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

Explore Moon to Mars: Teaching Space Launch System in the Classroom

Virtual event

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will be the world's most powerful rocket for a new era of human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit into deep space. Join in as participants will learn about various K-12 SLS activities that can be used by educators to supplement the curriculum during the school day or as activities for after-school […]

Free

Vertebrate Paleontology with Kiersten Formoso

Virtual event

Kiersten is a PhD Candidate studying paleontology at the University of Southern California and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. She studies how land animals evolved to become swimming animals, including animals like mosasaurs which lived alongside the dinosaurs, and animals which are still around today like whales. She is from New Jersey, […]

Free

NASA STEM: Robotics for K-12 Learners (Part 3)

Virtual event

Got Robots? NASA employees will describe how robots are preparing the way for humans to live and work on the Moon and on Mars someday. They will also explain the importance of introducing students to robotics and engineering at a young age to build up and reinforce a strong STEM pipeline. And they will also […]

Free

Geology with Schmitty Thompson 

Virtual event

I am currently a PhD student in geology at Oregon State University studying how the growth and decay of glaciers during ice ages affects global sea level. I also love sharing my passion for rocks, ice, and oceans with folks from all backgrounds. In my spare time, I am an avid knitter, reader, and beach […]

Free

Beyond Earth Day

BED highlights programs and activities that celebrate or educate on the well-being of our society, economy, and planet. Programming is focused on earth ecosystems, health and wellness, viable economies, and social equity. Events & activities draw attention to the interdependence of the health of and justice for humans, animals, the environment, and the economy. Register […]

Green Career Fair (Online)

Virtual event

Green Career Fair (Online) - This event is organized by "Our Future," a high school climate action/justice leadership network.   A great way to prepare for the future is to learn from those who already have a career related to what you are interested in. Many of the jobs and careers today are tied with […]

STEM Week 2022

Virtual event

SAVE THE DATE! May 14 -22nd, 2022. Virtual and In-Person Events, daily challenges, and STEM Week exclusive content. More info to come, check back soon. What to register your student or class for STEM Week Festivities? Register here!

Free

Oregon State University Educator Engineering Externship

In-person

Join us for the Oregon State University Educator Engineering Externship this summer taking place at OSU from June 20-22 from 9am-3:30pm.  Come and learn about engineering programs, tour labs and campus, learn about precollege programs available to high school students, participate in hands-on activities in the makerspace, and visit local engineering companies. See flyer and link to […]

Free

Educator Externships

Calling all Greater Albany Public Schools educators! Join us June 21-23 for a fun and exciting, paid professional development opportunity. The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub is partnering with local businesses, including, Knife River, Valliscore, and Lazarus 3D to host Educator Externships to showcase local business and industry to those shaping our students and future workforce’s minds!  […]

Greater Albany Public Schools Micro-Externships

In-person

GAPS micro-externship - June 21-23: Sign up to learn more about the construction and advanced manufacturing sectors in Linn and Benton Counties. Open to 25 Albany School District educators. Susrtpace is limited. Learn more and sign up here by June 1.

Associated General Contractors (AGC) Construction Externship

In-person

July 12-14. From apprenticeship programs and project management to procurement and safety, construction covers countless occupation areas - and is far more than swinging a hammer. Participants are eligible for three credit options: 80 hours of PDU’s, 4 PD 805 credits, or 4 ED 638 graduate credits. Space is limited. Sign up here.  Sign up […]

Associated General Contractors (AGC) Construction Externship

In-person

July 18-21. From apprenticeship programs and project management to procurement and safety, construction covers countless occupation areas - and is far more than swinging a hammer. Participants are eligible for three credit options: 80 hours of PDU’s, 4 PD 805 credits, or 4 ED 638 graduate credits. Space is limited. Sign up here.  Sign up […]

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