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Maine Science Festival MAINE SCIENCE FESTIVAL: LIKE AN ARTS OR MUSIC FESTIVAL - BUT SCIENCE! Join us at the MSF and listen to the Maine Science Podcast.

The Maine Science Festival (MSF) showcases the science (and technology) happening in Maine, using the format and structure of an arts or music festival, and targets the general public with events for all ages. Using forums, workshops, talks, art exhibits, film screenings, and hands-on activities, we produce events that focus on the science happening and being used in Maine. We bring Maine science to the public.

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Some additional information:
The Maine Science Festival (MSF) is an independently funded program of the Maine Discovery Museum, and is the first and only science festival in Maine. The MSF launched in 2015 and is a celebration of the national and world leading science by the Mainers who do it. At our five day March festival we host more than 70 + activities and events throughout Downtown Bangor and at the Cross Insurance Center, showcasing the remarkable work happening in Maine daily. With forums, shows, talks, art exhibits, trivia nights, and an array of workshops and hands-on activities, we bring Maine science to the public. Since our inaugural festival in 2015, more than 50,000 people have joined us to celebrate Maine science, and we are proud to highlight not only the remarkable work happening everyday throughout Maine, but the remarkable people who make it happen. In addition to the festival, we also produce the Maine Science Podcast: conversations with some of the Mainers who do and use science in Maine. You’ll find out what we know: Maine scientists and engineers are among the best in the country and the world, and that science is everywhere!

*In order to ensure informative discussions and worthwhile critiques, the MSF follows this guideline for all social media posts: please respect each other and stay on topic. We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, provided that you share your viewpoint in a way that is respectful to us and our community, and is not inappropriate, off-topic, abusive, harassing, profane, or promoting/soliciting third-party sites, initiatives or products. If you find that this is not in alignment with you, kindly move on to something else that inspires you instead. We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. COVID protocols: https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/covid-protocols

Every year during the festival, we welcome about 350 seventh & eighth graders from schools all over Maine for a mini MSF...
10/20/2026

Every year during the festival, we welcome about 350 seventh & eighth graders from schools all over Maine for a mini MSF made just for them! 🎉

We still have a few spots left for the 2027 MSF and would love to have your school join us! Head to our website for all the details and to get your registration in. Once we’re full, we’ll start a waiting list, and there’s a good chance spots may open up as cancellations come in!

Have you checked out our latest Maine Science Podcast episode?! We had a great conversation with  Megan Hess, the Public...
10/12/2026

Have you checked out our latest Maine Science Podcast episode?!

We had a great conversation with Megan Hess, the Public Works Director for the Town of Orono. Megan's science background focused on aquatic entomology and she entered town government work as an environmental specialist handling stormwater management and invasive species removal. Megan became the Director of Public Works for the Town of Orono in July 2026, and she leans into both her educational and work experience in science in this role.

🎉 It’s that time again! The Call for Ideas for the 2027 Maine Science Festival is OPEN, and we can’t wait to see what yo...
10/09/2026

🎉 It’s that time again! The Call for Ideas for the 2027 Maine Science Festival is OPEN, and we can’t wait to see what you all have in store for us!

Got an idea for a panel, workshop, exhibit, or hands-on activity? Whether it’s something you’ve been working on for years or a brand-new idea you’re excited to showcase, we want to hear about it. Head to our website for all the details and help us make the 12th Maine Science Festival one to remember! 🔬

Every year during the festival, we welcome about 350 seventh & eighth graders from schools all over Maine for a mini MSF...
10/01/2026

Every year during the festival, we welcome about 350 seventh & eighth graders from schools all over Maine for a mini MSF made just for them! 🎉

We're super excited to announce that registration opens today, and we typically fill up within just a few hours! Check out our website for all the details and get your registration in early. If we do fill up, don’t worry! We’ll start a waiting list, and there’s a good chance spots will open up for schools if cancellations come in.

Hey, middle school teachers! We know you are busy getting the year off to a great start, but you are going to want to ma...
09/11/2026

Hey, middle school teachers! We know you are busy getting the year off to a great start, but you are going to want to mark October 1st on your calendar because that is when Field Trip Day 2027 registration opens! Want first access? Sign up for our mailing list on our website and you will be the first to know when registration goes live! 🍎🔬

Science matters, and so does trust in science! 🔬 We’re proud to honor Dr. Elisabeth Marnik with the Advancing Trust in S...
09/10/2026

Science matters, and so does trust in science! 🔬 We’re proud to honor Dr. Elisabeth Marnik with the Advancing Trust in Science Award for her work helping people understand and connect with science when it matters most. Join us October 15 to meet Elisabeth and all five inspiring Maine Science Awards honorees, hear their stories, and celebrate the remarkable science happening across our state. Get your tickets on the Maine Discovery Museum website (link below) and celebrate with us!

Decades of research, leadership, and dedication to understanding Maine’s changing climate have made a lasting impact. Me...
09/03/2026

Decades of research, leadership, and dedication to understanding Maine’s changing climate have made a lasting impact. Meet our inaugural Maine Science Awards Lifetime Achievement honoree, Ivan J. Fernandez!

Want to hear more about Ivan and meet all five of this year’s honorees? Join us and Maine Discovery Museum on October 15 for an evening celebrating Maine science and the people making a difference. Get your tickets today on the Maine Discovery Museum website!

NEW Maine Science Podcast  EPISODE 🔥A conversation with Julia Brown, Senior Research Scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for...
07/22/2026

NEW Maine Science Podcast EPISODE 🔥

A conversation with Julia Brown, Senior Research Scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Julia was one of our 5 Minute Genius speakers this past March at the 2026 Maine Science Festival and you can hear her talk on our YouTube channel!

Julia has been working on ocean science research since 2016. Her current research aims to characterize the diversity and roles of marine viruses and microbes in order to better understand their activity within climate relevant ecosystems, such as the rapidly warming Gulf of Maine and large marine oxygen minimum zones.

We've got your listening playlist for weekend chores! A Maine Science Podcast listen fest! Start with our latest episode...
06/05/2026

We've got your listening playlist for weekend chores! A Maine Science Podcast listen fest! Start with our latest episode! 🔥

A conversation with Jessica Pawlak, Director of New Product Development at LGC Clinical Diagnostics. Jessica has had a cool path in biochemistry, with work in both academia and industry, as well as an internship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She is the Director of New Product Development at LCG Clinical Diagnostics, where she oversees the R&D department.

In addition to her work at LCG Clinical Diagnostics, Jessica has been an enthusiastic volunteer for both the Maine Science Festival and the Bioscience Association of Maine's Bioscience Day.

05/20/2026

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