2023 
PREVIEW

March 22nd | 6:30-8:30 PM, Sea Dog Barrell Room, Bangor

 

Join fellow trivia players for a night of science trivia created especially for the Maine Science Festival!

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Event type: trivia

Moderator: Matt Dexter

Recommended Audience: high school and up

March 23rd | 6:30-8:00 PM, Mason's Brewing Company, Brewer

 

Sometimes the best learning takes place in a bar. Relaxed atmospheres…..big science….  Science on Tap is a 21+ event.

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Event type: Forum

Presenters:  Matt York, Head Brewer, Mason’s Brewing Company, Penobscot County Keepers

Moderator: Jen Shepard, Penobscot Theatre Company

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Audience: 21+

March 24th | 6:30-8:30 PM, Bangor Arts Exchange, Bangor

 

5 Minute Genius™ features short, sharp talks by some of Maine’s finest scientists with 5 minutes per talk, plus 5 minutes for questions. Presenting a sprint through some of the most remarkable, cutting-edge science in Maine - you will feel like a genius in no time!

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Event type: Presentation

Presenters: 

Marko Pende, MDI Biological Laboratory 

Caitlin Howell, University of Maine

Dave Levine, IDEXX

Patrick Breeding, Dermarus

Ian Meng, University of New England

Moderator: Kate Dickerson, Maine Discovery Museum

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Sponsor: Maine Technology Institute

Recommended Audience: high school and up

March 24th | 4:30 - 7:00 PM, Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor

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Hey, middle schoolers - discover the world of computers and information technology? Learn, share, collaborate, and explore cutting-edge software and web-based tools. With workshops and hands-on activities, the program is designed for maximum engagement! 

 

Participants:

• Please bring a tablet, laptop, or smartphone. If you need to borrow one, email us at hello@mainesciencefestival.org. 

• Drop-off event; pizza dinner provided for participants.

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Event type: Middle school workshops, hands-on activities, sessions

Audience: middle schoolers

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March 25th | 9 AM - 4 PM

Cross Insurance Center Ballroom, Bangor

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Roll up your sleeves and learn through various hands-on activities from scientists and practitioners around the state. Make sure to stop in and visit each activity and see how science is everywhere!

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Event type: Hands-on

Recommended Audience: all ages

March 26th | 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Queen City Cinema Club, Bangor​

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What do science, math, innovation, and board games have in common? A lot, actually! Come and enjoy some drop-in gaming at Queen City Cinema Club, hosted by the SnowCon gaming convention crew. From resource management to agriculture to space travel, SnowCon regulars will be available to teach gamers ages middle school and up how to play a curated selection of games to celebrate the Maine Science Festival! 

 

Event type: Games

Recommended Audience: middle school and up