The largest donation in school history marks the lead commitment for a new $300 million facility and investments in scientific collaboration across Maine.
STEM
Falmouth Science Olympiad team prepares for nationals after historic win
The Falmouth High School team won the state championship this April for the first time in the team’s history. Now, they are getting ready to compete against teams across the country.
Kennebunk High School students equipped with in-demand science technology
High-end science technology, like polymerase chain reaction testing equipment, is essential to students’ learning, science teacher Neil Battagliese said.
Do you know they burn foods? And other takeaways from STEM Night.
I will have lots of chamber and business news to share in the coming weeks, including February networking events (Feb. 19 and Feb. 26), our annual award winners (releasing this Friday) and some updates on policies affecting us locally, statewide and nationally. However, as I continue to preach about the importance of engagement in our […]
Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland
The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.
Falmouth High School named as finalist in STEM competition
Falmouth High School has been selected as a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. Along with five other state finalists, Falmouth High School will win a package of $2,500 in technology and school classroom supplies. Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition that encourages students in grades 6-12 to use science, […]
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science appoints new executive director
The Baxter Academy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Klein-Christie as executive director, effective Sept. 2. Klein-Christie has over 20 years of experience working with local and international nonprofits serving youth and families in education and community services. She is committed to expanding STEM opportunities to reflect the untapped potential […]