Innovating STEM Education
Our Mission
The Maine Math & Science Alliance (MMSA) finds inspiring new ways to get people excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) today, so our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow.
What We Do
MMSA supports educators to teach science, technology, engineering and math in more meaningful and impactful ways through the following:
- Professional Development – We design and deliver high-quality STEM professional development experiences to educators.
- Research and Evaluation – Our research and evaluation of STEM learning experiences is at the heart of our work and is what makes MMSA a leader in the field.
- Relationship and Network Building – MMSA fosters partnerships and creates networks to sustain systemic statewide and nationwide improvement for STEM education.
History
Established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1992 with support from the National Science Foundation, MMSA has since received more than $34 million in local and national grants and foundation funding to support our STEM education projects in Maine and beyond. Learn more about our current grant-funded projects.
View MMSA’s timeline created for our 30th anniversary.
Commitment to Accessibility and Equity
MMSA’s work strives to make STEM education accessible to all students, and as an organization we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more by reading MMSA’s equity statement.
Financials