Core 3: STEM Education (K-16) and K-16/Workforce Readiness Core 3 aligns many of the key partners to address statewide STEM education and workforce needs. The state’s R&D ecosystem is impacted by access to quality STEM education. Maine-BRIDGE Professional Learning Community Leadership: Ruth Kermish-AllenMMSA PIMaine Mathematics and Sciences Alliance Executive Directorrkermishallen@mmsa.org Darren RancoUMaine CO-PIProfessor of Anthropology