Transformative Academic Experiences
Our dedicated team is committed to your growth, providing opportunities that challenge, inspire, and equip you with the skills needed for your future. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom, ensuring you graduate ready to excel in your career and in life.
At Unity at Pineland, education is more than just learning – it’s an immersive, engaging journey designed to challenge and inspire you. With dedicated team by your side, you’ll explore new ideas, expand your perspective, and push the boundaries of your potential. Here, every opportunity is designed to empower you, ensuring you have the support and guidance needed to thrive.
Real-World Experience Through Internships
Internships bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, giving you the opportunity to build career-ready skills while still a student. At Unity at Pineland, we’re committed to helping you find internships that align with your goals. Your career coach is here to guide you—helping you explore options, refine your search, master interviews, and maximize your experience. With the right support, your internship can be a stepping stone to future success.
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Alaska |
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Arkansas |
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Connecticut |
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Florida |
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Georgia |
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Massachusetts |
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Maryland |
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Maine |
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Michigan |
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Ohio |
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Pennsylvania |
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Tennessee |
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Vermont |
Hands-On Learning Through Research & Field Experience
Education extends beyond the classroom through immersive research and field experiences that prepare you for real-world success. Whether you’re conducting hands-on research, engaging in fieldwork, or collaborating with faculty on innovative projects, you’ll gain valuable skills that enhance your academic and professional growth.
Our commitment to experiential learning ensures you have the support, resources, and opportunities to explore, discover, and apply your knowledge in meaningful ways.
Student Research & Field Experience – Locations and Experiences
| Experience | What You’ll Learn |
| Maine Audubon at PF birdwatching | Species identification |
| Ice-fishing, Bowdoinham | Species identification, climate change & recreation |
| Fish Hatchery visit, New Gloucester | Species reproduction & conservation management |
| Crystal Lake Wildlife | Species identification & tracking |
| Fish observation (videos) | Species observation & enclosure assessments |
| Written reflection assignment | Required assessment of 1990 designation of spotted owl as an endangered species; involved ecological considerations as well as human perspectives. This assignment set the stage for future assignments on different environmental controversies. |
| Pineland Farm veterinary visit | Animal care, sanitation, and training observations; also a discussion of mental health of animal care professionals |
| Sustainable seafood samples | Classroom sampling of Maine-based sustainable seafood options |
| Portland Children’s Museum aquarium visit | Biodiversity in Maine; aquaria techniques and systems |
| Royal River Conservancy & State Park visits | Three visits to local RRCT areas & Range Pond State Park for research in support of the course’s final project on wetlands conservation. |
| NOAA visit, Gray, ME | Observation of National Weather Service operations; reflections included in later assignments |
| Spear Farm RRCT visit, Yarmouth, ME | Estuary visit; habitat & species observations |
