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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.

Aug 21, 2018

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My ASE Experience

Here at Saturday Academy, we have just wrapped up our 2018 Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering (ASE) Symposium. At the end of the summer we reflect on our experiences, ASE interns and Saturday Academy staff alike. This blog post from 2017 ASE intern Kaylee Vasquez recollects her summer one year ago at the Portland VA Medical Center, and helped us think about the big picture after a summer of successful ASE internships.

Aug 10, 2018

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Introducing Saturday Academy's Equity Statement

From: Jeri Janowsky, Ph.D., Previous Executive Director for Saturday Academy

Saturday Academy recently completed a year-long training on equity and inclusion. Why? Because inspiring curiosity in all children means understanding them; where they are coming from and their specific needs. After all, the students we serve today are the future of our community.

Aug 9, 2018

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My Busy Week at Saturday Academy

By Lanie Van Vleet, 6th grader and Saturday Academy Volunteer

Hi. My name is Lanie Van Vleet. I am 11 years old and I am a Sellwood Middle School student in the sixth grade. Before now I had never worked in my mom Libby Van Vleet’s office and decided it would be fun to learn more about Saturday Academy and the ASE Program. So I volunteered.