STEAM Connect Pop-UPs

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. 

Our goal is to bring together next generation learners (children/students thru college) and current professionals, through on-site tours and explorations of various STEAM careers.

Learners will receive exposure to industry and career opportunities in a “take your kid to work” style. “Next-gen Pros” (aka students, learners) as well as “Big kids” (adults, retired/employed) and are all welcome, to build relationships and our futures together.

Pop-ups are planned to be monthly 1.5 hour visits on 2nd or 3rd Wednesdays of each month during the school year. We’ll get a behind-the-scenes view of these careers and have an opportunity to ask questions of current employees.


Here’s a list of currently scheduled Pop-ups including registration information: 

STEAM Connect Pop-up Events

DatesSTEAM Connect POP-UP Details
Sep 17, 20254-5:30pmFulcrum ConstructionEvent Recap - photos
Oct 15, 20254-5:30pmExplore Silicon Forest High Tech @BESThqEvent Recap
Nov 19, 20254-5:30pmTektronix The Tech That's Building TomorrowEvent Recap
Dec 17, 20254-5:30pmAviation Careers – hosted by Hillsboro Aero AcademyRegister Here!
Jan 21, 20264-5:30pmLeatherman Tool – Exploring Design and ManufacturingRegister Here!
Feb 11, 2026
4-5:30Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR)!Event Page
Registration opens on Dec 16th
MarAvailable!
Apr 22, 20264-5:30Behind the scenes at Oaks Park Amusement ParkRegisteration coming soon
MayAvailable!
JunAvailable!

We are continuing to identify new Pop-ups. If you have any questions, are interested in potentially hosting a Pop-up, or have an idea for an awesome Pop-up location, please see STEAM Connect Popup Host and/or connect with Erik.


Erik Mace – Erik@BestHQ.net  / 786-472-2537
STEAM Connect Program Manager


If you are interested in being notified when we schedule Pop-ups in the Portland area, please let us know below:

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