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ASE 2022 t-shirt unveiling featuring ASE Program Manager Maura and ASE Program Coordinator Allison sporting this year's design on an icy grey tee. The design is printed in black and is a circle with various STEM-related icons shown inside with "ASE 2022"

Aug 23, 2022

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Another Successful Summer of ASE in the Books!

Just as quickly as it began, our Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering program has come to a close in 2022.

Jul 12, 2022

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Introducing ASE Symposium's Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mollie Marr

Written by Allison Fritts-Penniman, ASE Program Coordinator

Jun 24, 2022

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Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Gwirtz

This Monday, our in-person summer camps and classes officially begin!

We wanted to introduce you to another new instructor at Saturday Academy: Jennifer Gwirtz. Jennifer is a performing, installation, and dance artist. She has taught dance workshops and classes as a working performer. Before that, she taught therapeutic Pilates, Gyrokinesis, and other movement modalities.

Jun 16, 2022

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Instructor Spotlight: Lee Collins

With summer quickly approaching, we wanted to introduce you to another new instructor at Saturday Academy: Lee Collins. Lee has an extensive history of teaching all levels of physics at Portland Community College. We spoke with Lee to learn more about his background, experiences, and passion for teaching.

Jun 14, 2022

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Spotlight on Elizabeth Silberg, Saturday Academy's Interim Executive Director

At Saturday Academy, STEM (and the arts) is at our forefront in programming. We seek to engage young students and offer pathways to explore their curiosities in STEM. Additionally, we understand the value of connecting young folks with STEM professionals and for those professionals to share their stories with the next generation.