CEOAS Outreach Community of Practice Guest Speakers: Polar STEAM
10/9/2026, 9:00-10:00, Burt 193 or via Zoom
Interested in the connections between science, art and education? Have a cool idea but not sure where to start? Come connect over donuts and coffee with a real-life example of art and science mixing in the CEOAS world! Brittany Stoneburg (Western Science Center educator) and Vanessa Hawkins (CEOAS graduate student) talk about their partnership through the Polar STEAM program, including their collaborative project and outcomes. Melissa Barker from Polar STEAM will be on-hand to answer questions about the program and how to get involved
OSU Research, Innovation and Impact Summit
10/15/2026
We are eagerly anticipating the Oct. 15th Research, Innovation and Impact Summit which will focus on supporting faculty to elevate their research, innovation and impact work and equipping them with strategies to communicate that work more effectively. The summit will include panel discussions, workshops, a research partnership expo and more. In keeping with our land grant mission, the summit will highlight not only discovery and innovation, but also translation to impact—serving Oregon, fueling workforce development and helping solve global challenges. Last year's event brought more than 400 people together to learn about topics ranging from technology transfer and grant writing to transdisciplinary projects and powerful storytelling. Learn more and register online by October 3rd.
OSU K-12 Access & Inclusion Workshop
10/22/2026, 10:00-11:30; CH2M Hill Alumni Center or Teams
Join OSU Youth Protection (Misha Lind) and Equal Opportunity & Access (Alexis Morrison & Erin Sargent) for an informative hybrid workshop on accessibility in youth programming. We'll discuss the legislative distinctions between K-12 and higher education and share practical approaches to fostering inclusive environments through universal design, thoughtful language, and accessible activities. Registration
CEOAS Outreach Community of Practice Guest Speaker: OSU Extension 4-H
11/6/2026, 9:00-10:00, Wecoma Room (CEOAS Admin Building) or via Zoom
Oregon Extension 4-H is an integral part of our land grant mission of putting research into action for the benefit of Oregon communities. 4-H reaches youth in every county of the state with programs that extend far beyond traditional agriculture and livestock projects. Through its" Beyond Ready" initiative, Extension 4-H is preparing young people not only for their first job, but for a lifetime of leadership, learning, and civic engagement. Many Oregon youth are discovering "sparks" in climate resilience, ocean and atmospheric sciences, environmental monitoring, coastal ecosystems, and natural resource management. We invite CEOAS faculty and staff to learn more about how their research, outreach, and educational programs can connect with 4-H youth, helping cultivate curiosity, expand access to STEM learning, and inspire future leaders in science and environmental stewardship.
CEOAS Trauma Informed Care with OSU Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Education
11/9/2026, 2:00-3:30, Burt 193 or via Zoom
Trauma informed care is not just for the professionals. We have all experienced trauma, and we interact on a daily basis with others who have as well. Whether you’re an instructor who wants to talk about a difficult topic in your classroom or are sometimes surprised by others’ emotional reactions, an advisor who wants tools to support students through hard times, an outreach volunteer who wants to interact thoughtfully with communities, or really anyone who interacts regularly with other humans, this training is designed for you.
Join Allison Wilson from CAPE as she provides practical tools for designing learning environments that allow participants to tend to their own needs, and tips for supporting people when they are triggered. This workshop will provide an overview of how trauma affects our responses, interactions and our ability to engage with services and support. You will learn how to respond to someone who has experienced trauma, as well as how to receive a disclosure regarding interpersonal or gender-based violence. We will offer information on compassionate interruptions, responsible employee roles, supporting students and colleagues through trauma, and how to care for yourself in your role as a supporter. Co-sponsored by CAGS TIDES (Together for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Support) and the CEOAS Outreach Community of Practice.
CEOAS Outreach Docent Volunteer Training
Week of November 16th, location TBD
Join our CEOAS Docents and outreach coordinator Ryan Brown to learn how to best share our sciences out there in the world! A CEOAS Docent is a skilled volunteer with the fundamental knowledge and experience to interact with community groups about a variety of Earth sciences topics in a respectful and thoughtful manner. Anyone interested in learning more about STEM outreach practices or staffing events is welcome to join the program or even just sit in on the training. Docents are required to attend a two-hour training, volunteer at three events, and complete youth safety requirements. Please fill out this poll with your name (first AND last) and availability to learn more!
OSU Engagement Conference
12/3/2026, CH2M Hill Alumni Center
If you’re excited or curious about engagement, and wonder where to find others like yourself, the OSU Engagement Conference is the place for you. The annual OSU Engagement Conference is designed for faculty, staff, students, and community partners to explore inspiring examples of engagement across disciplines, celebrate this year's OSU Engagement Awards of Excellence winners, learn frameworks and best practices for public engagement and broader impacts, connect with fellow faculty, students, and community partners, and take away ideas and tools for your own engaged teaching and research efforts. Registration is free!
CEOAS Outreach Community of Practice Guest Speaker: Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center
12/4/2026, 9:00-10:00, Wecoma Room (CEOAS Admin Building) or via Zoom
Ever wonder what Sea Grant does, and how you can get tied into their ocean science engagement efforts? Join Associate Director of Education Tracy Crews over donuts and coffee to learn about the Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center and the Oregon Coast STEM Hub. Explore options to collaborate on visitor center exhibits, participate in public programs or hands-on field and lab programs through their homeschool and career day events, summer camps, and educator workshops.
And coming winter term…
CEOAS Partnerships, outreach and promotion potential: Making engagement work for you
Date and location TBD
This facilitated panel will provide advice - based on personal experience - on how to make outreach, engagement and external partnerships count for your reviews and P&T process. These speakers will offer a broad view of what “impact” looks like on campus, and offer updates on P&T policy changes at OSU.
Youth Safety Training
Date TBD, Zoom
CEOAS Outreach and Hatfield Marine Science Center will be teaming up to offer a live youth safety training, covering child abuse recognition and reporting, prevention strategies and OSU requirements. This training will satisfy the same requirement as the Youth Safety Training module in the Youth Program Registry.