Maine Students to Take on Invasive Species with Their Laptops

~ New 21st Century Science Learning Community Engages Students in Authentic Scientific Inquiry ~

Portland – More than 300 supporters, teachers and students turned out at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) today, either in person or via Skype, to celebrate the launch of Vital Signs, marking a significant milestone for science education in Maine. Vital Signs leverages Maine’s laptop program to enable students to participate in a statewide effort to find invasive species, and to document the native species and habitats most vulnerable to future invasions.