Community Central Lewiston has officially kicked off the new 4-H year! Yesterday, students at McMahon Elementary enjoyed the Mainly Physics Roadshow. The roadshow, hosted by David Sturm of the University of Maine Orono Department of Physics and Astronomy, demonstrates concepts of physics in a fun, interactive way. Later, over 100 students and their families joined us for dinner […]
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Last week, Community Central staff took part in the University of Maine’s Summer of Science (SOS) Train the Trainer day as we continue to prepare for our summer programming. This year’s theme is Seaweed Aquaculture. As part of Community Central, youth across Lewiston and Portland will be exploring different types of seaweed that grow along the Maine […]
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Across Lewiston and Portland, Community Central programming for 2016 has begun! In both cities, 4-H Faculty and Community Education Assistants (CEAs) are engaging youth in experiential STEM-based programming in the classroom, in community partner organization’s after-school programs, and at Lewiston and Portland Housing Authorities. In Lewiston, spring sessions have begun with a focus on math in science. […]
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