2023 Gorge STEM Fair, OR STEM Week, Lots of Learning Opportunities!
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Happy April!

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STEM Hub News

Booth Registration is NOW OPEN for this year's Gorge STEM Fair! 

If you are a community organization or educational program, consider hosting a booth at this year's Gorge STEM Fair. Our Hood River location will allow for more space and BIG ideas! The Gorge STEM Fair will take place on Saturday, June 3rd!

Register Your Booth Here

Volunteer Form Here

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Student Registration Deadline extended through THIS Friday, April 7th!

The 2023 College and Career Expo is happening on April 21st! 

To Register Your School, please contact Kate Wurster or Chad Mullen:

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K-5 FREE Classroom Kits for 2023 Oregon STEM Week (May 8th-12th)!

If you are a K-5 Classroom Teacher or After School Educator serving elementary-aged students, register for your FREE Classroom Kit  from the STEM Hub, in honor of Oregon STEM Week! Kits are designed for grades K-5. Your kit will include all of the materials to practice computational activities each day of the week.
 
 
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Educator Opportunities

Join the 23-24 Clean Energy Fellows Pacific Northwest Power Grid Cohort 

This cohort, consisting of leaders from across the Pacific Northwest, will find ways to reimagine how educators can build student access to and influence on the local energy landscape through building a customized Action Plan to strengthen the clean energy talent ecosystem. Participating teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and a $2,000 materials budget.

Learn More | Join the Informational Webinar on May 1st, 4:00-5:30 pm

Application Link (Due 6/25/2023)
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Pre-K & K: STEM Early Learning Training: Beyond the Science Center.

Registration is open now! 

Teacher perks include $120 stipend, books and materials and a certificate for 3 ORO hours.

Register Here!

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HS Science Teachers: 8-Week Online Green Chemistry Course (WA + OR)

Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Cassidy Javner will prepare educators to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into their teaching through real-world sustainable inventions. Educators will learn how to develop safer labs and lessons aligned to local standards in an interactive online environment. June 12-August 7th, 2023.

Free sponsorships to OR teachers provided by Oregon Department of Ecology

WA teachers receive 1/2 off registration both courses thanks to the sponsorship from Washington Department of Ecology

Learn More

Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Educator Resources

K-5 Educators: Honey Bee Virtual Educator Workshop (May 4th, Virtual)

K-12 Educators: Educator's Summer Agriculture Institute (June 20-24, 2023)

3-credit, 3-week class for educators with little-no background in agriculture

MS/HS Educators: Central Oregon Agriculture Experience (Jul 27-28, 2023)

FREE! $800 Stipend for travel and expenses, PDUs avaliable, Redmond, OR
Educator Resources

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Elementary: Calendar Art Contest (students can enter by May 1st!)

OR K-6 students can submit art of Oregon's agriculture for a $50 cash prize. Submission Link

Elementary: View the Seasonal Lesson Kits: Busy Bees and View All Lessons

MS/HS Educators: Industry Professionals Matching Service

The STEM Hub is facilitating a "matchmaking" service between educators and industry professionals willing to serve as a classroom speaker.

Submit your Request Today! 
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New STEM Teaching Tools [Open Education Resources (OER)]

The STEM Teaching Tools initiative is funded through federal research grants from the National Science Foundation. Resources are created and reviewed by teachers and researchers. Learn More

 

Open Positions: There are several CGESD job postings listed; take a look!
Youth & Community Opportunities 
The South Wasco Community Job Fair is happening Wednesday April 12th! 
Time: 6-7 pm (Students welcome starting at 5pm!)
Location: The South Wasco County High School Gym
For questions or to sign up your business to attend: Contact Marni Malefyt at marnim@swasco.net or 541-460-1497
 
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