This page highlights STEM & CTE Educational opportunities & events occurring in our region. Most events are free & virtual.
If you have an event to submit, please send it to midvalleystemctehub@gmail.com
We’re kicking off #STEMLikeaWoman on March 8, International Women’s Day. We’ll kick it off with social media posts tagging 500 Women Scientists Corvallis. From there, we want you to tag a woman in your life who works in or is studying to work in a STEM career. Please use the #STEMLikeaWoman in your post to […]
Sign-up for our inspiring, high quality CS Fundamentals professional development workshops with experienced facilitators. A teacher who attended an Intro workshop left saying "This will totally change my curriculum. I love how the lessons are prepared and aligned to the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards." We couldn't be more proud! Through our network of Regional Partners […]
Indigenous land-based teachings, when carried out in collaboration with community Elders or Knowledge Keepers, can provide rich learning experiences for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Educators in this session will be provided with ideas and connections in mathematics and science using Indigenous land-based experiences. Learn how to connect these activities to the current curriculum!
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a toast and lively conversation with National Geographic Explorers who are pushing the boundaries of media, science, and social justice. In the process, they’re building resilience in themselves and in the communities they foster. Hear from this unique group of changemakers who will share the unexpected […]
Teaching Math for Social Justice (TMSJ) is much more than the lessons teachers might implement in their classrooms. It is about the relationships they build with and among students; the teaching practices that help them do that; and the goals to develop positive social, cultural, and mathematics identities—as authors, actors, and doers. Join the authors, […]
ScIC "Science is Cool" is a series of free virtual unconferences for science teachers brought to you by PocketLab. They were born in March 2020 as a response to the social climate at hand. We kept going because teachers kept asking for more, and we are honored to be a part of this with you […]
In early April, the Mars Ingenuity helicopter will attempt the first-ever powered flight on Mars. Join an interactive webinar on April 5 at 10:30 Pacific, to hear members of the Ingenuity and Perseverance rover teams describe how they will support the helicopter when it takes to the skies. Bring your questions and ask them in the chat!
Welcome to Diversifying STEM Workforce webinar series! NASA EPDC is offering a 4-part webinar series on using NASA STEM resources to teach students of diverse backgrounds. These webinars are designed to be both stand-alone and as part of series that explore this topic with different strategies and resources. They offer various levels of engagement that address issues […]
Safe flight, Ingenuity! - As NASA prepares to make history with the first powered flight on another planet, we hope you’ll share the anticipation with your audiences. Make a model, share a video, craft a propeller, and build your own paper helicopter. Tune in on April 8 at 10am Pacific to hear engineer Taryn Bailey answer K-12 student questions about the Ingenuity […]
Join Hatfield Marine Science Center for a virtual Marine Science Day on April 10 from 10 am - 2 pm!
Teachers and after-school educators are invited to take part in this free CryptoClub Educator Training. CryptoClub is funded by the National Science Foundation and uses games, treasure hunts, and other informal activities to engage students (grades 5-12), in both formal and informal settings. It applies topics typically found in a middle-school curriculum, such as decimals and percent, division […]
This guide will help introduce you to the world, characters, colors, and fonts of Black Hole Week. NASA is celebrating Black Hole Week April 12-16, 2021 to captivate the public with one of our favorite cosmic objects. Our goal is that no matter where people turn that week, they will run into a black hole. […]
This three-part series featuring instructional tools from the BEETLES Project (beetlesproject.org) will equip STEAM professionals (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math professionals) with the skills and self-efficacy to facilitate equitable and engaging lessons with youth at outreach events, including outdoor school. The first two sessions focus on how people learn as well as observation […]
Welcome to Diversifying STEM Workforce webinar series! NASA EPDC is offering a 4-part webinar series on using NASA STEM resources to teach students of diverse backgrounds. These webinars are designed to be both stand-alone and as part of series that explore this topic with different strategies and resources. They offer various levels of engagement that address issues […]
Want to enroll in one of LBCC’s highly competitive Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs? Sign your letter of intent on CTE Signing Day and secure your spot for the 2021–22 school year.
April 15th, from 4 - 6:30 pm, is the "Explore LB Virtual Open House". Meet other prospective Roadrunners, faculty, and staff. Interact in small groups - virtually - while you explore LBCC's meta majors and programs Discover the LBCC application process and how LBCC's Degree Partnership Programs allow you to begin your path to a […]
Join NGCP at the National Math Festival (NMF), with hands-on, interactive activities for youth of all ages, plenty of booths to visit and pick up resources for math play at home or in the classroom, and engaging films and lively math talks to round out the program. Stop by the NGCP booth to learn more about our […]
The Oregon Science Olympiad is currently recruiting people who love science, engineering, volunteerism, and/or education to help with their next event on April 17th. You can help by writing tests, judging student results, or simply greeting students as they arrive for the different events. Please take a look at this flyer to learn more. If […]
Join us in an early celebration of Earth Day! This is a FREE all ages, physically-distanced or virtual extravaganza that takes place in a variety of natural places around Corvallis or online. All in-person activities follow OHA guidelines for COVID. Please plan to wear a mask and stay physically-distanced from other households. Sign-up for one or […]
SciFri’s Pollinator Palooza With The Great Sunflower Project When: Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET Where: Science Friday’s Zoom webinar Tickets: Free with RSVP Get ready for Citizen Science Month! Join us for this Pollinator Palooza to learn all about The Great Sunflower Project and all the ways you can count bees, flies and other flower […]
Teaching during these unprecedented times have left many of us feeling isolated and alone. This hour PD will be devoted to sharing resources and supporting one another for our immediate needs. After a structured reflection, we will divide into groups based on need and provide a space for teachers facing similar challenges to problem solve […]
National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics. The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. Check out activities, events and more to join the celebration!
FREE series of award-winning webinars, speakers, and workshops all available in a virtual setting that will bring together educators and parents from all around the world to learn how to engage kids in the exciting topic STEAM education. You'll find a mix of "Getting Started" sessions as well as topics ranging from Creativity, to Coding […]
The Cascadia Open Education Summit is a unique three-day, internationally attended event where thought leaders come together to share groundbreaking ideas, research, and best practices for using open educational resources (OER). Our delegates include government officials, faculty, academic administrators and leaders, educational developers and technologists, librarians, instructional designers, student support staff, and students.
Here’s a fantastic opportunity for LBCC students and community members to connect with local and regional employers, as well as employment and staffing agencies, to explore career opportunities and job openings. The LBCC career fair typically hosts over 100 booths and 600 attendees.
Emmanuel Schanzer from Bootstrap will be joining the Oregon Math Leader Network this month to discuss how data science can fit into the 8-12 math learning progression. Examples will be shared from Bootstrap Data Science course, an open education resource out of Brown University. In Bootstrap:Data Science, students form their own questions about the world […]
