Your help could further MMSA’s vision of a brighter STEM future for the State of Maine and the nation. Today, I ask you to support MMSA and become a part of the movement to support exciting new ways for our youth to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.
Math Specialist
Position Title: Math Specialist Part-time position to start, with the intention of expanding Salary range: $45,000-$55,000 full time Immediate Supervisor: Principal Investigator, Data Clubs project Qualifications: A BA/BS in math education, computer science education, or related field, with a strong preference for a Master’s degree in one of these fields. It is strongly recommended that… [Read More]
Back to after school STEM
Back to school means back to after school STEM for our STEM Guides team. The STEM Guides project acts as a connector between kids and out of school STEM activities in their communities. Currently, we have two active STEM hubs, one in Oxford Hills, and one Down East. Both are working with local businesses, non-profits,… [Read More]
Federal grant will link arts centers and science communication to get Maine’s girls excited about STEM careers through Augmented Reality
MEDIA RELEASE Date: September 29, 2017 PDF Version The National Science Foundation has awarded the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) and their partners at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Sciences, Harvard University, Oregon State University, and University of Wisconsin Madison $1 million. All sites chosen for this project will be right here… [Read More]
Introducing Youth to the Technology in Emergency Management
As disaster recently struck in Texas, teens and adults alike were riveted to news reports as thousands of first responders, including neighbors, volunteers and professionals from around the country, worked tirelessly to aid and rescue victims of Hurricane Harvey. Technology, particularly communications and information technology, played a central role in the response, as it has… [Read More]
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance receives a $1.85 million federal grant to train rural afterschool providers
MEDIA RELEASE Date: July 7, 2017 PDF Version The Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA) has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for $1.85 million to provide innovative training for out-of-school educators, including librarians, to allow them to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) into their communities. MMSA’s ACRES project (Afterschool Coaching for… [Read More]
MMSA’s ACRES project receives $1.85 million NSF Grant to improve rural afterschool training
A potentially game changing, innovative way to experience professional development is coming to Maine and will then be rolled out across the country. Out of school educators, including librarians will soon benefit from Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance’s (MMSA) most recent grant award MMSA has received a National Science Foundation ASIL grant. 1.85 million dollars… [Read More]
MMSA’s Research and Evaluation Team is Growing…come and learn with us!
Over the past 4 years MMSA has been growing our capacity to do research and evaluation on both the projects we design and to work with others interested in identifying the impact of their professional development programs. Our research team includes some of the most well respected researchers in the field like Dr. Sue Allen… [Read More]
ACRES Summer Recruitment *Past Event*
MMSA is looking for camp counselors and educators from across New England to participate in testing an innovative, video-based coaching curriculum in STEM. This is free professional development with a stipend! Space is limited! Sign up now! Registration deadline: June 15th Start Date: June 28nd To sign up, http://tinyurl.com/ACRES-registration or contact acres@mmsa.org Interested? Download… [Read More]
MMSA and Educate Maine awarded Google’s CS4HS Grant
Date: May 24, 2017 PDF Version The Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA) and Educate Maine have been announced as state partners to Google’s Computer Science for High School (CS4HS) program. This grant program will provide resources to allow Maine teachers to strive for excellence in their teaching of Computer Science (CS) – something that… [Read More]