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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 8h

The first U.S. Maple Syrup Quality Testing Lab has opened at UVM's Proctor Maple Research Center! This lab will allow producers to submit up to four samples at no cost during the initial phase of the project. Learn more: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/maple-syrup-quality-testing-lab.
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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 5d

This week, we welcomed Dr. Marlene Tromp as our 28th president! As Vermont’s land-grant university, we’re entering a new chapter full of hope, guided by our Common Ground Values and vision. 🎥 A look back at this week's ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vO-MJDA9Ug

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 8d

It's official! Welcome to UVM Pres. Tromp! “I believe in the power of education to change the world. I believe in the power of our faculty, students, and staff to change the world."
https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/gracious-and-bountiful-hands-marlene-tromp-officially-installed-uvm-president

“In Gracious and Bountiful Hands”–Marlene Tromp is Officially Installed as UVM President | UVM News | The University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 8d

Today's the big day! We’re officially welcoming Dr. Marlene Tromp as UVM’s 28th President with a celebration of our legacy and future. Join us and watch the Presidential Installation Ceremony live at 1 p.m. ET: https://go.uvm.edu/installationceremony

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow, UVM turns a page in its history as we celebrate the Presidential Installation of Dr. Marlene Tromp as our 28th president. Join the celebration virtually at 1 p.m. (ET) 👉 https://vimeo.com/event/5383671

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 13d

In 5 days, we will celebrate Dr. Tromp as UVM’s 28th President. With an impressive background in academia and a passion for innovation, we know great things are in store for UVM. Join us as we honor our legacy and look toward the future. Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5383671

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 14d

The BioLabs Innovation Center at UVM is now open! This 7,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility is equipped with more than $1M in cutting-edge tech. We're ready to launch the next groundbreaking startups! https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/medcommunications/news/uvm-and-biolabs-open-new-innovation-center

UVM and BioLabs Open New Innovation Center | Office of Medical Communications | The University of Vermont

With a ribbon cutting, speeches, and tours of its extensive laboratory space, the formal opening of the BioLabs Innovation Center at UVM was celebrated on Tuesday, September 23.

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 15d

UVM is a Princeton Review Top 20 Best School for Financial Aid! We're committed to making education accessible, no matter your financial situation. From need-based aid or merit scholarships to the UVM Promise – we offer a range of assistance: https://www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/types-aid

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 16d

Congrats to Dr. Imelda Muller, M.D., UVM College of Medicine alum, on being named one of NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates. She’ll spend the next two years preparing for spaceflight. More: https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/uvm-medical-alum-named-nasa-astronaut-candidate

UVM Medical Alum Named NASA Astronaut Candidate | UVM News | The University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 29d

Ever wondered why some ideas go viral while others vanish? A UVM study introduces a mathematical model that explains the self-reinforcing nature of cascades, revealing how beliefs & trends spread online or fade away, and understanding misinformation.

Going Viral: How Ideas, Beliefs, and Innovations Spread in the Digital Age | Computer Science | The University of Vermont

It might start as a joke, a belief, or a rumor. At first, it's easy to dismiss. But then it gains a twist, builds momentum, and spreads like wildfire. What causes some ideas to die out while others take over the internet?

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The Larner College of Medicine @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢As seen on Larner web: “New Risk Calculator Can Better Predict Stroke to Direct the Best Prevention” in Journal of Thrombosis: go.uvm.edu/strokecalc thanks to researchers including Samuel Short, M.D.'23 and
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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Aug 12

Innovative solutions are helping Vermont’s farmers boost their income and protect the environment—from cleaner waterways to renewable energy with potato peels. Discover how @gundinstitute.bsky.social UVM researchers are shaping a greener future. Read ⬇️
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Research for Vermont: Multitasking Agriculture Research Benefits Nature, Vermonters | Gund Institute for Environment | The University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Aug 11

Welcome to our 124 new UVM medical students! It’s day one of a transformative journey. Learn more about our 202nd class. ⬇️ #UVMFutureDocs #UVMLarnerMed

Larner Welcomes 2029 Class of Medical Students | Office of Medical Communications | The University of Vermont

The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont welcomed its 202nd entering class of 124 new medical students from across the United States on Monday, August 11.

