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.
MMSA is currently recruiting for Maine-BRIDGE educators and researchers. Learn more.
A sub-component of core three is Maine-BRIDGE, which will involve collaborations among teachers and research scientists.
