Iceland Lightweight Everest Drill Test

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene and the student has been transported to a local hospital. The student’s family has been informed.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 or you may call the Dean of Students Office at 207-581-1406.

An investigation is underway and more details will be released when they become available. Our thoughts are with the student and their family.

Long Road has been cleared and is now accessible. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Sólheimajökull Glacier and Lake, Iceland.Photo Credit: Dan Dixon

March 3, 2020 Expeditions 2019

Expedition Dates: March 2019

Expedition Field Team Members: Daniel Dixon, Paul Mayewski, and Mariusz Potocki

Field Expedition Location: Iceland

Field testing of several lightweight shallow ice core drilling systems in order to develop the best option for the upcoming field expedition to Mt. Everest.