👨💻Community Collaboratory Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 28 (4-5pm, ZOOM)
Are you an out-of-the-classroom STEM leader who is passionate about ensuring all families across the Columbia Gorge region have access to STEM education? Join us and connect with other community partners and organizations who share your passion and are looking to leverage their impact.
- Collaborate as a regional Community of Practice around STEM learning opportunities.
- Learn and share local resources, knowledge and opportunities around STEM learning.
- Share best practices around engaging youth and families in our region.
- Contribute to updating and sharing an annual list of enrichment opportunities.
We welcome your voice, as one of our partners, to help extend our reach in the region!
Contact Kate Wurster, kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us if you’re interested in being part of the conversation on November 28!
🤖VEX Robotics Competitive Coach Meet Up Session - Thursday, Nov. 9th
VEX Robotics coaches are invited to attend an informal, virtual collaboration session. The second meet-up is scheduled for Thursday, November 9th from 7-8pm. Stipends can be provided to OR educators only.
For more information, or to receive a Zoom invite, please reach out to Kate: kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us
🤖 Volunteers needed for a VEX Robotics Tournament on Sat. Nov. 18th
Wasco County 4-H Oregon is in need of a variety of volunteers for a VEX IQ Robotics tournament on Saturday, November 18th. The tournament runs from 8 am - 3:30 pm on Saturday, Nov. 18th with set-up the night before. Volunteer roles include welcomers/team queuing, judges, referees, scorers, and skills field managers. For questions or to volunteer, please contact Lu Seapy at seapyl@oregonstate.edu or call 541-298-4004.
🤖Gorge Tech Alliance-Sponsored Competitive Robotics Team Mini Grants
In collaboration with the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA), the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub welcomes competitive robotics coaches (OR & WA) to apply for mini grants to support team-related expenses.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Learn More & Review Grant Application
👵Gorge Women in STEM (GWIS) is Seeking New Members
The Gorge Tech Alliance helped start Gorge Women in STEM (GWIS) in late 2017 as a group dedicated to connecting and supporting women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math in the Gorge. The GTA is seeking a few regular volunteers to provide input on planning events and attend quarterly meetings.
To join GWIS or learn more contact Jason Hartmann: jason@mcedd.org
👩🏫Gorge Tech Alliance - STEM Educator of the Year Nominations Due 11/20
The Gorge Tech Alliance is now accepting nominations for their annual awards program to recognize outstanding achievement among STEM Educators of the Gorge. Nominations must be submitted by November 20th, 9:00 a.m. to be considered. The winners will be announced at the GTA’s Winter Party and Awards Ceremony on December 12th.
View Award Criteria and Nomination Forms Here |
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