ACS Spring 2024. The conference runs March 17 - 21, in New Orleans, and Dr. Rolsky's talk will take place Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM ET. TOPIC: Characterizing Human Exposure to […]