AI After the Bell, STEM Champion Nominations, Free Little Libraries project
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⛄ Welcome, December!  

Hello, {{Constituent First Name}}, Please see this month's updates from the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub. 

✨In this edition: Educator honors, STEM Champion Spotlight, AI After the Bell, scholarships and this year's Eagle Watch!
STEM Hub News and Updates

⭐Visit our Groups - Connect, collaborate, share resources, & exchange ideas!

👉View this month's featured group posts by clicking each image:

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Educator Recognition

🌟Leah Ferguson, CTE Digital Arts/Video Production Teacher (TDHS) Honored

Leah Ferguson has been named the 2026 National New Teacher of the Year finalist for Region V by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). She will compete for the national title in December. Ferguson is a graphic arts Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher at The Dalles High School. 

👉Link to Education Week article

👉Link to Columbia Gorge News article
Educator Opportunities

🔔AI After The Bell - Join us virtually on Tuesdays starting in January!

AI After the Bell is a come-as-you-are virtual learning series for K–12 educators across the Gorge. Held on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:00 PM, this hands-on series explores practical, classroom-ready ways to understand and use AI with confidence. 

**Please note the date change from the original flyer: The new start date: January 13th**

👉Register Here

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Educator Resources
💻 Curious about AI in education? Check out our AI Resource Library!
You'll find:
  • Tools & tips for teachers, students, and families
  • Lessons, articles, webinars, and research
  • Guidance on AI ethics, policy, and best practices
 

🤖K-12: Hour of AI Activities are live!

Explore a hands-on activity catalog that makes AI fun and approachable.

👉Learn More
 
🐛K-12: Free Phenomena Videos
Check out these bite-sized videos that can lead to engaging class discussions of natural phenomena.
 
🏌️‍♀️MS/HS: Amazon Future Engineer - Prime Video Sports

Prime Video Sports: Behind the Streams is a free 45-minute virtual tour exploring how tech and engineering teams power live sports streaming, from stadium data to your screen. 

👉Learn More
 
🧪MS/HS Chemistry Shorts - Video Series
The Chemistry Shorts® series shows the vital role the chemical sciences play in the biggest issues facing the world. 
👉Learn More
Career Connected Learning Opportunities 

⭐STEM Champion Spotlight - Submit your nomination today!

The STEM Champion Spotlight celebrates the incredible industry professionals, companies, and organizations that inspire students through mentoring, hosting workplace visits, and helping students form real-world STEM connections. 

Our region's STEM champions engage with students, educators, and the community to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. 

Help us to celebrate those making a difference for the next generation of STEM innovators. Submit a nomination today!

👉Email Kate - kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us - to submit your nomination.

 
👨‍🎓Save the Date: 2026 College & Career Expo - Friday, April 17th
Register your school or class NOW! 
👉Register Here
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Scholarships and Student Recognition

🎓Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship 

Apply for up to $40,000 for college plus a paid summer internship at Amazon.  Apply by January 15, 2026.

👉Learn More

 

📣 Attention Class of 2026: Skilled Trades Scholarship Now Open!

Two $1,500 scholarships for Class of 2026 seniors pursuing skilled trades or career-focused education. Apply by April 10, 2026.

👉Learn More
Youth & Community Opportunities 
📚Press Release: Free Little Libraries - Host Sites Needed

We are launching a Little Free Libraries project to expand literacy access and provide hands-on, career-connected learning for students. We are seeking locations in areas with limited literacy resources and partners (organizations, schools or individuals) to help steward libraries.

To learn more or get involved: Contact Kate Wurster, STEM Hub Coordinator, at kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us.

👉Link to the Press Release

👉To Get Involved - Contact Kate Wurster at kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us.
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🦅 Eagle Watch 2026 – Booth Hosts Wanted!

Join us for a celebration of eagles and the natural history of the Columbia Gorge on January 17, 2026 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.

👨‍💼Partners are invited to host educational displays or activities.
👉 Interested? Contact danny@gorgediscovery.org
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💻Got a STEM-tastic event coming up? We want to hear about it! 

Whether it's robots, rockets, coding, or creative science fun — if it's STEM-related and happening in our community, we’d love to feature it in our newsletter and on our new community events page!

📩 Send us your event info we’ll share it to our new community events page!

👉Submit Events Here

 

📚Fort Vancouver Regional Library Resources

Inspire your imagination and develop STEM skills with these FREE events!

Columbia Gorge STEM Hub

400 E Scenic Dr #207, The Dalles, OR 97058

Columbia Gorge STEM Hub is a department of Columbia Gorge Education Service District
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