Annual Conference
The Maine Girls Collaborative Project (MGCP) will host a variety of events for girl-serving organizations, educators, and business professionals in its area.
Kick-Off Conference Report
The Maine Girls Collaborative Project held its Kick-Off Conference on October 10, 2008, at the University of Maine. With more than 80 people in attendance, a wide variety of sectors and all geographic parts of the state were represented. The conference was well-received, and several individuals from Maine have registered in the Program Directory since the event.
Local news station WLBZ2 interviewed several collaborative leads and aired the footage that evening.
Dr. Amy Arnett, environmental scientist at Unity College and Fulbright Scholar, delivered the keynote address. A panel presentation provided context for discussions among participants.
Most of the day was devoted to describing the various resources and tools of the National Girls Collaborative Project, and providing opportunities for the participants to network and strategize plans to develop collaborative partnerships.
Pictures from the Kick-Off conference may be viewed at http://www.mainestem.org/MGCP2008.asp?pic=slides
how¢er=1&max=5. This is part of the new Maine Girls Collaborative Project site, http://www.mainestem.org/MGCP.asp.
Maine Mini-Grant Updates November 2008
The first round of Maine Mini-Grant proposals is now active, and the Maine Girls Collaborative Project has up to $10,000 to distribute in this cycle. Individuals, businesses, and organizations serving girls in STEM are encouraged to register in the Program Directory, find a collaborating partner, and apply for a Mini-Grant.
