Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance - MMSA

06/23/2026

For afterschool educators, great teaching doesn't end when the school year does. ☀️

This afterschool project has been credited with having a "secret sauce" that brings folks together and inspires learning. STEM education specialist Emma Carey talks about how ACRES accomplishes just that!

06/11/2026

to last Wednesday at Telstar Middle School, where students, families, and educators came together to celebrate a year of learning and achievement! 💡

Students, teachers, and families gathered to celebrate the incredible work students have accomplished throughout the year, including science fair projects and hands-on STEM learning experiences.

Through MMSA's Rural Energy Futures project, students helped replace school lighting with energy-efficient LED bulbs and built solar-powered model cars while learning about different forms of energy.

Way to go, everyone! 👏

06/10/2026

From Presque Isle to California, MMSA staff spent the spring sharing our research, educator expertise, and innovative STEM learning approaches developed here in Maine.

Whether presenting at national conferences, connecting with educators through professional learning networks, or building community through local STEM Socials, our team helped bring Maine educators’ perspectives and MMSA’s work into conversations shaping STEM education across the country.

Read how MMSA staff carried Maine ideas beyond state borders this spring: Linked below 👇

06/09/2026

Grades 6-12 science teachers: Mark your calendars! OpenSciEd Foundations (6-12): Professional Learning for Science Teachers is coming this August 📣

OpenSciEd invites students to make sense of real-world phenomena through questioning, collaboration, and investigation. This summer, experience that process from the learner perspective alongside science educators from across Maine.

📅 August 12, 13 & 14 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT | Plus 4 monthly check-ins

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/2bpact7s

05/29/2026

From Maine to New Orleans ✨

MMSA’s Kate Mahan and Dr. Ruth Kermish took Maine’s work to the national stage at the 2026 NSF EPSCoR Annual Summit, a gathering of researchers, educators, and STEM leaders from EPSCoR states across the country.

Their poster showcased work from the Maine-Bridge Research Practice Partnership, focused on creating more STEM research opportunities for rural K–16 students across Maine. Researchers and educators from across the country stopped by, eager to learn how Maine is expanding access for rural students.

We're proud to see Maine's approach to rural STEM education resonating on a national stage!

Maine EPSCoR

05/28/2026

to an incredible day at the Maine Middle School Science & Engineering Fair. ✨🔬

From creative experiments to thoughtful solutions, students from across Maine brought curiosity, innovation, and big ideas to Bangor High School. It was amazing to see months of hard work come to life through so many inspiring projects.

Thank you to the educators, schools, judges, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make this event possible and supported Maine’s next generation of scientists and engineers.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Maine Technology Institute, Texas Instruments, Machias Savings Bank, Renys, and Maine Space Grant Consortium.

05/21/2026

We’re so excited to welcome educators from across Maine back to CS Summer of Fun this July!

This free week of professional learning brings educators together to explore practical ideas, build connections, and discover how computer science can fit into many different classrooms and subjects.

📅 July 20–24, 2026
📍 Colby College, Waterville
💰 Free for Maine educators

👉 Learn more: https://www.stemworkforceready.org/cs-summer-of-fun

05/20/2026

The gym is buzzing, poster boards are up, and Maine’s next generation of scientists and engineers are ready to shine! 🚀

Today, students from across the state are gathering at Bangor High School for the Maine Middle School Science & Engineering Fair, bringing big questions, bold ideas, and months of hard work with them. From environmental research to engineering prototypes, every project tells a story of curiosity in action. 🔬💡

05/19/2026

The Maine Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning Resource Directory is a dynamic and searchable tool that parents, educators, and community members can use to discover new environmental learning partners and collaborators in their area.

Watch the video below to learn more 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBSNqSkW8Xk

Maine Environmental Education Association

The Maine Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning Resource Directory is a dynamic and searchable tool that parents, educators, and community members can...

05/14/2026

Spend a week learning, experimenting, and connecting with educators from across Maine!

We’re so excited by the response to this year’s CS Summer of Fun and can’t wait to welcome educators to Colby College this July for a week of professional learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas.

📍 Colby College | Waterville, Maine
📅 July 20–24, 2026

✨ Free for Maine educators
💰 $100 per day stipend + room & board included

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.stemworkforceready.org/cs-summer-of-fun

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