General Update
The Future of the Shaw Institute Just Arrived
Exciting times are here at the Shaw Institute, as we have just taken delivery of a new piece of lab equipment that is a true game changer. In fact, it’s
February 27, 2024
News
Research
The Controversy Over PVA Detergent Pods. What It All Means.
What began as two graduate students exploring the usage and degradation of laundry and dish detergent pods, has now turned into an effort to ban these popular consumer products. How
February 15, 2024
General Update
2023 Year In Review
Our Executive Director Provides A Recap of 2023 and What We Hope to Build On In 2024 CLICK HERE TO DONATE It is with deep gratitude that I look back
December 31, 2023
Intern Showcase
Intern Showcase: Emma Abbott Gained a Mentor, Invaluable Experience, and Inspiration
Where Are They Now? A New Series to Profile Our Former Interns! For over 20 years, we have been proud to educate and inspire over 75 college students within our
December 21, 2023
Community Outreach
Girl Scouts of Maine Troop Dives Into Environmental Science
Shaw Institute Guides Troop 823 Through Research and Analysis of Plastic Pollution and Coastal Bacteria As part of an ongoing effort to expand our community outreach, we recently hosted a
December 10, 2023
Press Release
Marine Mammal Strandings: What to Do and Not Do
Join the Shaw Institute on Tuesday, August 8 for its fourth lecture of the 2023 season with Rosemary (“Rosie”) Seton, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator with the Allied Whale program at
August 5, 2023
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Charles Rolsky Named Executive Director at Shaw Institute
The Shaw Institute, a scientific research organization based in Maine, has named Senior Research Scientist Charles “Charlie” Rolsky, Ph.D., to lead the organization as executive director. Recruited by the Institute’s
July 25, 2023
Press Release
Shaw Institute Showcases Research on Alternatives to Plastics and Toxic Chemicals
Join the Shaw Institute on Wednesday, July 12, for its second lecture of the 2023 season to learn about promising solutions to today’s recycling challenges and exposure to dangerous chemicals
July 10, 2023
Press Release
Shaw Institute Kicks Off 2023 Environmental Speaker Series; opening event on June 28
The Shaw Institute launches its 2023 Speaker Series with an update from Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Charlie Rolsky. His talk, New Research & Powerful Collaborations: Solutions to Environmental Challenges, showcases
June 23, 2023
Press Release
Dr. Charlie Rolsky to Serve Within Maine’s PFAS Fund Advisory Committee
We are proud to officially announce that the Shaw Institute’s Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Charlie Rolsky, recently joined Maine’s PFAS Fund Advisory Committee, a group organized by Governor Janet Mills
June 21, 2023