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3 people are interested
Lego Robotics Mentor (Spanish-Speaker)
ORGANIZATION: STEM Academy @ Oregon State University
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3 people are interested
Spanish-speaking volunteers needed for in-school outreach at Garfield School in Corvallis, Oregon. Volunteers will work with a small group of kindergarten-2nd graders(2-3 kids) assisting them in building a small Lego robot and programming it to do very basic tasks. No experience necessary and instruction is led by STEM Academy staff. Opportunity to inspire underrepresented kids to go to college and consider the STEM fields.
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About STEM Academy @ Oregon State University
Location:
110 Snell Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, US
Mission Statement
STEM Academy engages K-12 youth in programs designed to increase college attendance and participation in the STEM fields.
Description
Our Mission
STEM Academy engages K-12 youth in programs designed to increase college attendance and participation in the STEM fields.
STEM Academy seeks to:- Broaden participation of underrepresented groups (women, underrepresented minorities, low-income, rural,first-generation, homeless, and disabled) in STEM fields.
- Maintain year-round programs for K-12 students aimed at increasing college enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and life-long learning.
- Establish and maintain STEM partnerships within the state and across the nation to offer high quality STEM programs based on researched best practices.
- Provide various mentoring programs for youth in the early stages of their STEM exploration.
- Emphasize STEM endeavors that promote social equity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Garfield Elementary School1205 NW Garfield AveCorvallis, OR 97330
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2016
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Robotics
- Youth Services
- Teaching / Instruction
- Mechanical Engineering
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 6+ hours