About Maine Robotics
Maine Robotics was created in 2004 to meet the growing needs of the educational-robotics community in Maine.
Maine Robotics is incorporated in the State of Maine and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Maine Robotics is incorporated in the State of Maine and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Our Mission:
To promote growth and interest in the sciences of engineering and computers; to provide opportunities to instruct teachers, coaches, and mentors in the skills necessary to in turn mentor and teach the youth of Maine. Maine Robotics seeks to provide a supportive, mentoring atmosphere for teachers wishing to pursue advancement in the sometimes daunting world of engineering and computer science. Maine Robotics also seeks to provide a supportive system for children and youth to learn more about engineering and computer science in an energetic, educational manner.
Our Reach:
The Reach of Maine Robotics: Maine Robotics works with over 1400 children, youth, and adults each year in STEM related educational opportunities, since its founding in 2004 over 7,000 children have participated in the Maine Robotics programs. In Maine’s world of higher education Maine Robotics partners with the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine’s School of Engineering, The Maine 4H program, the Maine Girl Scout Council, The Maine Maritime Academy, and the University of Maine at Farmington’s Department of Computer Science. Maine Robotics also works with community programs and schools across the State to bring these activities to as far reaching a population as possible.
Public Records:
Maine Robotics, as with all non-profit corporations, will provide a copy of our 990 tax returns, our incorporation documents, and our bylaws; all upon request. You can also download our 990 tax returns from https://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx. The information is available free, but you'll have to setup a free account.
| Maine Robotics Articles of Incorporation-IRS501c3letter.pdf |
Tom Bickford is the President and Director of Maine Robotics. Tom has operated the FIRST LEGO League in Maine since 2000 and has operated and administered Summer Robotics Programs since 2002. A former educator here in the state, Tom has degrees in both Biology and Biomedical Engineering as well as over 35 years of computer programming experience. Tom brings both the knowledge and the excitement to the children and youth he works with.
Maine Robotics is housed in Orono, Maine.
If you have any questions about the program or company please contact our office.
Thank You for Supporting Maine Robotics:
Every year Maine Robotics works with 100+ schools, 1500+ students, and hundreds of adult mentors, teachers and coaches. While registration fees associated with our programs help fund these programs, they only account for about 70% of what it takes to run all these programs. The other 30% comes from corporate, foundation, and individual support.
As a non-profit, all of the funds that come in to Maine Robotics must be spent on our programs. That includes space rental, equipment, staff, t-shirts, trophies, advertising, insurance (ask us about summer camp insurance some time), travel and training. Your donation makes all of this possible. Without support such as yours we would not be able to offer as many programs in as many communities around the state of Maine.
Thank you for all of your help,
Tom Bickford, Executive Director
As a non-profit, all of the funds that come in to Maine Robotics must be spent on our programs. That includes space rental, equipment, staff, t-shirts, trophies, advertising, insurance (ask us about summer camp insurance some time), travel and training. Your donation makes all of this possible. Without support such as yours we would not be able to offer as many programs in as many communities around the state of Maine.
Thank you for all of your help,
Tom Bickford, Executive Director
Maine Robotics is done in collaboration with the University of Southern Maine