January 15, 2020

Every Wednesday afternoon, the Parkdale Elementary Library undergoes a transformation — from a place of quiet literary exploration to a bustling Makerspace.

On those days, a group of 30 third through fifth graders in Parkdale’s afterschool ExCEL program get to flex their inventing muscles, building and creating through a regional effort called “Maker Club.” At Parkdale, the students refer to this time as “Makerspace.”

December 18, 2019

The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub has announced the recipients of the 2019-20 STEM Educator Microgrants. Winning proposals demonstrated a focus on equity, expanding STEM opportunities, cost effectiveness, and potential for lasting impact. 

October 30, 2019

Two Gorge students represented Oregon in Washington, D.C., earlier this month at the second annual Chief Science Officers International Summit.