Increasing Access to STEM Education
MMSA advances equitable STEM education by partnering with educators and organizations on the grant-funded projects below to support underserved communities and under explored subjects.
Maine-FOREST
A collaborative project between University of Maine and multiple partners that is fostering a diversified, climate-smart forest ecosystem, communities, and economy.
Middle School Science and Engineering Fair
An annual opportunity hosted by MMSA for students to ask questions and solve real-world problems by conducting science and engineering projects.
Rural Energy Futures
This initiative brings together energy experts, local communities, and middle and high school students to explore energy transition and careers in rural Maine.
Sensemaking about Place
Empowering educators to act as future change agents to engage school-wide transitions to local phenomena-based science.
Teach ME Outside
TMO supports local communities to ensure all Maine youth have access to culturally relevant, hands-on, environmental learning opportunities.