
Interview with MMSA’s Dr. Heidi Cian on NSF CADRE Fellowship
Heidi Cian has been selected as a fellow of the CADRE Program, an NSF-run program that helps jumpstart the careers of researchers through mentorship, community building, and resource sharing.

Dr. Ruth Kermish-Allen appointed to Governor’s AI Task Force
MMSA Executive Director Ruth Kermish-Allen selected to serve on committee working on the future of artificial intelligence in Maine.

Smart Greenhouse Project Offers Entry Point to Computer Programming
The Smart Greenhouse project is a collaboration between the Boston College Lynch School and regional partners, including MMSA. Teachers will learn how to use the greenhouses to equip students with hands-on programming and life sciences skills.

The Culmination of PeBLES2: Research Publication, New Funding, and Free Resources
PeBLES2 is coming to an end, but a new project is starting that will continue the project’s legacy of contributions to place-based education.

Developing, Testing, and Refining Professional Learning Materials to Support Play-Based Science
At MMSA, researchers employ field-leading research practices, and SciEPlay, a project investigating how children exhibit STEM practices through play, exemplifies innovation.

Stakeholders Convened to Move Maine Computer Science Education Forward
A new report details proceedings from the inaugural Maine Computer Science Education Summit, which brought together stakeholders to work toward a strong future for CS education in Maine.
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