Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center
Join us on April 19 for our Open House!
Who We Are
The Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Center is designed to work with K-12 schools (public, private, and home), colleges, and adults for their STEAM-related interests. Our programming is rooted in positive youth development (PYD) that is inclusive, for fun and creative experiences. We offer a variety of public events, but can also cater to your learning needs.
Where We Are
The center is near the University of Maine campus in Orono at 491 College Ave.
What We Can Provide
- Classroom space for your program
- Hands-on STEAM workshops that interest you and your students
- Connection with UMaine campus departments and researchers to explore aspirations and career goals
- 4-H STEM Toolkits for classroom/ club use
- Workforce development/mentoring for UMaine students (through SEA BEaRS and STEM Ambassadors); lead programming, develop curriculum, etc.
- Professional development for educators – how to use toolkits, learn more about new topics (like aquaculture or PYD)
Contact Us/Staff
Meg Begley-Irish, 4-H Science Professional and 4-H Science Center Program Coordinator
Email: megan.begley@maine.edu
Jessy Brainerd, Administrative Specialist, State 4-H Office
Email: jessica.brainerd@maine.edu
Vanessa Klein, Assistant Extension Professor, 4-H STEM Specialist, Assistant Professor of Education
Email: vanessa.klein@maine.edu
Greg Kranich, 4-H Science Professional
Email: gregory.kranich@maine.edu
Alice Philbrick, Community Education Assistant
Email: alice.philbrick@maine.edu
Scarlett Tudor, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Cooperative Extension and Aquaculture Research Institute
Email: mary.tudor@maine.edu