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LaunchOregon - Balloon Satellite Program
LaunchOregon provides a cost-effective way to expose students of all ages to hands-on science, engineering, and math activities in a near-space environment. Practical team-building skills are developed as students prepare for the next generation workforce in aerospace, science, engineering, and technology.
FIRST Robotics Program
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an innovative program designed to motivate young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering by building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills. An offshoot of FIRST, the FIRST Robotics Competition brings together teams of professionals and high school students to competitively solve an engineering design problem in an intense arena. The competition began 10 years ago with 28 teams and today has more than 800 teams participating nationwide and internationally. There are currently 14 Oregon FIRST Robotics teams throughout the state.
The SMILE Program
Since 1991 the Oregon Space Grant Consortium has supported engineering problem-solving activities for middle school SMILE students (grades 6-8) as part of its mission to develop a strong science, mathematics, and technology education base for precollege through university levels. The Science & Mathematics Investigative Learning Experiences Program (SMILE), a partnership between Oregon State University and 12 Oregon school districts, seeks to provide minority and low-income students with access to higher education through after-school academic enrichment and mentoring.
Saturday Academy
The Saturday Academy is an innovative program that helps educate high school students in math, science, and technology by providing practical, hands-on learning experiences. The Oregon Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) sponsors eight to ten high school students to participate in Saturday Academy's Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering Program for eight weeks during the summer. The program places students in an apprentice-mentor relationship working with scientists and engineers from the industry or at an OSGC affiliate.
The Electronic Universe
A Friends of Pine Mountain Observatory (FOPMO) outreach program, The Electronic Universe provides a multi-faceted enrichment experience for all grade levels of students and teachers plus a component for the general public. The mission is to provide authentic space science experiences where participants can be involved with the process of science by making observations, analyzing data, and drawing rational conclusions within the context of modern astrophysics.
Seeds of Discovery Program
The Seeds of Discovery program is a science field-day developed by The Museum At Warm Springs to introduce 4th graders to science. The program is supported by teachers and administrators from the Jefferson county 509J School District which includes students from The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, students of Hispanic heritage, and students from rural agricultural families. Students visit science learning stations where they explore geology, botany, biology, archaeology, and anthropology related topics where they are challenged to think about their experiences throughout the day.
Volcano World
Volcano World is an Earth science educational website with resources for both teachers and students of all ages. The website contains satellite views, current eruption news, instructions on building volcano models, a wide array of volcano related lesson plans and activities, links to volcano webcams and a section devoted to kids with puzzles and art!
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