MMSA Turns 30!

An image of Kevin London addressing a room of MMSA past and present staff as well as board members.

An image of Ruth Kermish Allen addressing the attendees of the 30th anniversary event.

Two event attendees converse with a mixed bouquet of flowers on a high table in the foreground.

Assorted newspaper clippings from MMSA's founding as well as a collage of photos of past staff and events hung as a part of the timeline on the wall for the 30th anniversary event.

A photo of a powerpoint presenter, past staff photos, and more newspaper clippings hung on the wall for the 30th anniversary event.

Scans and original newspaper clippings from MMSA's 30 year history hung on the wall.

30th anniversary gathering attendees converse in the entry area of the office.

30th anniversary event attendees gather around the guestbook and converse with one another.

Event attendees converse in front of four posters describing recent MMSA projects.

Two event attendees converse in front of a photo backdrop banner.

Attendees are standing and chatting in a room set up for a cocktail-type event.

A 30th anniversary attendee signs the guestbook, while another greets someone coming through the door.

Three attendees converse with the Maine Math and Science Alliance banner in the background..

A group of attendees converse and a powerpoint slide showing a current project can be seen behind them.

Three attendees converse around a high table with a floral arrangement set on top of it.

Four MMSA staff members pose in front of a photo banner.

Two MMSA staff members pose in front of a photo banner.

Multiple attendees converse and a screen in the background shows a slide describing the pebbles project.

Three MMSA staff pose in front of a photo banner.

A group of current MMSA staff pose in front of the photo banner.

A group of attendees converse, while another views a timeline of documents hung on a wall in the background.

Four MMSA staff pose in front of a photo banner.

Attendees to the second part of the night's events sit on either side of a long table at Cushnoc.

MMSA staff and board members can be seen under moody lighting eating and conversing at Cushnoc's basement tap room.

MMSA staff and board members can be seen under moody lighting eating, drinking, and conversing at Cushnoc's basement tap room.

Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of STEM Education in Maine

For 30 years, the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance has developed opportunities throughout the state of Maine and beyond to further engagement with science, technology, engineering, and math.

Thanks to the participation of educators, students, researchers, funders, and many others, MMSA has been successful in developing forward-looking, innovative STEM programming.

Learn more about MMSA’s first three decades at the link below.

Impact Overview

Educators

Every year, MMSA reaches approximately 350 educators, working to enhance STEM education throughout the State of Maine.

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MMSA consistently succeeds in attracting national, federal, and foundation grants to support innovative STEM programming and opportunities.

Youths Served

In order to equip the next generation of Mainers, MMSA facilitates experiential learning across the state.

Testimonials

As an educator it is my aim to guide my students toward a deep appreciation for humanity and the natural world, and to encourage their responsible and caring participation in their community. The professional development I received through MMSA provided me with critical understanding of student-led inquiry and the power of using phenomena to spark students curiosity.

"This is by far one of the best professional developments that I have attended, and even more impressive that it was all virtual. I felt connected to the presenters and some of the other participants, which is hard again via virtual meetings. Normally I would be hesitant to be vocal and share out opinions or ideas, but this group was great."

“I didn’t realize it would be so much fun. I thought it would be like a lot of webinars...I would have to turn off my video because I’m sleeping...but then we had so much fun. There was so much interaction—it was a whole new experience—and I am so excited to use what I have learned”

Former Executive Director Francis Eberle points to the power of mindset in MMSA's success over the last 30 years.

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Join the Celebration

Throughout the 2022 fiscal year, MMSA will be celebrating this major milestone, and we hope you can be a part of it!

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Thanks to many generous gifts over the years, MMSA has been improving access to math and science across the state of Maine and beyond. Donate today to help us continue this critical work.

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