Forum Highlights, Journey to the Stars Registration & Partner Resources!
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🌷 Happy March!
Hello, {{Constituent First Name}}, Please see this month's updates from the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub.
✨In this edition: Forum Highlights, Journey to the Stars Registration, Educator Recognition, Resources and Scholarships!
STEM Hub News and Updates
🌟 Forum Highlights: The STEM Hub is thrilled to introduce a dynamic space where educators and industry partners can come together to: ✨ Connect and collaborate ✨ Share resources, strategies, and opportunities ✨ Ask questions and exchange ideas
Come and join the conversation. We can’t wait to connect with you!
This Month's Featured Forum Posts are linked below:
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Educator Recognition
⭐Educator Spotlight: Leah Ferguson⭐
Congratulations to Leah Ferguson, the recipient of the Oregon Association for Career and Technical Education’s New Teacher of the Year award! Since joining The Dalles High School as a Graphic Arts Teacher in 2022, Leah has made a remarkable impact, expanding the graphic arts program and creating a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Her dedication to student success is evident both in the classroom and through her involvement in community events like the Haunted House and the design of the Cherry Fest poster. Leah’s commitment to fostering student growth and connecting them with real-world opportunities is truly inspiring, and her recognition is well-deserved. Congratulations, Leah!
Photo courtesy of North Wasco County School District's website.
⭐Have an educator you would like to nominate for our monthly Educator Spotlight?Let us know! Email Nicole at ntolmie@cgesd.k12.or.us
Partner Opportunities
⌨Data on Purpose: “Reimagining the Digital Future: Harnessing AI for Social Good(2-Day Virtual Summit, May 6 & 7)
Educators are invited to a free two-day virtual summit on May 6-7, 2025 on AI's growing role in social innovation. Join expert speakers and panelists to explore challenges, share ideas, and discuss technology's impact on social change.
The Museum of Science, Boston’s Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) provides PK-8 STEM curricula with hands-on, real-world challenges, promoting equity and encouraging students to view themselves as engineers and problem solvers in a classroom or after-school setting.
🔬MS/HS: Resources for Genomics & DNA Day on April 25th
STEM Next is partnering with global genomics leader Illumina on the “Future is Bright” campaign to bring the power and wonder of DNA science to afterschool and summer programs nationwide.
👉Learn More Applications Open March 3rd-April 13th
📆Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) Scholarhips
👉Learn MoreApplication Window: March 15th-April 30th
Youth & Community Opportunities
🌋K-12 Students (Wasco): Logo Design Contest - Designs Due by March 31st
The city of Bend will host the 13th ‘Cities on Volcanoes’ international conference from July 12-17, 2026, bringing together experts to discuss volcanic eruption safety. K-12 students in Wasco County are invited to submit logo designs by March 31, 2025.
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