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.
STEM is all around us. It’s in the natural world, the built environment, and the communities where we work, learn, and play. The Reach Center at MMSA is a long-term initiative that seeks to connect youth to more STEM outside of schools, particularly in rural parts of Maine. We leverage community resources to support youth ages 10-18 and their families to link them to STEM opportunities through four major initiatives:
STEM Resource Bank
- Reach’s first project was a searchable database for all things STEM in Maine outside of schools. We became affiliated with The Connectory in 2016, making the Resource Bank an even more robust resource for Maine.
- Visit www.steminme.org to find youth- and family-based STEM activities in your community!
Maine State Science Fair
- In 2014, Reach joined the Jackson Laboratory in coordinating and sponsoring this statewide event for high school students. We’ve since tripled participation and now offer college scholarships.
- Visit www.maine-state-science-fair.org to learn more about participating as a student, teacher, judge, or sponsor.
Computer Science
- Reach has long promoted computer science education through such programs as Hour of Code and Scratch.
- In 2017, we took on the challenge of rolling out Family Code Night in Maine. See our FCN page for more information or to register to host an even in your community.
Pathways
- Reach convenes people and organizations actively involved in improving STEM education in the state.
- Past convenings include energy, STEM competitions, computer science, STEM schools, and rural science fairs. Contact us to find out more about these convenings or to suggest another group we should bring together.
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