{"id":11686,"date":"2024-05-15T12:22:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/?page_id=11686"},"modified":"2024-09-05T10:35:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:35:04","slug":"bridge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"UMaine Machias Science Bridge Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id11686_715b18-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11686_715b18-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11686_715b18-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:240px;padding-bottom:120px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5\"]{text-shadow:3px 3px 3px #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5\"]{text-shadow:3px 3px 3px #003263;font-size:52px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_3386d1-f5\"><strong>Science Bridge Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:16px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3{background-color:#79bde8;}.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11686_7db450-a3 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11686_960d8a-68 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52\"]{text-align:center;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'EB Garamond';}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2ea9b1-52\"><strong><span class=\"stk-highlight\" style=\"color: #003263\"><strong>The Science Bridge Program is an immersive 10-day experience that helps first-year science majors build confidence and skills before they start their first semester at the University of Maine at Machias.<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-11686_2f005c-bf .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-11686_2f005c-bf .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-11686_2f005c-bf\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11686_57ba7d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11686_57ba7d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11686_57ba7d-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11686_a128ab-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11686_a128ab-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11686_a128ab-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11686_a128ab-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11686_a128ab-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11686_a128ab-dd\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1300\" data-aos-easing=\"ease-in\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_65c45f-13\">The UMaine Machias Science Bridge Program is a class for first-year students enrolled in a science major (or considering a science major). It includes a 10-day session in August just before orientation in which students do fun field work with UMaine Machias science faculty, brush up on math and study skills, meet current students and graduates, and get to know other incoming classmates.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_169ff3-82\">The Bridge Program provides crucial support to help students excel in math by reviewing difficult math concepts, working on math study strategies and building confidence. During the fall semester, Bridge Program students meet once a week to touch base with their instructor, get help with homework, and hang out with classmates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:3px solid #79bde8;}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb{position:relative;}.kadence-column11686_2778a0-fb, .kt-inside-inner-col > 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src=\"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-1024x863.jpg\" alt=\"Students smiling and giving a thumbs up on a walk in the forest\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-1024x863.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-768x648.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-105x89.jpg 105w, https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-317x267.jpg 317w, https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-423x357.jpg 423w, https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/05\/scienceweek-634x535.jpg 634w, 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Why enroll in the UMaine Machias Science Bridge Program?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_becd97-df\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_becd97-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_becd97-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_becd97-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_becd97-df\">Students who have completed the Bridge Program report that they are more confident and motivated to tackle their science and math classes. Many students who take the Bridge Program are able to place into a more advanced math course, allowing them to get through their required math classes more quickly and save on tuition!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bd6dc7-cd\">Statistically, students who complete the Bridge Program are also more successful and resilient as they pursue their studies beyond their first semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane11686_2dc87a-35\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Who should enroll in the UMaine Machias Science Bridge Program?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6ed4c8-cb\">The Bridge Program is a great way for any incoming freshman to get started! However, we&nbsp;<em><u>highly recommend<\/u><\/em>&nbsp;the Bridge Program if you:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items11686_4876b1-e3 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_ebc2ea-ed .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_ebc2ea-ed\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">struggle with math<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_63b39f-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_63b39f-9a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">scored lower than 530 on your math SAT<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_db4e92-1f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_db4e92-1f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">want to brush up on your study skills<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_1625d9-15 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-11686_1625d9-15\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">want to boost your confidence before you tackle college courses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane11686_5979b4-6f\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What is the schedule of the 10-day August session?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_fc2aa7-9a\">Most days include a field activity, such as counting crabs and snails on the seashore, collecting invertebrates in a salmon stream, or identifying and measuring trees in a forest community. We spend part of each day on math instruction and practice, as well as applying math skills to working with our field data. We also go on a whale watch!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1775ea-83\">During the 10-day August session, the Bridge Program usually meets from9 a.m. until 4 or 5 p.m., though that may change depending on the tides and a couple of evening activities. We also break early one day so students can enjoy the Machias Blueberry Festival!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_bccf25-65\">Most nights, students have a little homework to do for the following day. At the end of the 10-day program, students work in groups with faculty mentors to develop a presentation on their findings from their field work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane11686_db48ac-10\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>I will be living in the residence halls. Can I move into my room for the Bridge Program in August?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_2d6e49-39\">Yes! If you will be living in the residence hall for the fall semester, you can move into your dorm on the day before the Bridge Program starts. If you can\u2019t move in at that time for some reason, you can make alternate arrangements with the Student Life staff.&nbsp;Meals will be served in the dining hall or provided by Bridge Program staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane11686_7d0376-58\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>I won\u2019t be living in the residence halls during my first semester. Am I required to stay in the residence halls for the Bridge Program in August?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_af05e0-99\">No, you may commute to campus during the Bridge Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane11686_cb344e-0b\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will I get college credit for the UMaine Machias Science Bridge Program?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_1d3d21-ba\">Yes! The Bridge Program is FYS 101 First Year Seminar, a one-credit course required of all first-year students. So, it counts toward university requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane11686_f4363b-7e\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What does the program cost?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_c56125-4b\">As with other college courses, students pay tuition for the course and meals in the dining hall (for residential students). These costs are covered by any applicable financial aid. Room and other costs of the program are covered by UMaine Machias.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-11686_ecc8a2-31 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-11686_ecc8a2-31 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-11686_ecc8a2-31\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60\"]{text-align:center;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'EB Garamond';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_80a5a3-60\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-11686_e6027c-30 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-11686_e6027c-30 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-11686_e6027c-30\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Poppins;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11686_6d1157-85\"><strong>Want to learn more about the Science Bridge Program? UMM science faculty are happy to answer your questions!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11686_9f5933-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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