UMaine Sustainable Materials and Technology

The University of Maine School of Forest Recourse Sustainable Materials and Technology, or SMT program, exists as a response to societal demand to move away from fossil fuels. Renewable and sustainable resources are increasingly being used to create products ranging from construction and paper to packaging, composites, electronics, textiles, plastics, and bioenergy. The SMT degree program provides foundational knowledge on how wood and other plant-based materials can be sustainably produced and converted into these products. Students will learn the fundamentals of plant growth and science, principles for sustainably converting renewable resources into a range of products, and business and supply chain concepts.