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This is STEM in Maine …
Join MMSA’s Digital Media Specialist, Tom Goodwin, in discovering what STEM and computer science education are, and why they’re important. Let’s explore how schools, businesses, and communities are using and teaching STEM skills as the needs of Maine’s workforce increasingly relies on computer science and a way of thinking about the world at large.
Educators Need Each Other
ACRES brings educators together from across the country into a brave, supportive space to work together to enhance their experiences, and those of their students. https://acrescoaching.org/(opens in a new tab)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Our organization is committed to making STEM education accessible to everyone. We offer research-backed training for educators, not just in Maine, but across the country. Explore the positive impact we’re making on education!
Inspiring Innovation with MSSF
The Maine State Science Fair (MSSF) is a venue for students to explore the real world around them, to examine real world problems with the support of scientists and educators, and to potentially secure financial aid for their futures.
Spotlight on the Challenger Learning Center of Maine! 🧑🚀
Who knew space flight missions were happening on the ground, right here in Maine?! EDC.org and MMSA joined STEM Workforce Ready’s educators on a class trip for a day of outta-this-world STEM activities.
Making Space for… #space 🚀🚀🚀
Science teacher Kathy Bock from Cape Elizabeth Schools shares a hands-on activity using stomp rockets to connect the concept of space into existing curriculum. She shared the activity with educators at the 2024 CS Summer of Fun, with help from Educate Maine and Maine Space Corporation.
This is SciEPlay!
“Play is learning; it’s not an either/or.” We’re studying how pre-schoolers and kindergarteners engage in science and engineering practices in their play. SciEPlay is a collaboration between Bowdoin College, MMSA and Samara Early Learning.
MMSA is Inspiring Change!
Please DONATE TODAY to help us “make real change happen” for STEM learning.
MSSF | Offering Professional Development for Teachers
Teachers are supported by the Maine State Science Fair through professional development opportunities that offer an array of experiences that can inspire, and help guide students through the fair process and on to bright futures as the change-makers of tomorrow.
What is ACRES?
Perrin Chick explains the groundwork of ACRES, Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM.
“Second eyes on learning…”
MMSA’s role supporting educators varies. Sometimes it’s a step removed from the classroom, sometimes it’s much closer.
ACRES | Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM
The full 3-minute version of this video was produced for the 2021 STEM For All video showcase and won facilitators’ choice and presenters’ choice awards.
Not just FOR teachers, but WITH teachers…
MMSA prioritizes the unique circumstances of every teacher and every classroom, and those circumstances help shape the future of education.
Bring It! to the Maine State Science Fair #scienceproject(opens in a new tab)
What challenges do we face in the world that you want to change? This is your chance.
A “Math Journey…”
Cheryl Tobey relies on her own early career epiphany to help other teachers connect with students in one of the more challenging subjects to teach.
STEM Workforce Ready 2030
Developing Computer Science (CS) Integration Teacher Leaders to bring CS to all Maine elementary students.
Numeracy in Nature | Professional Learning Day
The natural world can be used as a catalyst for exploring numeracy concepts in fun and healthy ways. Doing math outside can include using natural materials in a child’s community to act out problems, finding math in nature, and applying math in an outdoor environment. Witness educators’ feedback from this professional learning day during summer 2021, and consider taking math outside!
What inspires us to do what we do?
Thank you in advance for supporting MMSA and our 27 year legacy as we continue to inspire tomorrow’s thought leaders.
What does STEM mean in our community?
Finding inspiring new ways to get people excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math today so that our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow.