Cores
Core 1: Administrative
Core 1 plays a crucial role in Maine-SMART by providing centralized network support to enhance team science, communication, inclusivity, and alignment with state priorities. The Administrative Core supports a centralized approach and strengthens integration and synergies across all cores by ensuring that all voices are represented in decision-making processes.
Leadership
Pips Veazey
UMaine CO-PI
Director of Portland Gateway
alice.veazey@maine.edu
Personnel
Catharine Biddle
University of Maine
Professor of Educational Leadership
tish carr
UMaine Wabanaki Center
Program Manager
Karissa Tilbury
University of Maine
Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Aaron Weiskittel
University of Maine
Professor of Forest Biometrics and Modeling, Director of the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests
Shaun Bourque
University of Maine
Senior Fiscal and Administrative Coordinator
Anne Heberger-Marino
University of Maine
Associate Director of Maine EPSCoR
Daniel Timmermann
University of Maine
Communications Manager
Darren Ranco
University of Maine
Professor of Anthropology & Chair of Native American
Partners
Core 2: Academic Infrastructure and Research Facilities
Core 2 works with the Administrative Core and other stakeholders to encourage the integration of research and education, convergent research, and STEM faculty recruitment and retention.
Leadership
Jeremy Qualls
University of Southern Maine PI
USM Professor of Physics and Engineering
jeremy.qualls@maine.edu
Giovanna Guidoboni
UMaine CO-PI
Dean of UMaine’s College of Engineering and Computing
giovanna.guidoboni@maine.edu
Personnel
Amanda Espitia
University of Maine
Director of Maine College of Engineering and Computing Initiative
Taylor Ward
University of Maine
Director of Outreach and Engagement Maine College of Engineering and Computing
Partners
Core 3: K-16 STEM Education and Workforce Readiness
Core 2 works with the Administrative Core and other stakeholders to encourage the integration of research and education, convergent research, and STEM faculty recruitment and retention.
Maine-BRIDGE
A project supporting STEM education by expanding access to real-world STEM-based opportunities for teachers. Led by Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA)
Professional Learning Community
A two year program focused on integrating computational learning sequences in middle school math and science classrooms. Led by Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI)
Leadership
Ruth Kermish-Allen
Maine Mathematics and Science PI
Maine Mathematics and Sciences Alliance Executive Director
rkermishallen@mmsa.org
Darren Ranco
UMaine CO-PI
UMaine Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs
darren.ranco@maine.edu
Personnel
Erin Adams
Southern Maine Community College
Professor of Biology
Catharine Biddle
University of Maine
Professor of Educational Leadership
John Daigle
University of Maine
Professor of Forest Recreation Management
Laura Dorsey
Southern Maine Community College
Professor of Biology
Kendra Hansen
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
Assistant Director of STEM Outreach
Asheesh Lanba
University of Southern Maine
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Moore
Southern Maine Community College
Chair of Biological Sciences
Bonnie Newsome
University of Maine
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Yuqi Song
University of Southern Maine
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Rhonda Tate
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
STEM Education Specialist
Thomas Bickford
University of Southern Maine
Director of STEM Outreach and Services
Emma Carey
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
STEM Education Specialist
Amanda Dickes
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Learning Scientist
Giovanna Guidoboni
University of Maine
Dean of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing
Kate Kastelein
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
Research Associate
Behrooz Mansuri
University of Southern Maine
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Rebecca Neville
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
Grants Administrator and Executive Assistant
Kennedy Rubert-Nason
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Anthony Sutton
University of Southern Maine
Professor of Native American Programs and Co-op
Xin Zhang
University of Southern Maine
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Partners
Core 4: Economic Development and Use-Inspired
Core 4 is led by the University Center for Economic Development (EDA Center), a collaboration of experts who will provide technical assistance and research for the implementation of the state’s 10-year economic development strategy. The existing capacity of the EDA Center will be enhanced through Maine-SMART, building synergistically on existing federal investments.
Leadership
Andrew Crawley
University of Maine Co-PI
UMaine Associate Professor of Economics
andrew.crawley@maine.edu
Renee Kelly
UMaine SP
UMaine Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation and Engagement
rwkelly@maine.edu
Personnel
Taylor Boucher
University of Maine
Innovation Programs Manager
Janet Yancey-Wrona
University of Maine
Technology Business Development Manager
Elinor Hunt
University of Maine
Research Associate Reginal Economic Development
