OSU Precollege Programs Blog and News

The newly formed Oregon Regional MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Program is designed to provide hands-on instruction and support for educators seeking to integrate STEM while engaging their students in authentic, inquiry-based, experiential learning.  Last year, Oregon Sea Grant’s Marine Education Program worked with University of Washington staff to establish the [...]

From LIFE@OSU Under the watchful eye of Oregon State University student Vanessa Robinson, a Lincoln School student carefully combined tape, a plastic spoon and some small sticks to make his unique version of a catapult. Robinson’s eyes widened as she saw his technique. “That is a creative solution I’ve never seen before,” she said. “Let’s [...]

Nyssa, Ore., is located on Oregon’s eastern border, much closer to Boise than Portland. The town’s only high school has about 300 students. Many of the students are Latino, most come from rural, lower income families, and few have parents who attended college (less than 7 percent of adults in Nyssa have a degree). But [...]

How Do We Explore 5-12th Grade Educator Workshop: Saturday, November 10, 2012 Join us at the Hatfield Marine Science Center for How Do We Explore? Volume 2 of the Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection from NOAA.  During this day long professional development for educators of 5-12th grade students, participants will learn how to use standards-based [...]

Careers in Science Investigations: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Students in the 9-12th grades visit the Hatfield Marine Science Center from 9:30 to 3:30 to hear from researchers about upcoming projects and assist in data collection, explore science through hands-on activities and experience behind-the-scenes tours.  The cost is $20.00 per student or $25.00 with a t-shirt. [...]

OSU’s Precollege Programs is lucky to participate in the PROMISE internship program. PROMISE stands for Professional and Managerial Internships in State Employment and pairs OSU juniors and seniors with paid work experience at a variety of state and local government agencies. The program, which is operated out of the OSU Office of Equity and Inclusion, lasts [...]

The Talented and Gifted Programs (TAG) at OSU just completed their two-week day camp experiences. One of the programs, Outside the Box was featured in the Gazette Times. Check out the article here: http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/education/osu-program-catches-bright-kids-early/article_617e79fe-d31e-11e1-8077-0019bb2963f4.html?comment_form=true

120 middle school girls plus their parents were at OSU on Saturday for the annual “Discovering the Scientist Within” program put on by a collaborative group across campus and the community.  The event is designed to foster teenage girls interest in science and engineering in addition to connecting with parents about ways to continue encouraging [...]

The GEAR UP Health Sciences camp took place on OSU’s campus in late June 2011. The camp was a success and students had a great time- check out the Oregon GEAR UP: Health Sciences Camp YouTube video created by OUS GEAR UP staff to see what it was all about!    

  Adventures in Learning is not just another summer program. AIL combines stimulating academic and social opportunities in a fun-filled 10-day experience that exposes participants to exciting and sophisticated areas of interest not usually found during the regular school year. AIL is designed for gifted, talented, and high-ability learners who have completed grades 5 or [...]