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Tech firms call for mandatory computer classes in Massachusetts

June 18, 2013

Executives from Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., and other leading firms want to require all Massachusetts public schools to teach computer science

About Coastal Studies for Girls

June 17, 2013

Coastal Studies for Girls provides high school sophomores with an opportunity to excel in science and technology in a community defined by academic, experiential and inspirational learning.

States scramble to attract suddenly hot cybersecurity firms

June 17, 2013

As data dragnets and information breaches dominate the news, states are scrambling to cash in on a rapidly expanding business sector by offering tax incentives to firms that protect sensitive information from outside attacks.

About Maine VEX Robotics

June 14, 2013

Maine VEX works to spread interest and excitement about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among middle and high school students in Maine through the VEX Robotics Competition.

Quarterly Report - April-June 2013

June 14, 2013

I've met with over 55 volunteers, advisors, educators, students, and other constituents and the overwhelming majority have confirmed their commitment to Project>Login, and their desire to working actively with us to meet and surpass our goal.

Progress Report - June 2013 - Volunteer Thank You Reception

June 06, 2013

Project>Login has gone from a vision shared by a small number of Maine's innovative leaders into a statewide initiative due, in large part, to your work. I've never worked with a group of such consistently talented, and dedicated volunteers who are so passionate about a shared goal. Thank you!

Why Programming Is The Core Skill Of The 21st Century

May 31, 2013

Programming skills are becoming ever more important, quickly turning into the core competency for all kinds of 21st Century workers....

Maine Civic Hack Day in Portland and Bangor

May 31, 2013

Maine Civic Hack Day's focus on building technical solutions that improve daily life for real people in our communities. Check back early next year for a 2015 date.

ACM Special Interest Group for Information Technology Education

May 28, 2013

SIGITE provides a forum to discuss, develop, evolve, and promote the discipline of IT.

Unum, TDBank, and WEX are seeking 27 summer interns

May 25, 2013

In addition to the dozens of positions available around the state through our internships inventory, three southern Maine companies are now looking for 27 summer computing IT interns.