Elementary School Event

On-Campus STEM Activities

WHAT IS THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT?

In 2023, SMILE will hold Elementary School Events at OSU and SOU. Elementary School Event is a one-day event where students come together to participate in STEM activities on campus and in labs, and experience life on a college campus first-hand.

   2023 Dates

  • Elementary Challenge at Oregon State University 3/16/23
  • Elementary Challenge at Southern Oregon University 3/22/23

Previous Elementary School Event Dates

In 2019, SMILE held regional Elementary School Events in Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. Elementary School Event was a one-day event where students come together to participate in STEM activities on campus and in labs, and experience life on a college campus first-hand.

  • Eastern Oregon Challenge: Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Eastern Oregon University
  • Southern Oregon Challenge: Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Southern Oregon University
  • Willamette Valley Challenge: Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Oregon State University

In 2018, SMILE held regional Elementary School Events in Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. Elementary School Event was a one-day event where students come together to participate in STEM activities on campus and in labs, and experience life on a college campus first-hand.

In 2017, elementary students spent the night at the Oregon Zoo, toured animal exhibits and participated in animal enrichment and science inquiry activities. On the second day, students visited Portland Community College Rock Creek for hands-on STEM activities with college professors and students. (April 21-22)