ASE | Saturday Academy

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Aug 15, 2026 -

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Event

2026 ASE Symposium

The Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering (ASE) Symposium is the culminating learning event of the summer. We will open the Symposium with a Keynote Address given by a prominent Portland STEAM Professional (TBA). Then ASE Interns will give 10-12 minute oral presentations about their summer internship to small audiences of their fellow interns, mentors, and families, who will have the opportunity to ask questions about their projects and conclusions.

Jul 16, 2026 -

9:00am - 5:00pm

Event

2026 ASE Midsummer Conference

ASE Interns will convene for a day of community-building and career exploration! This is a required event for all ASE interns.

Location: Reed College Performing Arts Building

Mar 14, 2026 -

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Event

ASE In-Person Interview Skills Workshop

Boost your confidence and sharpen your interview skills in this interactive workshop! Learn how to craft strong responses, communicate effectively, and make a lasting impression in this in-person interview skills workshop.

Feb 22, 2026 -

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Event

ASE In-Person Cover Letter Workshop

Have you started your ASE application? If yes, we invite you to attend ONE of our cover letter workshops. These workshops will provide you with the proper skills to write a compelling cover letter for your ASE application.

Feb 28, 2026 -

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Event

ASE Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #4

Feb 20, 2026 -

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Event

ASE Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #3

Feb 18, 2026 -

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Event

ASE Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #2

Feb 9, 2026 -

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Event

ASE Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #1

Aug 14, 2025 -

9:00am - 2:00pm

Event

ASE 2025 Symposium

The Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering (ASE) Symposium is the culminating learning event of the summer and enables the students to organize and synthesize their internship experiences. ASE interns present their work through 10-12 minute oral presentations. Participants review and ask questions of peers’ projects and conclusions. This enrichment activity is designed to broaden technical exposure and improve interns’ speaking and presentation skills.

Jun 2, 2025 -

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Event

Virtual ASE 2025 Orientation

Before ASE internships begin, interns participate in an orientation with the ASE staff. Orientation is a chance for you to learn more about the upcoming experiences with the ASE Program this summer and to meet your intern cohort. Orientation is designed to facilitate a successful internship experience for all participants. This is a required event for all ASE interns.

Location: Virtual

Link to join Orientation will be sent directly to interns.