SWOCC STEAM Pathways

10/13/2026

What do hula hoops have to do with molecules?

10/09/2026

It’s harvest season — so we started wondering: what would the Solar System look like if we compared its objects to things that grow here on Earth? 🎃⁠
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We picked a 30 cm pumpkin for the Sun and scaled every planet down by the same ratio.⁠
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The math is simple: divide each planet’s real diameter by the Sun’s diameter, then multiply by 300 mm.⁠
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Before anyone asks: what about Pluto? We didn’t forget it! It’s just tiny. At this scale, Pluto would be only about 0.5 mm across — about the size of a grain of sugar.⁠
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Have you ever tried comparing the Solar System to everyday objects? What did you use — or what would you like to compare it to? Share your ideas in the comments!⁠
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10/06/2026

Love Halloween? Well.. we have a treat for you! Join SWOCC STEAM Pathways for STEAM‑O‑WEEN on Tuesday, October 27th, 6–8 pm @ Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Campus in Umpqua Hall. This FREE, all‑ages event is packed with hands‑on science fun, spooky experiments, and Halloween excitement. Costumes are optional—but encouraged! Anyone who dresses up will be entered into a prize drawing.

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10/01/2026

Registration is open for Fall Career Day at OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center! 9-12th graders are invited to connect with STEM professionals, participate in hands-on activities, and explore behind-the-scenes tours of lab spaces at Hatfield.

Do you know a high schooler interested in marine science? Register them today!

Learn more: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center/marine-education/career-day

09/26/2026

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08/14/2026

Thank you to Geology & Paleontology Professor Win for these great photos. Bird watching and plant identification on campus with Biology Professor Jason. Cyanotype printing with our Marine Biology Professor Amy. Students painted mini dinosaurs after talking about what dinosaurs could have looked like, picked teeny tiny shark tooth fossils out of ancient beach gravel, went on a hike with Chemistry Professor Derek and others at South Slough nature reserve, and made art with rocks to record their experiences at our annual STEAM Academy this week!

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