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Integrated Science and Career Exploration Course for High Schoolers

Hutchinson Center

Are you interested in STEM and hands-on research? Want to explore STEM career options and educational opportunities this summer in midcoast Maine? Build science skills, gain research experience or strengthen academic skills in preparation for college? INT 188 is the class for you. Rising 11th–12th grade high school students can take this college course at […]

3-2-1 Liftoff!

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship. Does Elon […]

Preserving the Harvest: Tomato Salsa

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great summer tomatoes? This hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to ensure safety and how […]

Creating an Equity-Minded Syllabus to Support Student Success

Fernald Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

In-person workshop Are you updating or creating a syllabus for your fall semester course? Your course syllabus can be a powerful tool that can effectively establish classroom norms, performance expectations and foster student engagement. Research has shown that the tone, content and design of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction, the […]

4-H Fridays on the Farm (Somerville)

Pumpkin Vine Family Farm 217 Hewett Road, Somerville, ME, United States

Maine 4-H is offering a summer series, 4-H Fridays on the Farm, to connect teens with local agriculture. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation. Program materials and instruction are free. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12–18 to Maine agriculture and provide an environment for youth […]

Management of University of Maine Forests and Implementing DMC’s Forest Management Plan(online and in-person)

Darling Marine Center and Online

This summer we are hosting small science seminars on site at the Darling Marine Center, talks will also be available virtually. The events are free but tickets are required for entry to the in-person event, and registration is required to join the live webinar. With Keith Kanoti, University of Maine University Forest Manager The University Forest […]

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