Sen. Collins Speaks to Science Education Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Identifying climate change as "the most serious environmental problem facing mankind in the 21st century," Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine) spoke to the importance of training a new generation of scientists and science educators in her keynote speech at the dedication of the John G. Moore Auditorium at the Schoodic Education and Research Center. While recognizing the important role that the new auditorium can play for Acadia Partners and the Schoodic Education and Research Center, the Senator's focus was squarely on the programs emerging from the collaboration of Acadia Partners, Acadia National Park, and other partners: "We are here today to celebrate not only the opening of a wonderful building, but also the accomplishments of an outstanding partnership. The support Acadia Partners for Science and Learning provides to research and education is a team effort. I am proud to be a member of this team." Read full article: 'Sen. Collins Speaks to Science Education' (2605 bytes more)

Acadia Dedicates John G. Moore Auditorium Monday, August 13, 2007 U.S. Sen. Susan M. Collins (R-Maine) was the featured speaker at the August 6, 2007 dedication of the new Jobn G. Moore auditorium on the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus in Acadia National Park. Sen. Collins' remarks (see related story) highlighted the importance of the research and education that Acadia Partners, working with Acadia National Park, is enabling on the SERC campus. The dedication of the John G. Moore Auditorium opens a new chapter in that education and research effort. Read full article: 'Acadia Dedicates John G. Moore Auditorium' (1586 bytes more)

Resource Acadia Talk: Geology and Sculptures Monday, August 13, 2007 Learn about the geologic origin, natural history, artistic qualities, and historical significance of local Downeast stone. Join geologist and L.L.Bean Acadia Research Fellow Chris Koteas and stone sculptor Jesse Salisbury for a slide show and discussion being held in conjunction with the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium. Following an indoor presentation, the program will visit the work sites of the 8 artists participating in the symposium, view their work, and discuss with them their artistic perceptions of the local stone they are working with. All activities will take place at the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus in the Schoodic Section of Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor. For a more information about this event, including time and location, click here.

Acadia Partners Wins Maine Education Grant Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Acadia Partners for Science and Learning, working in partnership with Unity College, Waldo County Technical Center, Mount View High School, Tri-County Technical Center, Nokomis Regional High School, and the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research at the University of Maine, has been awarded a grant of $106,640 from the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) to initiate programs that will boost professional development for teachers in science and mathematics and improve student achievement. The project will bring together teachers, working scientists and college education faculty to enhance the use of problem-centered learning in math and science and help teachers incorporate the skills and traits of scientific inquiry and technological design into the instructional program. Read full article: 'Acadia Partners Wins Maine Education Grant' (4535 bytes more)

Lance Mahaney Provides Scholarships for Teachers this Summer Monday, June 11, 2007 Acadia Partners for Science and Learning today announced that it has received a gift from Lance Mahaney, of Webber Energy Fuels, who is also an Acadia Partners board member. Mr. Mahaney's gift will provide scholarships for teachers attending summer workshops and institutes offered at the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus in Acadia National Park. Read full article: 'Lance Mahaney Provides Scholarships for Teachers this Summer' (2773 bytes more)

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