Inspiring a new generation of scientists through hands-on education & industry connections
ME Bioscience Day is a statewide event that aims to get middle school students excited about science. The event focuses on educating Maine’s youth about the different career paths and opportunities that are available in the life sciences industry in Maine. Professionals in these fields volunteer to visit local middle school classrooms to talk with students about their career in science, their daily tasks, and the opportunities that are available in such careers. Bioscience Association of Maine started this initiative in 2016 to promote science as a subject in schools and create student awareness for a potential career path in a science field.
Impact
2023 | 46 participating schools & 5,400 students
2022 | 46 participating schools & 6,700 students
2021 | 52 participating schools & 7,250 students
2020 | 46 participating schools & 5,100 students
2019 | 23 participating schools & 3,300 students
2018 | 14 participating schools & 2,000 students
For Teachers
ME Bioscience Day is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual formats. Teachers are able to request which format they prefer, but are subject to volunteer availability in your area.
In-Person Format: Maine scientists and life science professionals volunteer to visit local middle school classrooms to talk with students about their career in science, their daily tasks, and the opportunities that are available in science based careers along with instructing a hands-on activity.
Virtual Format: In lieu of live presentations, we produce virtual video presentations that feature scientists discussing their careers in the bioscience industry. Additionally, we provide a lesson plan and materials for each school to perform a hands-on activity.
If your school or your classroom is interested in signing up for ME Bioscience Day 2024, please contact us at [email protected].
For Companies & Industry Professionals
Inspire future scientist and help to promote workforce development within Maine’s life sciences industry! Companies and industry professionals can get involved through volunteer or sponsorship opportunities.
Volunteer
We are looking for scientist and life science professionals to volunteer at local middle schools. Volunteers will talk a bit about what life science is, the variety of jobs within the industry, their company, and what their day-to-day job looks like. Typically, volunteers will also bring some type of hands-on activity for students to perform in the classroom. We are sensitive to travel and timing restrictions.
If you are interested in volunteering, or want to learn more, please contact us at [email protected].
Sponsor
If you are unable to volunteer, but would still like to be involved, we encourage you to become a ME Bioscience Day supporter! Sponsorships allow us to reach more schools and provide materials for hands-on activities. Your logo will be displayed to thousands of middle school students and their teachers across the state. Sponsorship: $400.
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Brianna at [email protected], or use the PayPal button below.
ME Bioscience Day 2024 Supporters
ME Bioscience Day 2024 Participating Schools
| Bonny Eagle Middle School, Buxton | Bristol Consolidated School, Bristol | Bruce M. Whittier Middle School, Poland |
| Caribou Community School, Caribou | Cascade Brook School, Farmington | Cherryfield Elementary School, Cherryfield |
| China Middle School, China | Day Mountain Regional Middle School, Strong | Durham Community School, Durham |
| Fort Kent Elementary School, Fort Kent | Gorham Middle School, Gorham | Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, Gray |
| Great Salt Bay Community School, Damariscotta | Greely Middle School, Cumberland | Greenville Consolidated School, Greenville |
| Helen S. Dunn School, Greenbush | Hope Elementary School, Hope | James F. Doughty School, Bangor |
| Jonesport Elementary School, Jonesport | Jordan-Small Middle School, Raymond | King Middle School, Portland |
| Lamoine Consolidated School, Lamoine | Lawrence Junior High, Fairfield | Medomak Middle School, Waldoboro |
| Messalonskee Middle School, Oakland | Middle School of the Kennebunks, Kennebunk | Mount Desert Elementary School, Northeast Harbor |
| Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham | Nokomis Regional Middle School, Newport | North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth |
| Philip W. Sugg Middle School, Lisbon | Piscataquis Community Secondary School, Guilford | Presque Isle Middle School, Presque Isle |
| Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School, Machias | Saco Middle School, Saco | Sanford Middle School, Sanford |
| Scarborough Middle School, Scarborough | Searsport District Middle School, Searsport | Skowhegan Area Middle School, Skowhegan |
| South Bristol School, South Bristol | South Portland Middle School, South Portland | Southern Aroostook Community Schools, Dyer Brook |
| Spruce Mountain Middle School, Jay | Stearns Junior High School, Millinocket | Stratton School, Stratton |
| Telstar Middle School, Bethel | Tremont Consolidated School, Bass Harbor | Veazie Community School, Veazie |
| Warsaw Middle School, Pittsfield | Waynflete School, Portland | Wells Junior High, Wells |
| William S. Cohen School, Bangor | Windham Middle School, Windham | Winslow Elementary School, Winslow |
| Winslow Junior High School, Winslow | Winthrop Middle School, Winthrop | Woodland High School, Baileyville |
| Yarmouth School System, Yarmouth | York Middle School, York |