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LabVenture
Each year, GMRI hosts nearly 10,000 Maine middle schoolers in its LabVenture program — a hands-on, interactive, authentic investigation of current research on the Gulf …
Education
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Rebuilding LabVenture
As a centerpiece of the NASA-funded Real World, Real Science project, GMRI reimagined, developed, and launched a new LabVenture experience in September 2018. This effort …
Education
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Extending LabVenture into the Classroom
In tandem with the redevelopment of LabVenture, GMRI and the Education Development Center have created a suite of classroom and teacher professional development activities to …
Education
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LabVenture Learning Retention and Engagement
This research project investigates the power and potential of visual representations and conversational reflections in supporting scientific discovery and learning during and after LabVenture, our …
Science
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Revealing the Systemic Impacts of LabVenture
This research project investigates the short-term and long-term impacts of the LabVenture program on Maine’s students, families, and learning communities in terms of their perception …
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GMRI Home Delivery
To adapt to modern challenges we created the GMRI Home Delivery program to provide teachers, students, and parents with virtual education options. All of the …
Education
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Learning Resource Hub
Across all of our educational efforts at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, we've created compelling curriculum resources targeting middle school learners. Through our resources, …
Education
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Choice-Based Assessments
In work led by Stanford University’s AAALab and supported by GMRI, we look to understand how experiences in LabVenture and in the classroom affect students’ …
Education
Reports
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LabVenture Participation, 2019-2020 School Year
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Findings Volume 1
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LV_Kiosk_welcome-screen_BGelements-alpha.mp4
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2020 LV Visits by County AR
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General
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LabVenture
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Campaign for the Gulf of Maine Raises Over $22 Million
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Annual Report 2021
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Annual Report 2020
Stories
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Relaunching LabVenture
Three years ago, a team of GMRI staff, project partners, vendors, and advisors began building an unparalleled learning experience for Maine’s middle school students, thanks …
Announcements
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Making LabVenture Accessible
Last year, we launched an all-new LabVenture experience, including updated content and state-of-the-art technology. After a little more than a year and 14,000 students served, …
Tidings
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New LabVenture Unveiled
In September, a group of project partners, staff, and donors gathered to celebrate the launch of an all-new LabVenture — our hands-on science experience for …
Tidings
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2020 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
Whether face-to-face or online, over the course of the 2019-2020 school year we engaged students in deep and authentic scientific inquiry to uncover new knowledge …
Announcements
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Students Return to LabVenture
LabVenture Program Manager Meredyth Sullivan shares our plan to welcome students back for in-person LabVenture.
Tidings
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2021–22 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
We welcome you to learn more about LabVenture’s successes and stories from the 2021-2022 school year and join us in celebrating the donors who make …
Announcements
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New Lab for LabVenture!
On June 1, students from Bonny Eagle Middle School were the last group to experience LabVenture! in the current layout of our Cohen Center for …
Tidings
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New Year, New LabVenture!
Every new year brings change, but 2018 will be truly transformative for our cornerstone education program. Next fall, we will unveil a totally updated LabVenture! …
Tidings
Labs And Action Areas
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Engaging Students in Science
We build Maine middle school students’ critical thinking skills and understanding of the nature of science through participation in authentic science experiences.
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Projects
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LabVenture
Each year, GMRI hosts nearly 10,000 Maine middle schoolers in its LabVenture program — a hands-on, interactive, authentic investigation of current research on the Gulf …
Education

Rebuilding LabVenture
As a centerpiece of the NASA-funded Real World, Real Science project, GMRI reimagined, developed, and launched a new LabVenture experience in September 2018. This effort …
Education

Extending LabVenture into the Classroom
In tandem with the redevelopment of LabVenture, GMRI and the Education Development Center have created a suite of classroom and teacher professional development activities to …
Education

LabVenture Learning Retention and Engagement
This research project investigates the power and potential of visual representations and conversational reflections in supporting scientific discovery and learning during and after LabVenture, our …
Science

Revealing the Systemic Impacts of LabVenture
This research project investigates the short-term and long-term impacts of the LabVenture program on Maine’s students, families, and learning communities in terms of their perception …

GMRI Home Delivery
To adapt to modern challenges we created the GMRI Home Delivery program to provide teachers, students, and parents with virtual education options. All of the …
Education

Learning Resource Hub
Across all of our educational efforts at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, we've created compelling curriculum resources targeting middle school learners. Through our resources, …
Education

Choice-Based Assessments
In work led by Stanford University’s AAALab and supported by GMRI, we look to understand how experiences in LabVenture and in the classroom affect students’ …
Education
Reports
LabVenture Participation, 2019-2020 School Year
Download the PDFFindings Volume 1
Download the PDFLV_Kiosk_welcome-screen_BGelements-alpha.mp4
Download the PDF2020 LV Visits by County AR
Download the PDFGeneral

LabVenture

Campaign for the Gulf of Maine Raises Over $22 Million

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020
Stories
View all Stories
Relaunching LabVenture
Three years ago, a team of GMRI staff, project partners, vendors, and advisors began building an unparalleled learning experience for Maine’s middle school students, thanks …
Announcements

Making LabVenture Accessible
Last year, we launched an all-new LabVenture experience, including updated content and state-of-the-art technology. After a little more than a year and 14,000 students served, …
Tidings

New LabVenture Unveiled
In September, a group of project partners, staff, and donors gathered to celebrate the launch of an all-new LabVenture — our hands-on science experience for …
Tidings

2020 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
Whether face-to-face or online, over the course of the 2019-2020 school year we engaged students in deep and authentic scientific inquiry to uncover new knowledge …
Announcements

Students Return to LabVenture
LabVenture Program Manager Meredyth Sullivan shares our plan to welcome students back for in-person LabVenture.
Tidings

2021–22 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
We welcome you to learn more about LabVenture’s successes and stories from the 2021-2022 school year and join us in celebrating the donors who make …
Announcements

New Lab for LabVenture!
On June 1, students from Bonny Eagle Middle School were the last group to experience LabVenture! in the current layout of our Cohen Center for …
Tidings

New Year, New LabVenture!
Every new year brings change, but 2018 will be truly transformative for our cornerstone education program. Next fall, we will unveil a totally updated LabVenture! …
Tidings
Labs And Action Areas

Engaging Students in Science
We build Maine middle school students’ critical thinking skills and understanding of the nature of science through participation in authentic science experiences.