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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

Maine's ECEP Co-Sponsorship Report on our Maine CS Education Summit

October 01, 2024

Read the report recapping what we were able to accomplish at this summer's CS Education Summit held at the University of Maine in Orono. View the report READ MORE

Reimagining CS Pathways report published!

August 14, 2024

We are pleased to share the Reimagining CS Pathways Report. This is a result of a year-long CSTA community collaboration project which our Program Director, Angela Oechslie was a part of. https://reimaginingcs.org/ Reimagining CS Pathways is a community-wide project that explores how CS learning opportunities can be reenvisioned for high school students. CSTA and IACE co-led the project, in partnership with ACM, Code.org, College Board, CSforALL, and ECEP Alliance. READ MORE

Maine Computer Science Education Summit is July 31st!

May 23, 2024

BE A PART OF THE FUTURE OF CS EDUCATION Please join educators, policymakers, business leaders, nonprofits, and higher education institutions to share insights, best practices and innovative strategies for integrating computer science education more comprehensively across K-12. Let's work together to prepare the next generation. The event is free and open to all who are interested in learning more about CS in Maine. No previous experience with CS required. RSVP READ MORE

Teen Tech Night Recap & photos

May 10, 2024

Teen Tech Night was a success despite a snowstorm during the Maine Science Festival this year. We had 50 students participate in hands-on tech activities led by eight partners. Thanks to The Roux Institute, Fields Pond Audubon Center, teacher Eric Eisaman, MMSA's Ian Collins, Tyler Technologies, Robotics Institute of Maine, teacher Nic Chouinard and our Project>Login high school intern. Check out photos here: READ MORE