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
Join us as an individual for workshops, interactive experiences, book studies, networking sessions, and more!
The Latest
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Planting Change: Jessica Harvey Builds a Culture of Outdoor Learning
October 7, 2025
At Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls, Maine, second-grade teacher Jessica Harvey has turned outdoor learning into a movement that reaches across her entire school. Read more on our blog. Continue Reading
AI Task Force Seeks Input from Public on Recommendations
October 2, 2025
The Maine Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force has published a set of preliminary recommendations and seeks public comment. Continue Reading
Meeting Students Where They Are: A Spotlight on Cheryl Tobey
September 9, 2025
Many people grow up believing they just are not “math people,” and Cheryl Tobey nearly joined them. By fifth grade, after moving through five schools in four years, she sat staring at a math worksheet that felt like a locked door, until a teacher pulled up a chair. Read more in our blog. Continue Reading