Join us for these great events & opportunities

Events

Friday, September 30, 2022,  10:30AM – 1:00PM
Science Demos for Escalante Middle School Students
Fort Lewis College Campus. Email Dr. Aimee Morris to sign up.

Friday, October 21, 2022,  10:30AM – 1:00PM
Science Demos for Escalante Middle School Students
Fort Lewis College Campus. Email Dr. Aimee Morris to sign up.

Friday, November 11, 2022,  10:30AM – 1:00PM
Science Demos for Ignacio High School Students
Fort Lewis College Campus. Email Dr. Aimee Morris to sign up.

Multiple Dates in November

United Way of SW Colorado’s Team Up for Students Foundational Series

This work aims to create long-term, sustainable solutions for our county’s youth recovering from the pandemic (socially, academically, and emotionally). United Way of SW Colorado invites you to participate in upcoming meetings to begin this work.

  • Part I: Introduction & Background
    Monday, November 7, 11 am - 1 pm | The Peaks Rooms @ Durango Rec Center
  • Part II: Prioritizing Efforts & Forming a Steering Committee
    Thursday, November 17, 11 am - 1 pm | The Peaks Rooms @ Durango Rec Center
  • Part III: Consensus Building on Initial Funding
    Monday, December 5, 11 am - 1 pm | The Peaks Rooms @ Durango Rec Center

Email Dr. Aimee Morris for further details on how to sign up.

Saturday, November 19, 2022
Lego League Challenge Judge and/or Advisor Opportunity
Powerhouse Science Center sponsored event at Escalante Middle School. Email Dr. Aimee Morris for further details on how to sign up.

Feb 2023
San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair Judges
More details coming soon!

March 2023
San Juan Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judges
More details coming soon! Please email Dr. Michael Ottinger to sign up.

March/April 2023
Science Open House
Fort Lewis College opens its doors to the community to watch and participate in live science demonstrations and fun.

June and July 2023
Super Summer STEM Kids Mini Camp
Weekly topics include Fun with STEM, Sort of Practical STEM, STEM and the Planet, and STEM in Action.  Participants would help with lessons.  Planned in-person opportunity at San Juan College campus.  Further details coming soon!

Opportunities

High School Math and Science Virtual Tutoring Opportunity
Twice a week tutoring in math and science with Durango High School students.  Contact: Dr. Jill Choate: jnchoate@fortlewis.edu

Powerhouse Science Center & Maker Lab Education Committee
Monthly meetings, Event Planning, Summer Opportunities, and more.  Contact: Dr. Aimee Morris: ammorris@fortlewis.edu 

Navajo Math Circles
Bringing the highest quality mathematical outreach to students and teachers in the Navajo Nation. Join in teacher training workshops, outreach, and math camps. Contact: Dr. Aimee Morris: ammorris@fortlewis.edu  

March 2023
Cultural Competency Training
Details coming soon!

April 2023
Cultural Competency Training
Details coming soon!