Science in Service: Maine's Water

Science in Service: Maine's Water

The Baxter Academy of Technology and Science welcomes students in Grades 7-9 for a one-day workshop focused on PFAS contamination in Maine.
Curiosity, Conscience, Clean Water

Maine has a water problem. It's invisible, it's widespread, and it's called PFAS. Join us for a hands-on, full-morning workshop where students will investigate Maine's forever chemical crisis using real science, living organisms, and creative communication.

Students will work like scientists, using planaria (small freshwater worms that are highly sensitive to water quality changes) to model how PFAS contamination affects living ecosystems. They will then test biochar as a filtration solution, explore Maine PFAS maps and data, and build evidence-based arguments for the best cleanup approach. The day wraps with student groups producing short videos making the case for how Maine should move forward.

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where: Baxter Academy, 185 Lancaster Street in Portland, ME

Who: Students in Grades 7, 8, or 9

Pricing: $25 per student
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In consideration of the opportunity for my child to participate in this workshop, I hereby release Baxter Academy for Technology and Science and their agents and employees from any liability, claims, demands, and cause of action whatsoever arising out of or relative to any loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by my child. I understand the arrangements and believe that the necessary precautions and plans for the care and supervision of my child during the workshop will be taken.

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