Architecture Foundation of Oregon

Saturday Academy - EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys
2025-01-25 14:15 - 2025-03-15 15:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97203
EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys
Hosted by Saturday Academy
When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:15-3:15pm
Where: University of Portland
Serving: Youth grades K-2
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Program Type: Saturday Program
Cost: $240 (scholarships available)
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Saturday Academy - MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering
2025-01-25 14:30 - 2025-03-15 15:45 | University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97203
MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering
Hosted by Saturday Academy
When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:30-3:45pm
Where: University of Portland
Serving: Youth grades 3-5
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Engineering, Urban Planning, and Sustainability
Program Type: Saturday Program
Cost: $280 (scholarships available)
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Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.
Wondering if you’re the right fit? If you identify with any of these statements, we encourage you to join our efforts!

You are passionate about increasing student access and participation in AECD fields – particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field
You are seeking opportunities to volunteer with and/or contribute to AECD programs for students (Kindergarten – Higher Ed)
You are a youth program provider or organization seeking to connect with potential volunteer professionals and spread the word about your program
You are an educator looking for opportunities to share with students interested in AECD fields
You represent a community group or company that is aligned with our shared mission

2025 Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, March 4, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, June 3, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, September 9, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, December 2, 12-1pm, Zoom

Visit the DAO-G Miro board for a recap of our discussions.
Questions? Contact Candice Agahan, AFO Director of Community Engagement, candice@af-oregon.org, 503-542-3823
Submit the form below to join DAO-G
Fill out my LGL Form!

Oregon MESA Salem Demo Day 2025
2025-03-06 16:30 - 19:30 | Garmin, 2345 Turner Rd SE #2059, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Oregon mesa Salem demo day 2025
Hosted by Oregon MESA
Demo Day is Oregon MESA’s community showcase where students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year’s theme, ‘Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Sustainability,’ student teams have been working with a client in their community to design projects to create and maintain healthy, equitable and diverse communities and ecosystems. Students use the principles of human-centered design and invention education when developing these client-focused solutions.
Register now and check out the amazing projects at Demo Day, our only annual competition that is open to the public!
This Demo Day features students from Marion County.
When:
Saturday, March 6th, 2025
4:30-7:30pm
Where: Salem, OR
Topic: Student showcase – viewing event
Cost: Free
Register

Saturday Academy - ASE Internship Application Deadline
2025-03-07
Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) Program
Hosted by Saturday Academy
When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August
Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington
Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Service Area: Pacific Northwest
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Program Type: Part-to-full-time summer internship
Learning Stipend: $500-$1,500 depending on internship hours
Apply by March 7
