About Schoodic Education and Research Center

The Schoodic Education and Research Center Institute, or SERC Institute, was created in 2004 as Acadia Partners for Science and Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Schoodic Education and Research Center of Acadia National Park. The Schoodic Education and Research Center is one of about 20 research learning centers in the United States, and is the largest of all these facilities.

The mission of SERC Institute is to guide present and future generations to greater understanding and respect for nature by providing research and learning opportunities through its outstanding Acadia National Park setting, unique coastal Maine facilities, and innovative partnership programs.

We bring private money together with public resources to support scientific research and education. Our activities include:

Raising money to provide direct support for park research
Providing logistic support for research activities and on-campus educational programs offered by Acadia National Park
Directing a professional development program for teachers that introduces them to research at Acadia National Park and helps them use this research in classroom science instruction

Our work depends on donor support. Learn more about how your support will make a difference.

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Events at SERC

Call for SERC Volunteers

Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 9:00am - Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:00pm

The Schoodic Education and Research Center, SERC Institute and Acadia National Park are looking for volunteers to staff the new gatehouse at the entrance to SERC. It’s a new SERC, a new gatehouse, and a new program. The gatehouse will serve as the welcome center for SERC until the Rockefeller Building is completed and will be open year round. We need people who can volunteer to greet visitors, answer questions, and give directions. Training is ongoing. Call SERC at 288-1310 for additional information.
Acadia's Artist-in-Residence Program

Friday, March 16, 2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm

Join SERC Institute staff and Kate Petrie, Educator and Ranger with Acadia National Park at SERC for an overview of the Artists-in-Residence program and what is coming up this year. Bring your lunch to Moore Auditorium; SERC will provide hot and cold drinks. Free and open to the public. Donations always welcome.
Northeast Algal Symposium

Friday, April 20, 2012 - 8:00am - Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 4:00pm

NEAS will meet at the Schoodic Education and Research Center, Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor, ME
April 20-22, 2012
“Getting the Message Out”: gathering resources, exploring techniques and learning how to deliver scientific messages to broader audiences
Keynote speaker: Dr. Nancy Knowlton, Sant Chair for Marine Science at the Smithsonian’s National  Museum of Natural History (USA)

For registration information, please visit the NEAS website.

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