STEAM Pathways Coalition

03/21/2026

Who says science can't be a wild ride? 🎡✨

Our next STEAM Connect Pop-up is heading to the legendary Oaks Park! We’re moving beyond the cotton candy to look at the Engineering and Physics that make this park possible.

If you have a student who is constantly taking things apart or wondering how big machines work, this is the event for them. They’ll meet the maintenance and engineering pros who keep the park safe and functional, and learn about the "Trade" careers that power the world of fun.

📍 Where: Oaks Park Amusement Park
🕓 When: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🎟️ RSVP: https://givebutter.com/steam-connect-pop-up-oaks-park

Tag a parent or educator who needs to see this!

Other Pop-up events https://steampathways.org/Steam-Connect/


The Oaks Amusement Park, Oaks Park Roller Rink,
STEAM Connect POP-UP - The Physics of Fun at Oaks Amusement Park,
BESThq, Ron White, Kp Pintarich, Erik Mace

Please consider hosting a STEAM pop-up event: https://steampathways.org/steam-connect/steam-connect-pop-up-host/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1271295990996544

By hosting an event at your workplace, you can directly influence and inspire the next generation of STEAM professionals. This is your chance to provide a real-world experience and show them what a career in your industry looks like.

02/17/2026

Big ideas start with great conversations!

We love seeing the STEAM Pathways Coalition in action at the Business Expo! It’s these connections that allow us to open doors (literally!) for students at our monthly STEAM Connect Pop-Up tours. Come see the highlights from this past year, including several of our amazing POP-UP hosts, and join us on April 8 to help us map out the future of STEAM in our community.

Students may attend for FREE!
Register at: www.bizexpowest.com

www.BizExpoWest.com - "STEAM Pathways Summit" in 2025 brought new "next gen STEAM Pros" excitement to Portland Community College, Willow Creek Opportunity Ce...

01/27/2026

What an awesome learning experience at the Leatherman Tool STEAM Connect Pop-up last Wednesday!
An exciting tour of the factory floor - with pieces of metal being cut, shaped, and assembled into strong, handy tools.
Thank you so much Leatherman!

See the full recap here: https://steampathways.org/2026/01/23/steam-connect-pop-up-recap-at-leatherman-tool-group/

Join us at an upcoming STEAM Connect Pop-up https://steampathways.org/steam-connect/ !

STEAM Connect builds on our STEAM Pathways Coalition goals to connect current and future STEAM Pros via monthly “Pop-up” engagements. Pop-ups are free after-school “field trips” to local area workplaces.

01/20/2026

🛠️ THIS WEDNESDAY: Discover Manufacturing & Design at Leatherman Tool Group!

We are just two days away from our January STEAM Connect Pop-Up! We are heading to the Leatherman Tool Group to see how American ingenuity and craftsmanship come together right here in Portland.

This is a unique opportunity for students and families to go behind the scenes of a world-renowned brand and meet the STEAM Pros who design, engineer, and build these iconic "multitools".
Join the community and see the manufacturing floor in action!

We are having to limit our attendance, and there are just a few remaining spots, please register ASAP!
(If you find no tickets available, please register for the waitlist)

📍 Where: 12106 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland (Meet in the SOUTH building lobby)
🕓 When: Wednesday, Jan 21 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets: Registration via Eventbrite is mandatory to secure your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-connect-pop-up-design-and-manufacturing-at-leatherman-tools-tickets-1850378845939

Check out the official Facebook Event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1RTVee1amW/

STEAM Pathways Connect Pop-up; Monthly, January Spotlight >> Leatherman Tool

12/17/2025

🤝 Connecting the Generations: Your STEAM Connect Pop-Up Schedule is Here! 🚀

The STEAM Connect Pop-Ups are all about fostering meaningful connections between today’s STEAM professionals and the next generation of innovators. We provide zero-cost, accessible visits to workplaces where students / "Next-gen Pros" can explore real-world careers.

Join us and become part of this growing STEAM community!

1. ✈️ DECEMBER POP-UP: Aviation Careers at Hillsboro Aero Academy
https://www.facebook.com/events/700348579579420
Due to high demand, this POP-UP is FULL!
➡️ Please sign up for the WAITLIST if you're interested, as we are considering a second POPUP here in February!
Date: Dec 17th, 4-5:30PM
WAITLIST HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-connect-pop-up-aviation-careers-hosted-by-hillsboro-aero-academy-tickets-1847534919679

2. 🛠️ JANUARY POP-UP: Design & Manufacturing at Leatherman Tools
https://www.facebook.com/events/2044095313004177
Explore the journey of a product from design concept to precision manufacturing. Meet the engineers and designers who build world-famous tools right here in Portland!

Date: Jan 21st, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-connect-pop-up-design-and-manufacturing-at-leatherman-tools-tickets-1850378845939

3. 🌉 FEBRUARY POP-UP: Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Project
Discover the massive civil engineering, technology, and environmental work behind one of the region's largest infrastructure projects. A unique chance to see how STEAM professionals rebuild the foundations of our community!

Date: Feb 11th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
(Portland Public School early release Wed)

➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-connect-pop-up-interstate-bridge-replacement-tickets-1850626637089
..and more to come in '26, including Oaks Park and others!

10/01/2025

High school students interested in a Cyber Security career?

CyberCon 2025 for Oregon youth is next week Fri Oct 10th, on your day off of school - a free high school connect with industry professionals to learn about a lucrative and important role in our world. Lunch included!

Registration link is here: https://nwcybercamp.org/

Friday Oct 10 at PCC Sylvania Campus