FARMINGTON — Fourteen UMF students were recently named Spring 2012 Michael D. Wilson Research Scholars by the University of Maine at Farmington Undergraduate Research Council. The program recognizes students for their original academic and creative research projects that help them connect classroom learning with real-world experience.

The scholars include Melaine Christensen of Brunswick and Nicole Phillips of Naples.

Christensen is a sophomore majoring in secondary education – earth and space science. Christensen is investigating teaching with assistive technology in middle schools. Her faculty sponsor is Loraine Spenciner, UMF professor of special education.

Phillips is a senior majoring in art. She is examining complex connections with nature through the use of refuse materials. Her faculty sponsor is Katrazyna Randall, UMF associate professor of art.