To promote growth and interest in the sciences of engineering and computers; to provide opportunities to instruct teachers, coaches, and mentors in the skills necessary to in turn mentor and teach the youth of Maine. STEM Outreach seeks to provide a supportive, mentoring atmosphere for teachers wishing to pursue advancement in the sometimes daunting world of engineering and computer science. Maine Robotics also seeks to provide a supportive system for children and youth to learn more about engineering and computer science in an energetic, educational manner.

STEM Outreach works with over 1400 children, youth, and adults each year in STEM related educational opportunities, since its founding in 2004 over 7,000 children have participated in our programs. In Maine’s world of higher education Maine Robotics partners with the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine’s School of Engineering, The Maine 4H program, the Maine Girl Scout Council, The Maine Maritime Academy, and the University of Maine at Farmington’s Department of Computer Science. Maine Robotics also works with community programs and schools across the State to bring these activities to as far reaching a population as possible.

Thank You for Supporting STEM Outreach

Every year STEM Outreach works with 100+ schools, 1500+ students, and hundreds of adult mentors, teachers and coaches.  While registration fees associated with our programs help fund these programs, they only account for about 70% of what it takes to run all these programs.  The other 30% comes from corporate, foundation, and individual support.  

As a non-profit, all of the funds that come into STEM Outreach must be spent on our programs.  That includes space rental, equipment, staff, t-shirts, trophies, advertising, travel and training.  Your donation makes all of this possible.  Without support such as yours, we would not be able to offer as many programs in as many communities around the state of Maine.

Thank you for all of your help,
Tom Bickford, Executive Director