STEM Week Oregon is a state-wide movement to raise awareness, celebrate and engage in activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This year, we are thrilled to partner with ReMake Learning Days Across America for the first time!
This year's slate of FREE virtual events takes place from May 8th - 16th. So far, our lineup includes:
- Monday, May 10th - Dr. John Spencer ("Project-Based Learning for All")
- Tuesday, May 11th - Forrest Johnson ("Take Apart Workshop")
- Tuesday, May 11th - STEM Story Time by author Vicky Fang
- Wednesday, May 12th - Chris Woods ("Everyday STEM: How to Build a Culture of STEM in our Classrooms & Communities")
- Wednesday, May 12th - Daphne McMenemy ("Littles Learn to Code and Code to Learn")
- Thursday, May 13th - Nathan Conroy ("Metered Madness: 5 STEM Tricks to Catch and Fix Lousy Leaks")
- Thursday, May 13th - Virtual STEM Activity with author Vicky Fang
- Friday, May 14th - National Energy Technology Laboratory ("Meet a Scientist")
- Friday, May 14th - Dr. Susan Salafsky ("Discovering Your Inner Scientist")
- Friday, May 14th & Saturday, May 15th - Virtual STEAM Activity: CODE CAN DANCE with Darryl Thomas
- More events will be added soon!!
Plus, attend a virtual screening of the award-winning documentary "Picture A Scientist."
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Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub awards second round of microgrants |
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The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub recently awarded their second round of Educator and Community-Based Organizations microgrants. With ample evidence that COVID-19 is widening the existing systemic education and inequality gaps, our aim is to partner with educators and local non-profits to develop projects that reduce barriers and support students. Through this support, students will gain more access to meaningful science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities.
A total of $88,881 was awarded to fund a total of thirty-three equity-focused, STEM-CTE-related projects or initiatives. With our second round now completed, we have supported a total of sixty-eight projects for a total of $166,900.
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The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub created "Closing the Gap" to highlight professional women from our region who are working in STEM & Trades fields. This way, girls can see local women who are working in these careers and can consider these careers for themselves.
Our second episode features an interview with Barbara Hanley. Barbara currently works for Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) as a Research Associate at the Institute of Occupational Health Sciences.
You can listen below or right on our website, our Podbean page, and from there you can also subscribe via Spotify, Google Podcast, and iTunes.
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There are different ways to participate in Closing the Gap:
* Featured Role Model - This includes participating in a 20-30 minute podcast interview and getting your photo taken for the development of a poster.
* Written Interview - For this, you will fill out a Q&A form, and we will use that information to write an article.
* Speaking opportunities - This can include being available to give a presentation about your career to students, attending a Q&A session for an event, and other opportunities.
* Mentorship - This aspect of the project is currently in development, but it would be an opportunity for you to connect with a girl (Middle/High School) who has shown interest in your career.
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If you're interested in participating in any or all of these opportunities, please fill out this brief interest form. Thank you for your consideration!
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Learn-A-Thon Intro to Cybersecurity
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Cisco Networking Academy is organizing a first-of-its-kind global Learn-A-Thon and you can be part of it!
Join LBCC Instructor Sisi Virasak as she hosts this Learn-A-Thon in honor of International Girls ICT day. This Learn-A-Thon will be an Introduction to Cyber Security for Middle School and High School students.
Join this friendly competition and compete for global prizes whilst helping more girls to learn technology skills at the same time.
Both boys and girls are welcome to participate in the Learn-A-Thon.
Are you ready to celebrate? Register here! (Please ignore the deadline – this event is still open!) |
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Partner with the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub |
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Our third round of microgrants is currently open!
The MVSCH microgrants will be awarded to fund equity-focused, STEM-CTE related projects or initiatives, especially for those furthest from opportunity.
To learn more about these microgrant opportunities, please visit our website. The deadline to apply for our final round of microgrants is Friday, April 23. |
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Volunteer and make a difference in your community
Do you work in a STEM/CTE career field? Do you have a special STEM/Making skill that you'd like to share with students? Are you interested in supporting STEM/CTE education?
If you're answer is yes to any of these three questions, you could apply to volunteer with us! |
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Sign on to be one of our partners!
Now more than ever, it’s imperative we provide young people from our region opportunities in STEM/CTE fields and professions to prepare them with the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
If you share this same vision with us, please visit our Partner page and fill out this form! |
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Join Hatfield Marine Science Center for a virtual Marine Science Day on April 10 from 10 am – 2 pm!
This event is FREE and open to EVERYONE- families, students, and life-long adult learners.
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Saturday, April 17, from 10am - 3pm -
This is a FREE all ages, physically distanced, or virtual extravaganza that takes place in a variety of natural places around Corvallis or online.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Oregon Science Olympiad |
The Oregon Science Olympiad is currently recruiting people who love science, engineering, volunteerism, and/or education to help with their next event on April 17th. You can help by writing tests, judging student results, or simply greeting students as they arrive for the different events.
If interested, please contact Ashley da Silva (science teacher in the Lebanon Community School District and the State Director for Oregon Science Olympiad). |
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For more events highlighting STEM & CTE Educational opportunities, please visit our Events page. Most events are free and virtual.
If you know of or have a STEM/CTE event of your own to submit, please send it to
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