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Register now for Tech Night! - A signature event during the Maine Science Festival

February 11, 2022 · March 18th in Bangor

Middle School students and their families are invited to join us in-person for Tech Night Friday March 18 during the Maine Science Festival. This signature event returns to the Maine Discovery Museum with many hands-on technology and computing workshops. The event will be held from 4:30-7pm in Bangor. A description of the workshops is found below. For more information about the Maine Science Festival please visit: https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/ Register now to reserve your spot! Tech… READ MORE

Girls Who Code Summer Programs- Accepting Applications!

February 11, 2022

Girls Who Code invites current high school students who identify as girls or non-binary to apply to join them this summer for their free programs. As a Girls Who Code Community Partner, Educate Maine is thrilled to let you know that your application will receive priority consideration when you apply! The 2-week, introductory Summer Immersion Program (SIP) hosts current 9th-11th graders in live, virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like EA, Pfizer, and ViacomCBS. Students… READ MORE

The Million Girls Moonshot is launching its inaugural Flight Crew!

February 10, 2022

The Flight Crew is a cohort of youth advocates, ages 13-18, who are committed to creating equity for girls in STEM through elevating youth voices and inspiring future STEM leaders. We are looking for young scientists, engineers, inventors, builders, and leaders who have been inspired by their experience outside of the school classroom. Flight Crew members will participate in six months of virtual programming where they will hone their leadership and advocacy skills using their own experiences… READ MORE

PK-5 teachers wanted to chat about computer science integration and happening in classrooms

February 08, 2022

Calling all PK-5 teachers about how you are bringing computer science to your classrooms!! Email geoffry.cyr@gmail.com or DM @GeoffCyr on twitter for more information! READ MORE

Microsoft TEALS Program now accepting applications

February 07, 2022

TEALS Program Learn more about bringing the TEALS Program to your school at Microsoft.com/TEALS Putting high school students on a pathway to economic opportunity through equitable, inclusive computer science. Apply now here: https://www.tealsk12.org/apply/schools/new/ READ MORE

7th Annual Thomas Cup seeks teams for overnight competition event March 18-19

February 04, 2022 · Registration now open!

Thomas College is hosting their 7th Annual Thomas Cup in person and on campus for an all-nighter March 18-19, 2022. The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years. Competition areas include cyber defense, esports, computer science, and crime scene analysis. All Maine… READ MORE

Request for Proposals for 2nd Annual CS Summer of Fun! Presentations Issued

January 31, 2022

Project>Login will host its second annual CS Summer of Fun Professional Development week June 27-July 1 and we are seeking proposals for computer science professional development workshop sessions. Proposals from teachers and CS champions will be prioritized, with an emphasis on increasing high school students' access to computer science. Professional development for other Maine educators to learn from seasoned classroom instructors who are successfully incorporating computer science in… READ MORE

Maine needs your input to help design Bendable Maine!

January 27, 2022

The Maine State Library is working with the Drucker Institute to bring Bendable to Maine. A robust learning marketplace, Bendable allows residents of all ages and backgrounds to discover content that is just right for them and then easily acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as local, in-person learning opportunities. In most cases, content on the Bendable platform is free for the end user. Because Bendable is not a plug-and-play app but, rather, is tailored… READ MORE

The JAX College Scholarship Program - is Now Accepting Applications!

January 20, 2022

The Jackson Laboratory – now accepting applications – will award a $10,000 scholarship to three students from underserved backgrounds who will pursue a college degree and aspire to a career in biomedicine and/or healthcare. Nominations are being accepted for eligible graduating high school seniors, who reside in Connecticut, Maine, or in Sacramento County, California, now through February 15, 2022. For more information, including eligibility guidelines and instructions on how to… READ MORE

CSEdWeek is Dec. 6-12th1

December 09, 2021 · #CSEverywhere

How are you celebrating CS Education Week 2021? Let us know how you plan to celebrate CS Education Week this week. Project>Login is happy to share a list of CS resources to celebrate. We also know a bunch of school partners who are hosting Hour of Code events this week like RSU 25 Bucksport Schools, Ridge View Community School, North Berwick Elementary and all of Portland Public Schools are celebrating #CSEdWeek! Check out the HOC events map: https://hourofcode.com/us/map READ MORE