OregonASK

From our allies at OregonASK, the Statewide Afterschool Network:  Join us in Salem on October 22nd for the Oregon Afterschool Conference! We’ve got tracks in Technology, STEAM, Cultural Conversations and more. Whether you are looking for ways to engage more underserved youth in your program, or would like to hear more about Building a K-5 Computer […]

Saturday morning bright and early 70+ people gathered at Mentor Graphics Commons to discuss Computer Science (CS) Education in Oregon. The packed half-day agenda was put together by the Oregon Computer Science Teachers Association (OCSTA), and gives OCSTA food for thought for similar events in the future. Speakers and their bios are listed here. Key […]

Oregon has multiple robotics organizations and leagues supporting authentic STEM learning. In no particular order: Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program runs the tournament circuits for FIRST(tm) robotics. FIRST is an international organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, spearheaded by the inventor of the Segway, Dean Kamen. Junior FIRST LEGO League, ages […]