Oregon Coast STEM Hub

The Oregon Coast STEM Hub is committed to connecting educators with professional development opportunities that will engage, inspire, and strengthen STEM education in our region.  Explore the many workshops available this winter, offered directly by the Oregon Coast STEM Hub , our partners, or by other STEM Hubs in Oregon.  Are you a provider of an upcoming opportunity for coastal educators?  Contribute to the list

Featured Professional Development

MWEEs by the sea: diving Deeper

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November 16, 2019 in Charleston
South Coast grade 3-12 educators: Join a cohort of educators focused on student projects centered around meaningful watershed educational experiences. Following this kick off event, participants will engage in a series of PD opportunities throughout the year, implement MWEEs with students, and obtain an invitation to bring students to the Charleston Student Watershed Symposium. $750 stipend awarded upon completion of all elements. This is a great opportunity for multiple teachers from a school to be part of this cohort together! Learn more and Register * Download a flyer

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Fall

Opportunity	Dates	Location	Description	Contact
Early Engineering Education	Oct 17 7:00am	online	Educators: The US Department of Education will be discussing the latest research and policies impacting PK-12 engineering and STEM education.	Live Broadcast
NOAA Planet Stewards Book Club	Oct 21 5:00pm	online	Participate in the next NOAA Planet Stewards book club meeting. Read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson prior to the discussion (available free online) and review the discussion questions. Space is limited; register in advance.	Register
Young Minds Powered by STEAM	Oct 25	Roseburg	5th/6th grade Outdoor School educators: This ONREP workshop focuses on using inquiry based investigations to explore the outdoors, and features Project Learning Tree preK-8 guide and Project WILD K-12 guide to prepare students for outdoor school.	Learn more
The Drastic Plastic Challenge	Nov 7 7:00pm	online	Join the authors of Ellie's Strand in a free online Community of Practice session for educators who have a shared interest in nature journaling and coastal stewardship actions with upper elementary and middle school students. This first session focuses on marine debris and reducing plastics in everyday life. Advance preparation needed; raffle prizes.	Register Flyer
MWEEs by the Sea: Diving Deeper	Nov 16	Charleston	South Coast grade 3-12 educators: Join a cohort of educators focused on student projects centered around meaningful watershed educational experiences. Following this kick off event, participants will engage in a series of PD opportunities throughout the year, implement MWEEs with students, and obtain an invitation to bring students to the Charleston Student Watershed Symposium. $750 stipend awarded upon completion of all elements.	Register Flyer
Climate Science educator workshop	Dec 7	Charleston	Grade 3-12 educators: Explore aspects of changing atmosphere on coastal ecosystems and community using the phenomenon of sea level rise. Featured topics include the Oregon King Tides Photo project, connections to local research, and stewardship field experiences for students. Stipend or MWEEs credit available.	Register Flyer

Winter

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