August 6, 2017 First-Year Teacher Orientation
Welcome new teachers

August 7 - 9, 2017 Summer Teacher Workshop
STEM curriculum enhancement
Planning for SMILE Club academic year

August/September 2017 Clubs begin meeting at all levels
Recruit new and returning club members

September 5 - 16, 2017 Bioenergy Summer Bridge
For up to 32 incoming OSU students

  • Hands-on, inquiry-based instruction about Bioenergy
  • Learn about campus resources to help transition into college life

October/November 2017 Family Math & Science Nights in all communities

October 17, 2017, SMILE 30th Anniversary Celebration
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., MU Horizon Room, Oregon State University

January 26 - 27, 2018 Winter Teacher Workshop
At Oregon State University
Math and science curriculum enhancement
College Connection events preview and planning

April 14, 2018 Eastern Oregon Elementary/Middle School Challenge Day
At Eastern Oregon University

April 21, 2018 Southern Oregon Elementary/Middle School Challenge Day
At Southern Oregon University

April 26 - 27, 2018 High School Challenge/College Connection event
At Oregon State University and Western Oregon University
All high school clubs participate

May 12, 2018 Willamette Valley Elementary/Middle School Challenge Day
At Oregon State University

August 6 - 8, 2018 Summer Teacher Workshop
STEM curriculum enhancement
Planning for SMILE Club academic year

August 8, 2018 First-Year Teacher Orientation
Welcome new teachers