Cypress Creek Renewables and Oregon Tech Announce Partnership for Student Scholarships and Mentorship

Cypress Creek Renewables and Oregon Tech Announce Partnership for Student Scholarships and Mentorship

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) and the Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) are pleased to announce that they have partnered again to support STEM education and strengthen Oregon’s renewable energy workforce. As part of this continued partnership, Cypress Creek has committed to an additional $120,000 investment for Oregon Tech student scholarships and sponsorships over the next four years. 

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Pacific Power announces grants to support Klamath Falls area education and STEM programs

Pacific Power announces grants to support Klamath Falls area education and STEM programs

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Pacific Power Foundation is announcing more than $200,000 in new grant awards to nonprofits and community organizations that support education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities in the communities Pacific Power serves. 

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Science, technology, engineering, art and math: Welcome to STEAM Camp

Science, technology, engineering, art and math: Welcome to STEAM Camp

“Hey dude, I need a marble,” Emmett Samson said as he readied his paper rollercoaster for the ultimate test.

The fourth-grader placed the small ball at the top and let it roll. Not overly pleased with the result, he started to rework his coaster, adjusting the corners and height of the initial drop.

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Oregon Tech Launches “Campaign for the Future” with $3.37M Raised Toward $4M Goal

Oregon Tech Launches “Campaign for the Future” with $3.37M Raised Toward $4M Goal

The Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” has launched the Foundational Campaign for the Future to raise $4 million, allowing the university to create strategic investments in projects, programs and people.

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Young Women Unite on Oregon Tech Campus for Weeklong Girls got STEM Camp

Young Women Unite on Oregon Tech Campus for Weeklong Girls got STEM Camp

In what will hopefully launch an annual event, Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” hosted Girls got STEM, a weeklong camp at the Klamath Falls campus for young ladies ages 15-18. The group consists of more than 40 campers, counselors and mentors.

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Local Teen Wins National Recognition for STEM Education Volunteer Work

Local Teen Wins National Recognition for STEM Education Volunteer Work

Youth can be counted on for inspiration. Sixty-four percent of kids age 8-17 years old believe that kids can make a positive impact on the world, and 75 percent are interested in helping make their community a better place[1]. U.S. Cellular today announced Nicole Cleland of Beyond the Bell from Klamath Falls is one of four young humanitarians selected following an online national nomination contest as part of the company’s The Future of Good program. 

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