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The Shaw Institute, formerly known as the Marine Environmental Research Institute, is a nonprofit scientific research organization based in Blue Hill, Maine. Founded in 1990 by Dr. Susan Shaw, the institute is dedicated to uncovering environmental threats to human and wildlife health through innovative science and collaborative partnerships. For over 35 years, the Shaw Institute has focused on understanding the impact of contaminants, such as plastic pollution and PFAS, on ecosystems. Their mission encompasses both research and community education, fostering awareness and engagement to improve ecological health and resilience. Generated from the website

The Institute for Humane Education, located in Surry, Maine, is dedicated to empowering individuals to become solutionaries capable of addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. Through innovative graduate programs, resources, and community engagement, they promote equitable, sustainable, and humane solutions for a thriving future for all beings. With a focus on educating future leaders, the Institute offers various programs and tools, including The Solutionary Framework and micro-credential courses designed to equip educators and changemakers. Their impact extends globally, reaching tens of thousands of students and inspiring alumni to advocate for humane education across diverse fields. Generated from the website