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FEMINIST ACTION BOARD (FAB) APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 15TH

May 16, 2022

FAB is a group of Maine high schoolers (9th-12th grade) from around the state who are passionate about gender equity and social justice. Members plan and execute the Girls Rock! Conferences, do community outreach and education, maintain a social media presence, and work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to make sure that all Hardy Girls programs remain relevant. There is no cost to participate in FAB. For more information and an application, click here READ MORE

GIRLS WHO CODE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AWARDED FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

May 16, 2022

UNITED WAY’S BRICK & BEAM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES SUMMER PROGRAM INVESTMENTS BENEFITING BIPOC AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH (Portland, ME) May 10, 2022 - United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) Brick& Beam Society announced impact investments totaling $19,290 to support early childhood learning and or STEM/STEAM summer programs benefiting underserved populations from birth through grade 8 in Cumberland County. Programs were selected based on impact, sustainability, replication, and… READ MORE

Computer Science PD Grant Application open until May 20th

May 12, 2022

Maine's 130th legislature passed a bill, sponsored by Senator Matthew Pouliot, to create a pilot program that provides grants that support computer science professional development in Maine school districts! This pilot program will award grants for the provision of high-quality, teacher-developed or teacher-led professional development for PK-12 computer science pedagogy and content. Grant awards will be distributed across all counties and among PK-12. Priority will be given to applicants… READ MORE

Community Event announced for our CS teacher PD week

May 10, 2022 · Baseball Night at Hadlock Field!

Project>Login is excited to announce that our community event for our Code.org Summer Institute educators and CS Summer of Fun! PD teachers is Baseball Night at Hadlock Field. Our CS teachers will get to share a meal, network with each other and build community at the Portland Sea Dogs game against New Hampshire on June 29th. If you aren't already confirmed your participation in the Code.org Professional Learning Program there is still time to apply. We will be in-person at the beautiful… READ MORE

Siemens Tech Show May 5th in Portland

April 04, 2022 · ME/NH educators can earn CEUs!

Our partner, Siemens is hosting a first-ever Technology Exhibition and Customer Appreciation Event. It is a chance for educators to learn more about Siemens' STEM education programs and earn CEUs in the areas of Data - IOT solutions, smart buildings and more! It's FREE and I would highly encourage your participation, if you are able to attend on May 5th. I wanted to send along the updated schedule and information on the Siemens Tech Show. It is free for all attendees and if any of your… READ MORE

#BuildApps4ME Event on April 9th

March 20, 2022

What: #BuildApps4ME, an event for Maine High School students to build apps to address a problem in your school or community When: April 9th 8am-4pm Where: Mountain Valley High School in Rumford Why: 1. Learn to build an app. 2. Compete for the chance to win prizes and scholarships. 3. Make a difference in your school or community. For More Information READ MORE

Save the Date! 2022 MLTI Student Conference

March 09, 2022

Save the date! The 2022 MLTI Student Conference will be held on May 26th, 2022. The MLTI team invites all 7th & 8th grade students and educators to join us for this virtual conference. Visit the conference website for more information. READ MORE

Maine App Challenge deadline for submission is May 15

March 02, 2022 · & the award ceremony will be June 18, 2022

Love technology? Here is a chance to put your passion to a purpose and win a scholarship along the way! The Maine App Challenge is an incredible opportunity for Maine middle school and high school students who are 13 years of age and older to create a mobile application with a chance to win a scholarship and other valuable rewards. There are three scholarships available for the top mobile apps: $6,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. Other awards… READ MORE

HighByte is the exclusive technology sponsor for our Girls Who Code Summer camps

March 02, 2022 · for the 2nd year in a row!!

Project>Login would like to thank HighByte for being our Exclusive Technology sponsor for the 2nd year in a row. We are so grateful for HighByte's support and commitment to the Girls Who Code initiatives in Maine. We will be able to provide a tech device for each GWC camper to take home after their week at camp. This summer will we help partners deliver quality week-long summer camp experiences that will introduce students to the Girls Who Code curriculum, values, and sisterhood. The support… READ MORE

Summer 2022 Flight Experiments Workshop - Teachers in Space

February 21, 2022

Teachers, how would you like to learn how to build an Arduino based miniature satellite with your students and launch it to the upper atmosphere and into space!? Find out how by attending the Teachers in Space Professional Development Workshop at Brunswick Landing, in partnership with the Maine Space Grant Consortium and Educate Maine happening August 15-19, 2022! Informational Flyer To register: https://tis.org/maineworkshopregistration/ READ MORE