Educator Opportunities, CTE Month Resources, Scholarships
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☃ Welcome, February!  

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

✨In this edition: Educator Opportunities, CTE Month Resources, Scholarships
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

🌟Educator Spotlight - Robert Wells-Clark 🌟 

CGCC's Robert Wells-Clark was named the 2026 Oregon Career and Technical Education Professional of the Year by the Oregon Association for Career and Technical Education. Wells-Clark was recognized for exceptional leadership, innovation, and community partnerships that expand high-demand technical training—ranging from advanced manufacturing and construction trades to CNC programming, CAD design, and 3D printing—strengthening workforce pathways across the Columbia Gorge and Oregon. Congratulations, Robert! 

👉Read More Here

👉 To nominate an educator, contact Nicole - ntolmie@cgesd.k12.or.us

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Educator Opportunities

K-12: Math-ish Book Study - Register Today!

Supported by ODE’s Mathways Grant, this statewide book study will explore Jo Boaler’s Math-ish — diving into the power of mindset, the benefits of visual math, and the importance of flexible thinking.

  • April 14 & 16, Virtual (Zoom): 6-7:30 pm
  • May 5 & 7, Virtual (Zoom): 6-7:30 pm

👉Register Here
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🌟PreK-Elementary: Journey to the Stars Conference - Save the Date! 

Journey to the Stars will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026.

More information coming soon!

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🌟K-12: Engaging Students in Ice Age Floods Phenomena

Free workshop - Hosted by the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum Saturday March 14th, 9am-4pm at the museum in The Dalles

👉View Flyer

 
🔬K-12: Diack Ecology - Summer Workshops for Science Teachers
August 3 - 5, Molalla Retreat Center, Molalla, Oregon
For more information contact Mike Weddle at mkweddle@comcast.net

 

⚙ K-12: Teach Engineering Champions Cohort - Accepting Applications

Apply to join a community of like-minded educators to learn, collaborate, and innovate. Teach Engineering Champions are K–12 formal or informal educators committed to advancing engineering education by fostering innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while serving as leaders and advocates for engineering learning for all students.

👉Learn More - Applications open through March 15, 2026

 
👨‍🏫High School Educators: Teach CGCC Courses in 2026-2027

Interested in offering dual credit and partnering with CGCC? Join a College Now Orientation to learn how your high school course can earn students both college and high school credit

  • March 2, 2026 – Hood River Campus | 6:00–7:30 pm

  • March 3, 2026 – The Dalles Campus | 6:00–7:30 pm

  • Asynchronous option available

RSVP & Info: Current teachers via Google Calendar; new teachers—details coming soon on the College Now webpage. Questions: abeardmore@cgcc.edu
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
 
👨‍💼Chats with Change Makers 
Discover Engineering’s “Chats with Change Makers” that invites students to meet STEM role models who are working hard to change the world.
Career Connected Learning Opportunities 
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February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month!

This month is a time to highlight how CTE connects classroom learning to real-world careers while building strong academic, technical, and employability skills. 

View sharable resources below! 👇

👩‍⚕️CTE One-Page Resources to Share

  • CTE 101: Why CTE? – An overview of how CTE supports student engagement, graduation, and career exploration

  • CTE 101: Busting CTE Myths – Addresses common misconceptions and highlights strong student outcomes

  • CTE in Oregon: Fast Facts – State-specific data on graduation rates, credentials, and workforce impact

  • CTE Works! – National data on engagement, earnings, and employer demand for CTE skills

👨‍🎓Register Your School NOW: 2026 College & Career Expo (Friday, April 17)

👉Register Here

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Scholarships and Student Recognition

✈️Choose Aerospace Scholarship Now Open! 

The annual Choose Aerospace Scholarship is now open for current and prospective Aviation Maintenance (A&P) students. Apply by March 1st!

👉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

 

🏥HS Students interested in Orthopaedic Surgery and Engineering 

The Perry Initiative inspires young people to be leaders in Orthopaedic
Surgery and Engineering. High schoolers are invited to apply to participate in this free, one-day event on March 14, 2026 in Lebanon, OR.

👉View Flyer

 

🌉Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Part-Time Internship Opportunity

👉Learn More
Youth & Community Opportunities 

🍑K-6: Oregon Agriculture Calendar Contest - Submit by May 1, 2026

Oregon students, grades K-6, are invited to submit original artwork about Oregon agriculture for the contest.

👉Learn More

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🎨Students: Submit your original artwork to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to showcase youth perspectives on climate change, with selected pieces featured in policy discussions, Climate Action Plans, and DEQ communications.

👉View Flyers

📣Gorge Youth Speaks: Voices of the Gorge’s Youth
Gorge Youth Speaks is a speaker series where students share their ideas and visions for the future on topics like community, democracy, the environment, and belonging—no formal speaking experience required.

Events (7:00 PM):

  • March 18 – The History Museum (speakers selected)

  • April 22 (Earth Day) – The History Museum

  • May 13 – The Ruins, Hood River (open mic–style)

Students interested in speaking or volunteering are encouraged to get involved. 👉Learn More
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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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