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Nov 14, 2018

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Saturday Academy Launches Winter-Spring 2019 Classes!

Saturday Academy is excited to launch its Winter-Spring 2019 term, now open for registration. Saturday Academy recognizes the importance of bringing together local STEM professionals with students in hands-on classes where students can follow their curiosity. We believe that educating our young community about STEM is critical for their careers. “Sometimes students just need role models who inspire them to pursue STEM-related careers.” Says Rodney C.

Oct 17, 2018

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Meet Marie...Geek Chic Camp Counselor!

Hello, my name is Marie and I am currently a senior at St. Mary's Academy, an all-girls school in downtown Portland. This summer, I had the fantastic opportunity to be a camp counselor for Saturday Academy during the Geek Chic Camp hosted at St. Mary's Academy. Being a student at St. Mary's Academy, I have learned that strong and empowered female role models are essential in maintaining an influx of young girls with desires to receive a higher education and explore their interests.

Oct 3, 2018

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High School Student Helps Inspire Next Generation of STEM Learners

My name is Jasmine Yu and this summer I was a counselor at Saturday Academy’s Geek Chic camp, an all-girls computer programming camp hosted at St. Mary’s Academy high school. As a rising St. Mary’s senior, this experience provided me with a unique opportunity to combine my love for STEM with my background as a student at an all-girls high school.

Sep 27, 2018

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An Alumnus Returns to Animation Academy...as Instructor

When longtime Animation Academy instructor Sharon Niemczyk was unable to teach for us this summer, she found someone to take her place. She didn't pick just anyone from her professional circle; she chose her former Animation Academy student Mac Kerman. The combination of her guidance and his passion for giving back to Saturday Academy by inspiring the next generation of animators made for an unforgettable week. Read on to hear it in Mac's own words. Be sure to view Exquisite Morph, the final group project referred to in Mac's post below (link at end of post).

Sep 12, 2018

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New innovative class prepares students for Biomimicry Institute Youth Design Challenge

Students in grades 6 through 12 with a creative mind, a penchant for engineering and design, or a strong interest in environmental issues will be inspired by this class aimed at prepping them for entry into the 2019 Biomimicry Institute Youth Design Challenge.