Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub

🌈✨ Join The MILL and Highland Woodshop for a joyous celebration of creativity at Queer Maker Meet-Up! December 6, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 The MILL at LBCC (Takena Hall 229) All are welcome to join! #QueerMakerNight #InclusiveCreativity #STEMOregon

The Millin' About crew is back with another episode! In episode 3, "Compliments are Scary," the hosts talk about imposter syndrome and how they overcome those uncomfortable feelings as creative individuals. Listen - open.spotify.com/episode/4J7fkf… #STEMOregon #3Dprinting #makerspace

Today on Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to invest in a brighter future for #Oregon by supporting #education. Consider supporting the Hub and our work in providing equitable access to STEAM education for all Linn and Benton County students. lfforms.linnbenton.edu/Forms/STEM #STEMOregon

The newest episode of Closing the Gap. open.spotify.com/episode/00CylR… In this episode, we sit down with douglas fir geneticist Sara Lipow, to talk about her work to help the next generations of douglas fir trees in western #Oregon withstand the effects of climate change. #forestry

Our STEAM FTW students at Philomath High School just aced a collaborative class-wide domino track project! From #engineering precision to artistic flair, their teamwork turned a simple learning tool into a masterpiece of STEAM ingenuity. #STEAMFTW #STEMOregon

We are the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub. Our goal is to provide inclusive and equitable access to STEAM and career-connected learning opportunities to all students in our region. Learn more, youtu.be/ofK9cRTEl7A?si… #STEMOregon #STEM

November marks Native American Heritage Month; join us in spotlighting the remarkable intersection of #STEAM and Native wisdom, showcasing the innovative spirit and profound insights that have shaped our world. midvalleystem.org/2021/11/01/nat… #STEMOregon #NAHM

Need something to listen to on your commute home this evening? Listen to the latest episode of Millin' Around on Spotify. The crew is discussing printing technology. open.spotify.com/episode/6N1Be7… #STEMOregon #podcast #makerspace #3dprinting

AFO’s Architects in Schools Program matches professional architects, engineers and other design & building professionals with 3rd through 5th grade teachers for a classroom residency (both in-person or virtually). Apply here: bit.ly/ais23-24_teach… #STEMOregon #architect

Stop into the MILL today to explore our offerings and meet Forrest and Austyn. These two are great resources for making and hands-on learning tools, techniques, and methods! We are in Takena Hall 229 at @LBCC. #STEMOregon #Makerspace #RuralLearning

When was the last time your student experimented with #engineering concepts? This weekend, try building a sturdy and unique aluminum foil boat with your student. Get some inspo here! youtu.be/5M7_Ogy5elQ #STEM #STEMOregon

Today is an exciting day for the Hub because we are kicking off the fourth season of Closing the Gap! Our first guest is Margaret Landis, a research scientist for @LASPatCU. Listen here! open.spotify.com/episode/4R8nqU… #STEMOregon #sciencecommunication

We at the Hub highly recommend this event. Knife River Training Center is filled with huge and exciting machines any student interested in #construction will love. Learn more at krtrainingcenter.com #STEMOregon

We're putting the A in STEAM! At a recent summer camp session, the Mobile Makerspace tried their hand at making sun prints. Pretty cool, right!?! #STEMOregon #printmaking #science

Shout out to Calapooia Brewing. This Albany-based #brewery and #distillery was kind enough to open their doors and workshop to our #educator externs to get a behind-the-scenes look at how they produce spirits and operate a brew pub. Thank you, @DrinkCalapooia! #STEMOregon

Shout out to @softstarshoes. This Philomath-based shoe manufacturer was kind enough to open their doors and workshop to our #educator externs to get a behind-the-scenes look at how they are hand-making shoes. Thank you, Softstar Shoes! #STEMOregon #manufacturing

This summer, there is a great summer camp opportunity for local #Latinx high school #students to come together to work on leadership & bilingual skills while receiving #mentorship around college & community opportunities. Follow this link to learn more: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

A big thanks to the Calapooia Food Alliance for inviting the Mobile #Makerspace to the Brownsville Farmers Market last week. It was great to see everyone, and we had a wonderful turnout. #STEMOregon #STEM #oregon

Join us for this epic fundraising event! Find more info here: linkedin.com/events/cbeestu… Thank you, OSU CBEE Student Club, for organizing this event! #STEMOregon #community #education #corvallis

Happy Pride Month! The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub supports #pride. Visit us at our booth on June 24th at the Albany Oregon Pride Festival! We will have a fun, hands-on activity and a raffle for some cool #STEAM prizes. #STEMOregon #pridemonth