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2024 GOALS Part of MMSA's vision is to prepare tomorrow's workforce for careers in Maine and increase equitable access to STEM education for ALL preK-12 students. To achieve these goals, MMSA is focusing on: 1. Programming for neurodiverse learners, rural communities, and immigrant and BIPOC youth. 2. Collaborating with universities and businesses that do cutting-edge STEM research. 3. Scaling up computer science learning opportunities in K-12 and afterschool environments. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor Maine's youth STEM competitions: Sponsors of the Maine State Science Fair and Middle School Science & Engineering Fair will serve a key role in encouraging the next generation of scientists and STEM innovators to pursue their ambitions in high school and beyond. Each year, hundreds of students, community members, teachers and Maine businesses participate in the fair. Businesses may sponsor these high- profile events at the $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 levels. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Make a gift to MMSA's Annual Fund to keep our vital programs thriving. Your support directly impacts MMSA educators, students and the communities we serve. Give today at MMSA.org/ donations. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Join MMSA's Board of Directors: We are looking to add individuals with specific expertise to our full Board of Directors or as a committee member, including: f Fundraising and development f Informal/out-of-school STEM education f STEM education research f Organizational management f Finance/Accounting Become a Maine State Science Fair judge: Recruitment begins in January! Visit our judges' page at maine-state- science-fair.com/judge to learn about how you can get involved. N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) Established: 1992 / Employees: 32 / Annual revenue: $4.45 million TOP FUNDING SOURCES 50% Federal competitive grants 25% Earned revenue contracts with school districts 15% Non-federal competitive grants 8% Individual contributions 1% Corporate donations 1% Other CONTACT 343 Water St. Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 626-3230 www.mmsa.org facebook.com/mmsa.org linkedin.com/company/maine- mathematics-and-science-alliance/ twitter.com/mmsa_org instagram.com/mmsa_org MISSION STATEMENT Finding inspiring new ways to get people excited about Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) today so that our youth can become the innovators, problem solvers and workforce of tomorrow. Providing professional learning experiences; conducting research and evaluation; and building networks to sustain systemic statewide improve- ment—all in PreK-12 STEM education. AT A GLANCE 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests Ruth Kermish- Allen, PhD Executive Director 2022-2023 School Year — Schools and communities Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) partnered with across the state of Maine. BOARD MEMBERS Susan Bates Retired Erica Beck Spencer Curriculum Specialist, University of California Lindsay Coe Director of Marketing, Resources Systems Group, Inc Kevin Hathaway Vice President of Professional Services, StreetLight Data Jeff Hecker Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, University of Maine Angela Lett Interim Director of Development & Communications at the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts Kevin London Senior Vice President Human Resources, Retired, Fairchild Semiconductor Lily J. Lu Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Corporate & Securities Counsel, IDEXX Laboratories Inc. Andrea Marcado Professional Learning Specialist, World- Class Instructional Design and Assessment Margo Murphy Science Teacher, Camden Hills Regional High School Joel Pike Director of Energy Strategy, ND Paper The 2023 Maine Middle School Science & Engineering Fair held at the Boys & Girls Club in Gardiner. VO L . X X I X N O. X X I I 78 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 24