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
Jiwan is a neuroscientist and clinical psychology PhD student. In his current research, he uses various brain imaging techniques to study brain structure and function and how they relate to cognition and behavior across the lifespan in neurodevelopmental disorders. He’s particularly interested in combining different types of brain imaging to answer questions about how brains […]
Javier Cervantes to speak on subjects that will build knowledge and understanding of the varying identities and labels ascribed to Latinas/os/x in the United States. To recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, GAPS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) department is hosting a series of district-wide programming including three virtual keynote speakers. Latinas/os/x in Albany comprise roughly […]
I am an ecologist and evolutionary biologist researching microbiomes, plants, and geography. Currently, I research the symbiosis between bacteria, fungi, and plants with an emphasis on root architecture, domestication, and urban environments. The microbes living in and on plant roots are the backbone of global agriculture as well as all the aboveground biodiversity we see […]
Virtual Manufacturing Day event happening on October 7th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. You may join from your home, school, afterschool program, library, or wherever technology allows. Join us on October 7th to see how the women of Intel build the microchip that powers the technology we use every day. During this one-hour virtual session, […]
To recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, GAPS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) department is hosting a series of district-wide programming including three virtual keynote speakers. Latinas/os/x in Albany comprise roughly 13% of the city’s population, and the GAPS school community has over 21% students who identify as Latina/o/x. The demographic in GAPS is greater than […]
Working in tech is not just about coding. It’s about all aspects of your career. The WITS Virtual Summit is a virtual version of the Women in Tech Summit series. WITS, the only technical conference with all women speakers, connects, educates, and inspires women working in and with technology. With discussions about trending topics in […]
You’re invited to participate in Jumpstart’s 16th annual Read for the Record campaign! Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is a global movement to raise awareness around the critical importance of early literacy and increase access to high-quality children’s books. Each year Read for the Record brings together millions of adults and children as they read […]
Join Heart of the Valley Astronomers for October's Virtual Star Party. Register here.
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 […]
The pandemic has led many museums to develop new types of products and practices. However, with limited social interactions, it can be very difficult to know what our audiences need and whether new products are working as intended. In this online workshop, we will explore a set of resources that anyone can use to improve […]
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 […]
