OUR MISSION

Established in 2009, the Hurricane Island Center for Science & Leadership delivers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) experiential education programs lasting 2-10 days for youth ages 11- 18. Our mission is to integrate science education, applied research, and leadership development through year-round educational programs and a seasonal environmentally-sustainable island community.

We inspire individuals to become impassioned change leaders and informed citizens in confronting current and future environmental challenges. Our research agenda focuses on answering local high priority questions and increasing scientific capacity regionally. We pursue initiatives that increase our knowledge through the scientific process, and the knowledge gained then informs communities and empowers people to take action.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

EDUCATION

We are an island that INTEGRATES science education and applied research.

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SCIENCE

We are an island that RESPONDS to community-driven science and research questions.

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We are an island that CREATES solutions through a sustainable island campus.

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COMMUNITY

We are an island that BUILDS leadership capacity to sustain communities.

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OUR VALUES

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Our island classroom and laboratory in Penobscot Bay inspire thoughtful questions about how the natural world works.

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We problem-solve using the scientific process, data, and critical thinking to investigate urgent ecological, environmental, and community-based questions.

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We bring people to share their stories and align, motivate, and transfer learning.

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To achieve a 100% renewable society we challenge students and researchers to be leaders empowered to create solutions.

OUR INSTAGRAM FEED

We had an excellent time last week welcoming groups from both @bowdoincollege and the @umainehonorscollege. Hurricane Island is a great place to start off the academic year and get students hands-on with the coastal Maine ecosystem -

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Congratulations to another round of @unitedpeopleglobal #UPGSustainability Leaders! This partner program is aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the @unitednations , bringing young leaders from around the world on a #Journey

Already looking forward to our next Scallop Research Collaborative event! This time we had University of Maine @aquaculture_research_institute and Introduction to Aquaculture at @university.of.maine joining us, as well as Togue Brawn of @downeastdayb

Join us for the @unitedpeopleglobal #upgsustainability event tomorrow 11am-12:30pm EST! Learn more about the international leaders who have spent the past week on Hurricane Island and what their projects and goals are!

https://unitedpeople.global/ev

Did you know that Maine's growing season has increased by over 60 days in the last 100 years? Just one of the new realities of a warming Gulf of Maine. It has been a dry summer as well, and conversations about water usage have flooded the minds of st

We had a beautiful sunset for our August Farm to Table event. Thanks to all those who could attend, and all our staff who make these very special gatherings possible!

Such a great time in our Art & Marine Science program - This intersection is critical to broader understanding and communication about the world we live in!

Thanks to all the artists who created works and helped guide our participants in their

Last week we had an amazing time with the High School Advanced Marine Science students - this program utilized our new vessel and some new sampling gear to get the whole class on the water for a day of collecting data around Hurricane - just like our

What's on the horizon for us? Well we're pretty excited to be making progress on the only offshore field research station in Penobscot Bay, which will be the 2nd in the Gulf of Maine!

Learn more on our website:
https://www.hurricaneisland.net/field

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Your donations help us continue to expand research and education around ocean science.

Ways to Give

OUR MISSION

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

OUR VALUES

OUR INSTAGRAM FEED

207-867-6050

info@hurricaneisland.net

19 Commercial Street

P.O. Box 1280

Rockland, ME 04841