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Jun 16

Are you brave enough to take a bite? Mealworms are packed with nutrients, and UVM researcher Patrick Shafer is turning these high-protein sources into tasty treats to encourage the adoption of insects into our diets as a sustainable food source. More:
www.uvm.edu/cals/food-sy...

Mealworms on the Menu | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Apr 1

UVM has launched ‘CatGPT,’ our new AI assistant, bringing a touch of Vermont charm to research queries. Exclusive to the UVM community it’s our very own AI chatbot steeped in Vermont wisdom. Developers say a public beta may be available soon. Learn more: www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news....

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Mar 31

R1 Spotlight: UVM CEMS Prof. Amber Doiron is researching wound dressings that could revolutionize infection treatment. Doiron seeks to invent new shelf-stable materials to prevent or treat a particularly nasty kind of bacterial infection called a biofilm. Learn more: www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...

R1 SPOTLIGHT: Amber Doiron – Increasing the Pressure on Skin Infections | UVM News | The University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Mar 20

We’re excited to announce Dr. Marlene Tromp as our newly appointed 28th President! With her proven leadership, empathy, and passion for education, we're thrilled to welcome her to our community. Learn more about her appointment: www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...

Marlene Tromp Appointed Next President of the University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Mar 18

Did you know that whales are nature's ocean gardeners? New UVM-led research unveils that as they migrate thousands of miles their nutrient-rich pee fertilizes our seas. Read the research about how whales keep our oceans healthy. 🐳 ⬇️
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Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel | UVM News | The University of Vermont

Whales are not just big, they’re a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons of nutrients from deep water to the surface. Now new research shows that whales also move tons of nutri...

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thanks to a $1.5M investment from Casella, we’re launching the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM RSENR. Together with top scientists & experts, we're driving innovative and sustainable solutions for waste management – for people and planet! 🌍♻️

Casella Commits $1.5 Million to Launch UVM Center for Circular Economy | Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources | The University of Vermont

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Gund Institute for Environment @gundinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 11

Whales leave nutrient-rich cold water, swim thousands of miles to lower-latitude calving grounds-and pee out nutrients that feed these warm-water ecosystems.

These types of movements make animals the "circulatory system of the planet," says @uvmvermont.bsky.social prof. Joe Roman: go.uvm.edu/i50l6

Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel | UVM News | The University of Vermont

Whales are not just big, they’re a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons of nutrients from deep water to the surface. Now new research shows that whales also move tons of nutri...

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Feb 26

R1 Spotlight: A team of UVM scientists led by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from UVM Larner Medicine, has discovered a breakthrough mechanism in brain blood flow regulation that offers insights into treating stroke and dementia. Learn more about his research ⬇️
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R1 SPOTLIGHT: Mark Nelson - Understanding the Brain's Regulation of its Blood Flow | UVM News | The University of Vermont

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Kalev Freeman @uvmtraumalab.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Outstanding #UVM undergrads in the lab, making the difference!

This is the future of #science and #medicine.

#Vermont #research #STEM #SciComm #MedSky #EMedSky

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Feb 21

R1 Spotlight: “Why are painful memories impossible to forget?” asks UVM Assistant Professor of Chemistry Yangguang Ou. Ou and her students are exploring the molecular complexities behind memories to see if we can unlock healing. Read an interview about her lastest work ⬇️ www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...

Talking With Yangguang Ou | UVM News | The University of Vermont

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Gund Institute for Environment @gundinstitute.bsky.social · Feb 19

"...so often in conservation, we forget that the costs might happen to someone else, someplace else or at a later time," says @uvmvermont.bsky.social prof. Brendan Fisher.

Yet, say Fisher and @taylorhricketts.bsky.social, these hidden costs are critical to conservation decisions: go.uvm.edu/hblk3

Hidden consequences: UVM researchers investigate the wider impacts of conservation efforts | Gund Institute for Environment | The University of Vermont

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · Feb 19

UVM's archivists and student interns have been sorting through 3,000 boxes and 20TB of files from Senator Leahy’s decades-long career. The travel and campaign collections are the first wave of his vast collection to be available for public research. Explore his legacy ⬇️

UVM Libraries Announce the Availability of the First Part of Senator Leahy’s Papers | UVM Libraries News | The University of Vermont

The senator’s travel and campaign materials are the first wave of his vast collection to be available for public research.

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