Igniting Engineering & Computer Science Minds
A Professional Learning Experience for Grades 3-8 Teachers
Professional learning opportunity open to grade 3–8 science, mathematics and/or STEM teachers in Maine
Presented by: University of Maine College of Engineering & Computing
Facilitated by: Shane Barker from the RiSE Center, University of Maine
Made possible by: Tom Hickey ’73 BS CHE, ’74PP and Christine Hickey ’73 EDU
In this 2-day engineering and computing content immersion we will provide opportunities for you to gain experience and confidence with engineering and computer science concepts and instructional activities using these concepts
Gain confidence to integrate engineering into your classroom
Participate in grade-level engineering and computer science activities led by a facilitator and university faculty.
Complete an instructional activity using micro:bit, including basic coding
Explore a variety of engineering and computer science activities that are aligned to Maine science standards.
We will work with actual NGSS and Common Core Math aligned hands-on activities. Teachers will leave each day with tasks that can be used directly in classrooms.
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $385, contact hours, and lunch is included!
To request a reasonable accessibility accommodation to participate, please submit a request form and/or contact the RiSE Center: risecenter@maine.edu or 207-581-4672.
The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Event Details:
Dates: July 28 and 29, 2025
Times: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. with one-hour lunch break
Location: Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center, University of Maine, Orono &
Zoom follow up sessions during the 2025–26 school year.
For: Professional learning opportunity open to grade 3–8 science, mathematics and/or STEM teachers in Maine
Cost: $200 registration fee. If your school or district is unable to pay this cost, please contact the RiSE Center for scholarship options, risecenter@maine.edu.
Registration is open through July 9, 2025.
