A STEM Collaboration With SMCC

Science and math students from @smccmaine and #SaintJoesMaine took part in a week-long class to learn how to teach science concepts to middle school students through a new program designed to grow future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teachers in Maine—a project made possible by a grant from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program at the National Science Foundation. Bethany Willson #SaintJoesMaine ’22, one of this year’s Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine Scholars, pictured here with middle school students.

Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine (GFSTM) seeks to recruit and prepare future science and math teachers, and provide continued support as they enter the classroom in high-need school districts. GFSTM, a partnership between Saint Joseph’s College and Southern Maine Community College, is committed to growing the pool of highly qualified secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) teachers in Maine by creating and supporting multiple pathways into the profession and helping districts “grow their own.”

• Explore – Current SJC undergraduates, community college students, and high school students with an interest in STEM education are encouraged to sign up to become a GFSTM associate. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of activities to determine whether teaching is the right path for you!
• Preparation – Rising 3rd- and 4th- year students (including transfer students) in four STEM & Secondary Education programs can apply to be GFSTM Noyce Scholars and receive FULL TUITION scholarships to support their preparation.
• Support – After graduation, GFSTM Noyce Scholars will have access to mentoring and professional development through the program.

GFSTM is generously funded by the National Science Foundation.

Meet the 2020 GFSTM Noyce Scholarship recipients.