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Two Girls Who Code Summer camps happening this July!

April 27, 2026 · One overnight in Bangor and one day camp in Portland

Educate Maine, along with our partners, have confirmed the dates for two Girls Who Code summer camps happening this July: A week-long, day camp at the Roux Institute in Portland, July 6-10, for middle school students in grades 7 & 8. (Free) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. AND An overnight week-long camp at Husson University in Bangor, July 26-31, for rising 6th-12th grade middle school and high school students. (Mostly free, but requires a $30 deposit for the dormitory housing on… READ MORE

Request for Proposals: Lead a Session at CS Summer of Fun

January 20, 2026

Calling All K-12 Educators! We’re excited to invite educators to submit session proposals for CS Summer of Fun 2026! MMSA, Educate Maine, and EDC are teaming up again this year for a full week of hands-on, educator-led workshops focused on integrating computer science (CS) and AI into K–12 classrooms. We’re seeking educators to lead practical, engaging sessions that showcase real classroom practice across any subject area. Sessions may be 90 minutes, 180 minutes, or full-day… READ MORE

Registration for Girls Who Code summer camps now open!

May 13, 2025

The Girls Who Code Camps--free summer camps for students grades 6-12 to explore coding, leadership, and real-world tech careers—are now open for registration. These exciting opportunities are open to all students across Maine, including those in rural and underserved areas. This summer Educate Maine is pleased to add two overnight camps to the calendar! As a community partner of the national Girls Who Code nonprofit, Educate Maine has adapted the club model into a welcoming, hands-on… READ MORE

Tyler Technologies is hosting an upcoming open house event on June 11th

May 13, 2025

Tyler Technologies is hosting an upcoming open house event at its Yarmouth Campus. Please share with those who might be interested in future employment or internships at Tyler! Here are the details: Discover how you can be part of a team that makes a real impact in local communities through innovative software and services. Date: Wednesday, June 11th Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET Location: Tyler Technologies (1 Tyler Dr, Yarmouth)\ There will be free food and door prizes for… READ MORE

The Project>Login Podcast is back after a brief hiatus

April 22, 2025 · Listen to the latest episode now!

In this episode of our career exploration podcast, we sit down with David Delmar Sentíes, a visionary creative, technologist, and advocate for equitable access to opportunity. David shares his journey—from the early sparks of curiosity that shaped his career to founding Resilient Coders, a nonprofit training young people of color for high-growth tech careers. Through candid conversation, David reflects on the intersections of passion, purpose, and perseverance. He also discusses the… READ MORE

IACE Seeks Maine schools to participate in PROACT CS longitudinal study

March 18, 2025

Do you want evidence that your students are learning computer science? Do you want to learn how students' perspectives about computer science are changing? Do you want to receive an annual report that provides this information with recommendations at no cost? In collaboration with a broader consortium of non-profits, departments of education, industry, and researchers, the Institute for Advancing Computing Education (IACE) is currently recruiting high schools and… READ MORE

CS Summer of Fun - July 21-25, 2025

March 12, 2025 · Registration now open!

Our Annual CS Summer of Fun PD Week is happening at Husson University in Bangor this July 21-25th! More information about pathways and a link to register can be found online: https://www.stemworkforceready.org/cs-summer-of-fun Our team is recruiting for the Code.org AP CSA and CS Principles courses. Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Click Here READ MORE

Professional development opportunity paid summer PD in genetics from The Jackson Laboratory

March 06, 2025

Attention STEM Educators! The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is excited to announce that applications are now open for Teaching the Genome Generation 2025, a hybrid - 3 day residential plus 2 days online, paid professional development short course for Maine STEM teachers and preservice teachers. We are broadly recruiting for participants for this program; please excuse us if you receive multiple emails.  The PD course will be held Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, with 3… READ MORE

Flight Crew 2025 applications are open: Help us find the next youth leaders in STEM!

February 19, 2025 · 13-18 year olds encouraged to apply now.

STEM Next has launched the national search for aspiring STEM leaders to join the 2025 Flight Crew! We are looking for motivated youth ages 13-18 from every state who can speak about the power of STEM learning through afterschool and summer programming. This nine-month, annual program of STEM Next helps young leaders in STEM learn how to inspire their peers and demonstrate that STEM is for everyone and happens everywhere. Apply by March 12, 2025! READ MORE

Unlock Free Coding Resources with Girls Who Code!

November 26, 2024

Unlock Free Coding Resources with Girls Who Code! Start a free Girls Who Code Club for 3rd -12th grade students and get access to computer science programming with guided curriculums that include step-by-step instructions, personalized live support, and immersive project and event opportunities. Choose what you explore, when, and how! Once a Club enrolls three or more members, additional benefits are unlocked, including: Girls Who Code swag like t-shirts and stickers for all Club members… READ MORE