Each year, StellarXplorers hosts a National Space Design Competition, which challenges teams of students across the country to solve real-world orbit determination, satellite component planning, and launch vehicle selection scenarios presented in a series of online rounds. Students have a chance to solve real-world space design challenges, and the best part is no prior experience is required for participation. We provide all the necessary training and software resources needed for success. We also have a technical mentor program that allows industry professionals to volunteer their time and help teams prepare.

Team registrations for our ninth season of competition (StellarXplorers IX) are being accepted through October 17, 2022. Competition rounds are scheduled to begin in late October, and every team is guaranteed three rounds of participation. If you’re interested in learning more (schedule, cost, team composition, registration process, etc.), please visit our website: www.stellarxplorers.org/competition.

 

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Time-flexible, online professional development for science teachers! Check out opportunities to learn about how to "Ignite Student Interest in STEAM" and "Teach STEAM Using the 5Es".

Sally Ride Science - Online Professional DevelopmentS

The Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education (The Center) is a platform of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture dedicated to enhancing scientific and agricultural literacy by expanding access to agriculture. The Center accomplishes this by providing immersive professional learning opportunities for educators, high-quality instructional materials designed for the Next Generation Science Standards, and collaborative partnerships between educators and agricultural experts.

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High School Science for All: the Patterns Approach

The Portland Metro STEM Partnership is excited to announce that registration is open for the High School Science for All: the Patterns Approach courses for this summer! The five-day summer courses on the High School Science for All curriculum: NGSS Physics, NGSS Chemistry, and NGSS Biology will occur during the first three weeks of August. The courses provide a great foundation for teachers interested in utilizing the open source curriculum and associated instruction strategies (course fee: $475).

You can register online or learn more about these professional learning offerings. Any additional questions can be directed to Kristen Harrison, PMSP Director.

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Interested in becoming a Green School? Check out Oregon Green Schools to download an application or see a sample application.

Certified Oregon Green Schools enjoy the following benefits:

• development of an effective waste reduction and resource conservation program that allows students to explore real-life, hands-on topics
• opportunity to attend the annual Oregon Green Schools Summit, which provides students and staff with interactive workshops, school displays, networking and inspiration to help improve their programs
• recognition on the Oregon Green Schools website and local publications
• framed certificate, plaque or flag to recognize your school's certification