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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.
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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.
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Dr. Ruth Kermish Named to List of Top 50 Women Leaders
December 10, 2025
For the second year running, Dr. Ruth Kermish has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leader of Maine by Women We Admire(opens in a new tab). Ruth has led MMSA as executive director since 2014, during which time MMSA received more than $20 million in competitive research funding for STEM education projects, reaching […] Continue Reading
Assessing Block Coding Projects
December 8, 2025
Block coders appreciate the simplicity of this visual interface in comparison to line coding, which is written word-by-word. Learn more in this post. Continue Reading
Tapping into Local Phenomena in Science Education
November 17, 2025
Phenomena are often centered in MMSA’s research and professional learning, including in the SaP project. Learn more in this post. Continue Reading