The Maine Geographic Information Systems (MEGIS) is a state funded organization that provides technical support for GIS systems. MEGIS also provides consultation services on data and application development, and estimates for custom mapping services. MEGIS supplies documentation on GIS standards for the State of Maine as well as digital standards, and FGDC standards required for GIS documentation and submission.
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Matthew Blanchette, a Computer Science graduate student, and his professional mentor Professor David Briggs, are developing an online GIS portal to provide access to FGDC standard metadata and its associated spatial data for the State of Maine Library of Geographic Data (GeoLibrary) Board. The chief purpose of the project is to provide a publicly accessible centralized spatial data repository for the State of Maine. Spatial data is information that is associated with a geographic location, usually referencing coordinates such as latitude and longitude. This data can be managed, analyzed, and even displayed on a map using a geographic information system (GIS) such as the portal website developed for this project. This project builds off existing open-source GIS software such as GeoNetwork, GeoTools, MapServer, and OpenLayers.

The Maine Department of Enviromental Protection is a state funded agency that focuses on maintaining the integrity of Maine's ecological systems. MDEP provides support to "prevent, abate, and control pollution of the air, land, and water". The MDEP is supported by the Board of Enviromental Protection, a 10 member, government appointed group that make decisions regarding permit applocations and provide a means for public participation in department discussions. MEDP Homepage

The Research Computing Group worked in conjunction with MEDP to complete the ThinkBlue project. ThinkBlue focused on the impact of stormwater and water pollution and its effect on Maine's ecosystems. ThinkBlue was a means of gathering information and making the public aware of these problems, providing resources for the general public to know what they can do to change this trend and reduce the contaminated water in Maine's ecosystem. ThinkBlue Maine

IDEXX is a Maine based company that is a well established worldwide for its development and commercialization of innovative technology-based products and services for vetinary, food and water applications. IDEXX has more than 60 locations around the world, focusing on the growing market of pet health. While vetinary development is their main focus, IDEXX also provides diagnostic services for detection of microbiological contamination of drinking water. IDEXX Homepage

Fetchdog is a Maine based online enterprise that focuses on providing goods and services to dog lovers everywhere. Fetchdog provides products that are sturdy, practical, yet beautiful to look at, as well as naturally healthy food, treats, and health care products free of chemicals and byproducts. Starting in 2007, Fetchdog is new but growing quickly, striving to provide the most valuble information and goods for dogs on the internet. Fetchdog Homepage

Tilson Technologies is an independent technology management organization located in Portland, Maine. Tilson manages projects for companies that require assistance or expertise, and provide technical resources for customers who do not have requisite technologies. Tilson assists client companies by finding technical solutions to secondary problems, while allowing the client to continue focusing on their primary goals and obligations. Tilson prides itself on not being affiliated with any mainstream software or hardware companies, allowing for the solution to come before the technology. Tilson Tech Homepage

Quantrix is a Maine based organization that provides business modeling and analytics solutions and services to the worlds most successful companies. Quantrix boasts a clientelle list covering 50 countries, and provides empowerment to organizations to reach higher levels of business insight. Quantrix uses multiple products to help companies explore and expand on new horizons without any complicated rewriting or reconstruction of previous models by using easy-to-use interfaces and word based formulas. Quantrix provides customers with flexible and afforable modeling and analysis solutions. Quantrix Homepage

Kepware, located in Portland, Maine, is a leader in the world of communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and embedded device communications. Opening in 1995, Kepware has since focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Kepware's mission is to become the de facto standard for third party connectivity in automation and communication software. While Kepware stives for perfection in its feild, it prides itself on putting the customer above all else and understands that "reputation is earned through hard work, continual improvement, and honest business practices over many years". Kepware Homepage

Emergent Music is a technology company who's vision is to develop the world's most meaningful music community by linking like-minded music lovers and the music they play. The Internet provides an environment that offers a wider range and variety of music than ever before. Emergent Music began with Goobah, its first music program. Goombah uses music submitted by users to find new and old music that suites a users taste. Goombah as now evolved into Emergent Music's next major project, FlyFi.

In the summer of 2008, Charles Welty ran two sets of usability studies on the FlyFi (previously Goombah) music web site. Realistic computer generated paper prototypes were used. The interview room was set up to videotape the session and allow real time notes to be taken by an Emergent employee. Participants (aka subjects) were read a human subjects form emphasizing that the test was completely optional, completely anonymous and could be terminated at any time by the participant. The test itself took about 20 minutes for each participant. Participants were remunerated for their time. Most participants understood the idea of the interface through previous work and were helpful and forthcoming during their sessions. A total of twelve sessions were run. The results of the first test, as well as other design inputs, changed the interface for the second test. The results were informative and useful in improving the site. FlyFi

The Technology Association of Maine, (formally MESDA) is the statewide trade association for Maine's technology industries. TechMaine enhances the technology sectors through programs designed to increase awareness of the industry, develop community, industry perception and workforce development. Since 1992, TechMaine has been an advocate and a resource base for Maine's technology industry. As an advocate, TechMaine has succeeded in passing legislation to assist the industry. As a resource, TechMaine supplies information, educational programs and services for its members. TechMaine is dedicated to growing the industry by creating a constructive and stimulating environment. TechMaine Homepage

Maine Medical Center (MMC) is the major academic medical center in Northern New England with established academic ties to the University of Maine at Orono, University of Vermont Medical School, Dartmouth Medical School, the Jackson Laboratory, and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Although NIH funded research at MMC dates back to the early 1950s, what is now the Maine Medical Center Research Institute (MMCRI) has grown from a major re-evaluation of the research mission that took place in 1991. Since then there has been steady growth of our research enterprise. As the home of research at Maine Medical Center, the Research Institute strives to provide a growing, visionary, and nurturing environment for scientists. Core strengths are molecular biology and genetics, outcomes and health services research, and clinical research. Because MMCRI plays such an important role in the academic environment of MMC it is uniquely valued in the MMC community. MMCRI Homepage

Mitch Rasor Landscape Development (MRLD) is a landscape architecture and urban design office. MRLD works at different scales, playing with the rhythm of context, investigating the appropriate use of landscaping and site amenities, integrating ecosystems and infrastructure and establishing unique opportunities for civic engagement and individual expression. MRLD serves non-profit organizations, communities, commercial enterprises, governments, institutions, families and individuals regionally and internationally. MRLD works with these clients and other professionals sharing their appreciation of the collaborative process. This maintains the integrity of a project while addressing greater issues such as economic, environmental and community sustainability. MRLD Homepage

GREEN CODE is a current project in production by Glenn Wilson, RCG faculty, and Mitch Rasor, owner of MRLD. GREEN CODE is a web-based real-time tool analyzing and forecasting land development in terms of environmental and economic impacts. The metrics for streamlining development are based in “green urbanism”, which includes innovative infrastructures such as green roofs, high-performance buildings, multi-modal transportation, integrated stormwater systems, alternative energy and smart growth zoning.