Microphone

Communication to the public, legislative bodies and other concerned groups is a major part in any scientist’s profession. Using a microphone effectively is a skill which can be developed with basic practice, and is critical in assuring that your message is delivered clearly and concisely.

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When we think of STEM professionals, we generally think of scientists and engineers working in specialized laboratories or in the field doing quantitative and analytical work and, for the most part, that’s pretty accurate. However there are a number of critical STEM career pathways that help keep us safe and healthy without any traditional lab work. Science policy professionals work primarily in the field of communications explaining dense scientific topics to media outlets, elected officials, and the general public. These STEM professionals often influence policy, laws, and regulations by advising the attorneys and politicians who often develop these policies. Careers like “Science Policy Advisor, Science or Technical Specialist, or Public Policy Analyst” all combine STEM literacy with an ability to communicate effectively.

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When we think of STEM professionals, we generally think of scientists and engineers working in specialized laboratories or in the field doing quantitative and analytical work and, for the most part, that’s pretty accurate. However there are a number of critical STEM career pathways that help keep us safe and healthy without any traditional lab work. Science policy professionals work primarily in the field of communications explaining dense scientific topics to media outlets, elected officials, and the general public. These STEM professionals often influence policy, laws, and regulations by advising the attorneys and politicians who often develop these policies. Careers like “Science Policy Advisor, Science or Technical Specialist, or Public Policy Analyst” all combine STEM literacy with an ability to communicate effectively.

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Communication & Policy

When we think of STEM professionals, we generally think of scientists and engineers working in specialized laboratories or in the field doing quantitative and analytical work and, for the most part, that’s pretty accurate. However there are a number of critical STEM career pathways that help keep us safe and healthy without any traditional lab work. Science policy professionals work primarily in the field of communications explaining dense scientific topics to media outlets, elected officials, and the general public. These STEM professionals often influence policy, laws, and regulations by advising the attorneys and politicians who often develop these policies. Careers like “Science Policy Advisor, Science or Technical Specialist, or Public Policy Analyst” all combine STEM literacy with an ability to communicate effectively.

Policy Director

Policy Director

Park Ranger

Park Ranger

A park ranger is part naturalist, part teacher, and part public safety officer. The love of the outdoors, curiosity about nature and concern for the changes occurring at the human scale are key characteristics of a park ranger. Photography, music, story-telling, rock-climbing and hiking are all part of the ranger’s working day. Our rangers believe that one must stay curious, ask questions and seek answers.

Northern Maine Program Director

Northern Maine Program Director

Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator

A research coordinator does just that, they coordinate all the various aspects of research projects within a project area or laboratory facility in order to maximize the effective use of time and resources. They have more general interests and training in a variety of research areas to enable them to work effectively with different disciplines, troubleshoot potential problems and provide solutions. A research coordinator is inquisitive, has a broad background, takes an active role in their projects and, hopefully, is a jack-of-all-trades.