News

MTUG to present webinars on data security and broadband this fall

September 13, 2014

Starting in October, the Maine Technology Users Group will move its educational sessions completely online with a new webinar series. Held 1-2 times per month, each session will be 45-90 minutes in length with time for Q&A at the end.

Google announces Made with Code community for young women and girls

September 12, 2014

Technology is such an important part of our lives today and we know that the future of our children will rely on their ability to adapt and learn to keep up with this quickly changing world of innovation. As you know, Computer Science and coding are quickly becoming the new literacy - It gives you great power to create, to innovate, and quite literally change the world - but surprisingly few girls (<1% of high school girls) see Computer Science as part of their future. Girls simply don?t think… READ MORE

Seventy-five Maine Teachers to Prepare Engaging New High School Computing Course

September 12, 2014

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a three-year $469,369 grant to improve access to computer science instruction for Maine high school students.

Winxnet acquires Boston-area IT firm with 40 employees

September 12, 2014

Portland-based IT services company Winxnet has acquired a Massachusetts company in a deal that adds 40 more employees to its roster and establishes a physical foothold in the Boston-area market.

From Curiosity to Career (Slides)

September 09, 2014

The demand for computing and IT professionals is growing nationally, and these are well-compensated careers for those who are passionate about technology. Unfortunately, in Maine, as elsewhere, too few young and adult learners are discovering this profession, mastering foundational skills, and gaining relevant experience to succeed.

Verizon Innovative App Challenge

September 09, 2014

Join the Verizon Innovative App Challenge for a chance to win $20K for your school.

Girls in a Tech World: Endless Possibilities of Computer Science (Video)

September 05, 2014

Have you seen this video from Google: "Girls in a Tech World: Endless Possibilities of Computer Science" What do you think?

Maine is IT!

August 29, 2014

Great news! After nearly a year of planning, Maine's community colleges are offering over a dozen new training opportunities in information technology starting this summer.

eCybermission

August 28, 2014

Middle School students: eCybermission is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th-9th grade teams.