Southwestern Oregon College Invites Local Teens to Earth Day STEAM Event

Southwestern Oregon Community College will host a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) event for teens on April 6, 2024. The event is designed for 7th to 12th grade students and will be held in Umpqua Hall on the Coos Campus. The college's professors and SPEAR Student Researchers will lead hands-on activities in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, and Art.

Students will also have the chance to watch a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium. The show, 'Force Five', will focus on hurricanes and tornadoes. This is part of the college's initiative to help students explore career options in science, technology, engineering, and math.

The 'A' in STEAM represents arts, which includes humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. The college asserts that integrating these areas can enhance students' creative thinking and collaboration skills.

Participants must register for the event and pay a $25 fee through Community Education. Only 15 spots are available, but scholarships are offered. For more details on the event, registration, and scholarships, please contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, the STEAM Pathways Assistant.

The event offers students a chance to interact with STEAM subjects in a practical setting while observing Earth Day. It reflects the college's dedication to offering educational experiences that encourage students to consider various career paths.

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