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🌷 Hello, April!
Hello, {{First Name}}, Please see this month's updates from the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub.
✨In this edition: Educator PD, Oregon STEM Week, Scholarships
STEM Hub News and Updates
Oregon STEM Week is a time to celebrate the thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers in your classroom! Oregon Educators are invited to join a statewide celebration dedicated to bringing science, technology, engineering, and math to life.
When you register you will unlock:
NEW AI Mini-Modules: Unlock vibrant, ready-to-use lessons tailored for K–2 or 3–5. These modules are designed to make AI concepts accessible, engaging, and fun!
Prize Drawings: Enter for a chance to win $50 Amazon Gift Card - thanks to our sponsors IEEE & Oregon STEM!
The Official Participant List: Pin your school on our statewide participation list and show Oregon how your students are engaging in STEM learning.
👉View this month's featured group posts by clicking each image:
Educator Recognition
🌟Educator Spotlight - Seeking Nominations!
Do you know of a STEM educator who goes above and beyond to inspire students, foster learning and has exceptional dedication to their communities?
The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub invites you to submit a nomination for our Educator Spotlight - Selected educators will be featured in our monthly newsletter and on our Educator Spotlightpage.
👉 To Nominate: Contact Nicole at ntolmie@cgesd.k12.or.us
Educator Opportunities
🚀3-12+: SparkEd PD for Educators Connect classroom learning to real-world semiconductor careers.
🕒 ~5 hours async + 1 live session (May 27) 💲 $400 stipend | 📅 Complete by June 10
👩💼Finish Strong: Bring Real-World Learning into Your Classroom
Wrap up the year with meaningful, real-world connections.
Explore our Educator–Industry Matchmaking Directory - a searchable database of vetted regional professionals. Filter by grade band and engagement type, from guest speakers to site visits and job shadows.
Found a match? Reach out directly to the industry professional - or contact the STEM Hub for an introduction.
Bring real-world relevance into your classroom before the year ends!
✈️K-12: Cleared for Takeoff: The FAA Airport Design Challenge Is Open
The FAA’s FREE Airport Design Challenge invites K–12 students to design real airports in Minecraft while exploring aviation careers and engineering concepts.
✈️ Launch a Career in Air Traffic Control The FAA is hiring Air Traffic Control Specialists—offering paid training and multiple entry pathways into a high-impact STEM career.
📣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.
Upcoming Event: May 13 – The Ruins, Hood River (open mic–style)
Students interested in speaking or volunteering are encouraged to get involved. 👉Learn More
💻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!
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