ask.
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2002
year
founded
5,000+
students impacted
per year
200+
teachers impacted
per year
150
science fair awards + scholarships
The Bend Science Station inspires wonder in young scientists through lab-based experimentation, engaging them to be innovators and successful problem solvers.
The Bend Science Station provides exceptional, laboratory-based science education for Central Oregon students in K- 12th grade and inquiry-based training for their teachers. Through problem solving and collaboration, we engage youth as young scientists, empowering them to be critical thinkers. Last year, we taught 5,000 students from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds from 40 schools across Deschutes County, including Targeted Title I schools and Spanish speaking classrooms. Our student researchers have gone on to win awards and university scholarships for their ground-breaking work. We also provide graduate-level training for teachers, including access to a Science + Technology Lending Library and supported curriculum.
In 2018, we built our own NetZero STEM learning facility which occupies a prominent place on the Oregon State University- Cascades campus.
programs
student registration + educator resources
On Wednesdays during the academic year, we offer 6-week sessions of dynamic, lab-based STEM classes for elementary and middle school students.
Through graduate level training workshops, access to a state-of-the-art equipment lending library, and NGSS curriculum support, we help make science a little easier to teach.
Flying brooms, crime scenes and explosive booms! Summer at the Science Station is not your same old science camp. See you next year!
We are looking for an exceptional instructor. More information here.
contact
bend science station
osu-cascades campus
1500 sw chandler avenue
bend | oregon | 97702