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![Students gather around a table smiling in bright colored shirts holding a live lobster.]()
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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![This rendered image shows what the new LabVenture space will look like. A massive, open space filled with interactive kiosks flanked by a large wall that is a map of the Gulf of Maine.]()
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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![A group of students in a classroom investigating field trip photos on a computer screen with one hand pointing at the screen.]()
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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![This image depicts a large room with interactive touch tables surrounded by orange chairs, and a large projection screen in the background with a big map of the globe.]()
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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![This image shows one area of the LabVenture facility, with students looking down at interactive, virtual kiosks in front of a large wall with a big map of the Gulf of Maine on it.]()
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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![line art illustrates the GMRI lab with an arrow pointing toward a row of houses]()
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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![Students gather in a circle around a quadrat over a tide pool on grey rocks.]()
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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![This image is a close up of a student using a tablet designed for students with disabilities to interact with LabVenture features.]()
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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![The words "2021 Annual Report" overlayed on a blue-tinted image of water]()
Annual Report 2021
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![Looking down upon waves rippling against rocks with the title "Annual Report 2020" laid in the middle of the image]()
Annual Report 2020
Stories
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![Delighted students gather around interactive kiosks in our new, open LabVenture space. One student in a blue, red, and yellow superman shirt smiles excitedly as he holds a live lobster.]()
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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![This image is a close up of a student using a tablet designed for students with disabilities to interact with LabVenture features.]()
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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![This image shows one area of the LabVenture facility, with students looking down at interactive, virtual kiosks in front of a large wall with a big map of the Gulf of Maine on it.]()
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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![student hands wearing gloves holding a lobster during LabVenture]()
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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![Students gather around an interactive table and observe lobsters.]()
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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![This rendered image shows what the new LabVenture space will look like. A massive, open space filled with interactive kiosks flanked by a large wall that is a map of the Gulf of Maine.]()
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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![A graphic of the future LabVenture design which includes multiple interactive kiosks, a wall map of the Gulf of Maine. White outlines of students are spaced throughout the graphic to represent the real students that will experience this new LabVenture space soon.]()
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
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![LV visit manager Jessica Antonez shows a lobster to a computer while wearing a mask as part of the virtual labventure experience]()
Reflections on LabVenture Express
We developed LabVenture Express to continue serving Maine students and teachers during the pandemic. Learn more about this program from LabVenture Visit Manager Jessica Antonez.
Tidings
People
Labs And Action Areas
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![students examine a live lobster as part of LabVenture]()
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.
Projects
View all Projects
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
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
Reflections on LabVenture Express
We developed LabVenture Express to continue serving Maine students and teachers during the pandemic. Learn more about this program from LabVenture Visit Manager Jessica Antonez.
Tidings
People
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.