Empowering Educators. Inspiring Future Innovators.
The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) advances STEM education by supporting educators with high-quality professional development and leading-edge research to help engage students and build the critical skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
For Educators
Professional development and support through workshops, project partnerships, research opportunities, consulting services, and more.
For Organizations
Research, evaluation services, sponsorships, and partnerships to improve STEM education and prepare the next generation for the STEM workforce.
MMSA Projects
Learn how MMSA advances STEM education through grant-funded partnerships that support research, network building, professional development, and curriculum design in collaboration with educators.
Workshops & Events
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“Connecting to Our Local Phenomena”: An Interview with Sensemaking about Place Teachers
March 31, 2026
Sensemaking about Place (SaP) is a project that equips educators with science curriculum developed as part of the PeBLES2 project, which is designed to be adaptable to local contexts and phenomena. The project began last year, acquainting teachers with the existing materials they would adapt and build from. With SaP participant teachers heading into the […] Continue Reading
How Students are Learning to Connect Math and Energy in Rural Maine
February 24, 2026
Teachers in the Rural Energy Futures project worked side by side with students and energy industry mentors to design curriculum together that shows how math powers real-world energy systems and careers. Continue Reading
What “High-Quality” Science Actually Means in the NGSS Era
February 19, 2026
To truly reflect the NGSS, instructional materials must be designed to be three-dimensional from the ground up. Continue Reading