SMILE Program - Oregon State University
Share
We're the Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences Program at Oregon State University
On Monday, the SMILE team stepped away from the office for a day of reflection on the current program year and planning for what’s ahead. We headed to the coast, where we were graciously hosted by the Hatfield Marine Science Center for thoughtful conversations about our direction as a program and the changes we can make moving forward.
Taking time for these conversations is always valuable — it gives us space to process our work, prepare for the year ahead, and adapt as we navigate a changing university environment.
We also had the opportunity to explore the Western Flyer and learn about their outreach programming that engages youth in citizen science and hands-on data collection aboard a research vessel. It was a wild experience — despite never leaving the dock — to stand in the same place as John Steinbeck.
(And yes, the last slide features the same toilet he used.)
05/06/2026
🦫🧡🖤 Last Friday, Redmond SMILE students joined us at OSU-Cascades for a College Connection event filled with campus exploration, STEM learning, and time together as a SMILE community.
Students from Obsidian Middle School, Elton Gregory Middle School, Tom McCall Elementary School, and M.A. Lynch Elementary School toured campus, participated in a hands-on windmill engineering challenge, and had the chance to experience OSU-Cascades as a place where they belong.
We are grateful to our partners at OSU-Cascades for helping make the day possible, and especially thankful for the Redmond teachers and chaperones who supported students throughout the visit. Events like this help students connect what they are learning in SMILE to future college and career pathways. ✨
04/30/2026
Tomorrow, Redmond SMILE students are heading to OSU-Cascades for a College Connection event! 🔬
Students from Obsidian Middle School, Elton Gregory Middle School, Tom McCall Elementary, and M.A. Lynch Elementary will spend the day exploring campus, diving into a hands-on engineering activity, and imagining their future pathways while experiencing a college campus.
We’re excited to welcome these students and grateful for the teachers, chaperones, and OSU-Cascades partners who help make experiences like this possible!
04/27/2026
Dam Proud Day is almost here! 🦫🧡🖤
On April 29th, Beavers around the world will come together for Oregon State University’s annual 24-hour giving day to celebrate what makes us and support the programs that make a difference. Since launching in 2019, Dam Proud Day has united the OSU community to give back and create opportunities for students, faculty, and programs across the university.
This year, you can make an impact by supporting us in Precollege Programs, helping inspire and empower future college students through meaningful educational opportunities.
Every gift, big or small, helps create brighter futures.
🧡 Support us here: https://www.damproudday.org/organizations/precollege-programs
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Telephone
Website
Address
Corvallis, OR
