Celebrating One Year of Discovery: The Touch Tank That’s Bringing the Gulf of Maine to Life
One year ago, we introduced something special to our community … a hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and connect people directly with the incredible marine life of […]
Learning by Doing: George Stevens Academy Students Bring Fresh Energy to Shaw Institute Research
For the third consecutive year, the Shaw Institute partnered with George Stevens Academy’s Independent Study and Internship Program (ISIP) — and this year’s cohort raised the bar. The ISIP program […]
Dr. Charlie Rolsky Tackle’s Plastic Pollution With ASU Podcast
Host Pete Zrioka Interviews Our Executive Director On Lab Coat Optional Plastic is everywhere. The same material that makes modern life easier has also become a persistent environmental pollutant. Charlie […]
Dr. Charlie Rolsky Joins the Star 97.7 Morning Show for a Great Chat
Dr. Charles Rolsky, our Executive Director, joined the Star 97.7 Morning show on Thursday, March 28, chatting with Paul and Mike about the all-new electric truck provided to us by […]
Stanley Chevrolet Partners with Shaw Institute, Donating Chevy Silverado EV to Power Environmental Research and Science Education
Two-year lease of an all-electric truck will support mobile STEM outreach in underserved communities, beach bacteria monitoring, marine mammal rescue, and field research March 13, 2026 – BLUE HILL, ME […]
Sea Star or Starfish? What You’re Really Touching in Our Touch Tank
If you’ve visited our touch tank, you’ve probably met one of our most popular residents — the sea star. But wait, isn’t it called a starfish? You’re not alone in […]
Love Beneath the Waves: Meet Maine’s Valentine Fish, the North Atlantic Wolffish
With Valentine’s Day in the air, it feels like the perfect moment to highlight one of the ocean’s most unexpected romantics—the North Atlantic wolffish, a striking marine species found right […]
Clearview Energy Supports Shaw Institute Environmental Education Center With $15,000 Gift
January 20, 2026 – Blue Hill, Maine – Clearview Energy, a Dallas-based energy company serving residential and commercial customers across the United States, has made a $15,000 donation in support […]
Shaw Institute Releases 2025 Impact Report
Year-End Fundraising Campaign Launches on Giving Tuesday December 2, 2025 – Blue Hill, Maine – The Shaw Institute, a nonprofit science research organization, has released its 2025 Impact Report, using […]
DRIPBL® and Shaw Institute Partner to Cultivate the Next Generation of STEM Innovators
November 16, 2025 – Blue Hill, ME – DRIPBL® (Dream, Research, Innovate, Problem/Project-Based Learning) and the Shaw Institute have entered a new strategic partnership designed to bridge the gap between […]