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Maine App Challenge deadline for submission is May 15

March 02, 2022 · & the award ceremony will be June 18, 2022

Love technology? Here is a chance to put your passion to a purpose and win a scholarship along the way! The Maine App Challenge is an incredible opportunity for Maine middle school and high school students who are 13 years of age and older to create a mobile application with a chance to win a scholarship and other valuable rewards. There are three scholarships available for the top mobile apps: $6,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. Other awards… READ MORE

HighByte is the exclusive technology sponsor for our Girls Who Code Summer camps

March 02, 2022 · for the 2nd year in a row!!

Project>Login would like to thank HighByte for being our Exclusive Technology sponsor for the 2nd year in a row. We are so grateful for HighByte's support and commitment to the Girls Who Code initiatives in Maine. We will be able to provide a tech device for each GWC camper to take home after their week at camp. This summer will we help partners deliver quality week-long summer camp experiences that will introduce students to the Girls Who Code curriculum, values, and sisterhood. The support… READ MORE

Summer 2022 Flight Experiments Workshop - Teachers in Space

February 21, 2022

Teachers, how would you like to learn how to build an Arduino based miniature satellite with your students and launch it to the upper atmosphere and into space!? Find out how by attending the Teachers in Space Professional Development Workshop at Brunswick Landing, in partnership with the Maine Space Grant Consortium and Educate Maine happening August 15-19, 2022! Informational Flyer To register: https://tis.org/maineworkshopregistration/ READ MORE

Register now for Tech Night! - A signature event during the Maine Science Festival

February 11, 2022 · March 18th in Bangor

Middle School students and their families are invited to join us in-person for Tech Night Friday March 18 during the Maine Science Festival. This signature event returns to the Maine Discovery Museum with many hands-on technology and computing workshops. The event will be held from 4:30-7pm in Bangor. A description of the workshops is found below. For more information about the Maine Science Festival please visit: https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/ Register now to reserve your spot! Tech… READ MORE

Girls Who Code Summer Programs- Accepting Applications!

February 11, 2022

Girls Who Code invites current high school students who identify as girls or non-binary to apply to join them this summer for their free programs. As a Girls Who Code Community Partner, Educate Maine is thrilled to let you know that your application will receive priority consideration when you apply! The 2-week, introductory Summer Immersion Program (SIP) hosts current 9th-11th graders in live, virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like EA, Pfizer, and ViacomCBS. Students… READ MORE

The Million Girls Moonshot is launching its inaugural Flight Crew!

February 10, 2022

The Flight Crew is a cohort of youth advocates, ages 13-18, who are committed to creating equity for girls in STEM through elevating youth voices and inspiring future STEM leaders. We are looking for young scientists, engineers, inventors, builders, and leaders who have been inspired by their experience outside of the school classroom. Flight Crew members will participate in six months of virtual programming where they will hone their leadership and advocacy skills using their own experiences… READ MORE

PK-5 teachers wanted to chat about computer science integration and happening in classrooms

February 08, 2022

Calling all PK-5 teachers about how you are bringing computer science to your classrooms!! Email geoffry.cyr@gmail.com or DM @GeoffCyr on twitter for more information! READ MORE

Microsoft TEALS Program now accepting applications

February 07, 2022

TEALS Program Learn more about bringing the TEALS Program to your school at Microsoft.com/TEALS Putting high school students on a pathway to economic opportunity through equitable, inclusive computer science. Apply now here: https://www.tealsk12.org/apply/schools/new/ READ MORE

7th Annual Thomas Cup seeks teams for overnight competition event March 18-19

February 04, 2022 · Registration now open!

Thomas College is hosting their 7th Annual Thomas Cup in person and on campus for an all-nighter March 18-19, 2022. The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years. Competition areas include cyber defense, esports, computer science, and crime scene analysis. All Maine… READ MORE

Request for Proposals for 2nd Annual CS Summer of Fun! Presentations Issued

January 31, 2022

Project>Login will host its second annual CS Summer of Fun Professional Development week June 27-July 1 and we are seeking proposals for computer science professional development workshop sessions. Proposals from teachers and CS champions will be prioritized, with an emphasis on increasing high school students' access to computer science. Professional development for other Maine educators to learn from seasoned classroom instructors who are successfully incorporating computer science in… READ MORE