Strengthening Maine's Research Ecosystem and Pathways Through Strategic Capacity Building
Maine-SMART is a project led by the University of Maine that aims to leverage existing and in-process systems and infrastructure while working toward expanding and bolstering Maine’s research sector.
The project comprises four cores:
- Administrative
- Academic facilities/research infrastructure
- K-16/workforce readiness
- Economic development/use-inspired
MMSA will support core three of the Maine-SMART project, which will focus on:
- addressing STEM worker shortages, and
- developing pathways to broaden the participation of institutions and individuals in the research ecosystem, focusing on PUIs, emerging research institutions, and Native American and BIPOC youth.
A sub-component of core three is Maine-BRIDGE, which will involve collaborations among teachers and research scientists.
