MMSA

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 how MMSA is preparing students for their futures! mmsa.org

We’re hiring a Research Associate! Help improve science and outdoor education in Maine through research, data analysis, and fieldwork. Flexible hybrid or remote schedule with great benefits. Apply by July 25: mmsa.org/employment/ #MaineSTEM #ResearchJobs

Save the date: March 28, 2026 The Maine State Science Fair is back with student-led research and creative STEM projects from across the state. 🧪 Registration opens October 1 at maine-state-science-fair.com! #MSSF2026 #STEMinMaine #ScienceFair

In 2014, ACRES began its pivotal work in #afterschool #education and Jen Brady recalls what it was like introducing, at the time, new ideas and technology into those spaces, and how it has transformed professional development nationwide!

Educator and former 21st CCLC program director Aimee Moody shares how joining ACRES PD cohorts helped her overcome hesitation around filming her teaching. The experience has transformed her career and her colleagues’ as well. #STEMEducation #EdLeadership #EducatorVoices

What if energy talks in classrooms started with the voices of rural Maine students and teachers—not policies or distant examples? ☀️🌬️ Read how our Rural Energy Future project is making learning about energy transitions local and meaningful. ow.ly/hJCb50W52WZ #NSFunded

🌟Spots are filling fast for MMSA and Educate Maine’s week of PL focused on all things computer science! This FREE opportunity is open to all K-12 educators and administrators, with something for everyone, including those with no CS experience. Register: tinyurl.com/3nxczs25

What a day! 🎉 Our ACRES STEM Fest at MMSA + events at 13 sites nationwide brought families, youth & educators together to celebrate @NSF ’s 75th & the power of afterschool STEM. Read more on our blog 👉 ow.ly/rx8M50VQjRt #NSF75 #STEMDay2025 #AfterschoolSTEM #ACRESProject

🎉 Happy 75th to @NSF! MMSA is proud to be part of the celebration with an ACRES STEM Fest at our office and events at 13 sites nationwide, inviting families, youth & educators to experience the power of afterschool STEM and the impact of federal investment. #NSF75 #STEMDay2025

🌿Shout out to Jessica Harvey this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! After attending a Teach ME Outside workshop, she brought that inspiration back to Elm Street School, leading staff & admin in growing a culture of outdoor learning. Thank you, Jessica! 🌱🏫👏

👏 Celebrating Alison Loud (RSU 78), Nicole Lesperance (RSU 9), & Hope Gould (MSAD 58) this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! They’re leading the WorkForceReady 2030 CS Integration network & hosting a Summer Tech Institute (Aug 13-14). Thanks for inspiring CS education! 💻🌟

🔦 Spotlight on Samantha Poll, math & science teacher from RSU 22, this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! As part of our Rural Energy Futures team, she brings sharp insights on integrating energy topics into the classroom that help to shape meaningful learning! ⚡📚

🌟Shoutout to Katie Quirk from Orono this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! She doesn’t just encourage participation in our science & engineering Fairs—she CHAMPIONS them. For 4 years, she’s brought students to compete—now she’s helping host our fair in May! 🙌 #ThankATeacher

Kicking off #TeacherAppreciationWeek by celebrating AnneMarie Hann for creating the EMDI Trail Guide—a game-changing tool that helps teachers turn real-time math data into meaningful learning. 🙌 Thanks for letting the MMSA math team be part of the journey!

As we look ahead to @NSF’s 75th on May 10, we’re proud to reflect on 30+ years of partnership. From MMSA’s founding $10M grant to over $34M in awards since, NSF has fueled our mission to expand STEM learning across Maine and beyond. 🎉 #NSF75 #STEMEducation

Register for CS Summer of Fun for incredible and FREE professional learning on all things Computer Science! With 70+ sessions for K-12+ admin and educators, there's something for everyone. No CS experience needed: stemworkforceready.org/cs-summer-of-f… youtu.be/T8gU9Iwg4PI @EducateMaine

As #AfterschoolProfessionalAppreciationWeek ends, we spotlight the New York State Network for Youth Success! For five years, they've integrated ACRES into their School Age Care Credential for better afterschool services to children and families. networkforyouthsuccess.org

For the last five years, AKA has been the leader in receiving STEM micro-credentials, and have embedded ACRES into their entire @AmeriCorps program, particularly in onboarding new volunteers! #AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek! akafterschool.org

We’re excited to celebrate the Missouri Afterschool Network (MASN), and their hard work providing a mobile lab for hands-on activities featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math that travels to afterschool programs across the state of Missouri! moafterschool.org/stemlab

Here's to the NCCAP! For the last five years, they’ve put ACRES resources into their monthly newsletter, and they always have a presentation by an ACRES Coach at the annual conference. Happy #AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek! ncafterschool.org