Maranda Chung
Science Team Lead & STEM Education Specialist
- Role
- Science Team Lead & Scieplay Principal Investigator at Maine Mathematics And Science Alliance
- Location
- Brunswick, ME, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maranda Chung
Dynamic science education leader with 14+ years of experience fostering meaningful learning experiences for K-12 youth and adult learners, spanning formal and informal environments. Currently leading the NSF-funded SciEPlay project, designing and delivering professional development to support play-based science and engineering in early childhood.Skilled in managing complex projects, building collaborative teams, and fostering strong partnerships with local school districts, non-profits, and research institutions. Committed to equity and innovation in science education, with strong analytical skills to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable results.Key expertise: Phenomena-driven and three-dimensional science instruction, informal science education (e.g, outdoor, environmental, garden-based), curriculum development, implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), professional learning design and facilitation, project management, marketing and communications, database management (Salesforce, Airtable).
Experience
Science Team Lead & Scieplay Principal Investigator
Maine Mathematics And Science Alliance
Jan 2025 — Present · Augusta, ME, US
GRANT STEWARDSHIP: Appointed by the NSF as Principal Investigator (PI) for the $1.3M SciEPlay project. Successfully managed a critical leadership transition, ensuring continuity in project milestones, financial oversight, reporting, and collaborative partnerships. Co-lead ongoing professional learning design and facilitation efforts.STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT: Direct the project\'s national dissemination strategy including conference presentations and outreach. Manage future funding opportunities and grant applications to sustain and scale early childhood STEM initiatives.ABOUT: The Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports K-12 educators through professional development, STEM research/evaluation, and the building of statewide networks to sustain systemic education improvement.
Education
School for International Training
International Honors Program "Rethinking Globalization: Nature, Culture, and Justice"
2009 — 2010
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
2007 — 2011
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