In this episode we learn whats it's like to run a makerspace.  Join us as we speak with Ashley Merback, Co-Owner of Highland Woodshop in Corvallis, Oregon. Along the way, we find a connection between learning self-sufficiency skills and the benefits it has on one's mental health. 

Find us at MidValleySTEM.org

Music by: Blood Red Sun 

On this episode of Closing the Gap, we speak with Ommidala Pattawong, a chemistry instructor at Linn-Benton Community College. Join us as we talk about following your dreams and Ommidala's experience growing up in Thailand to pursuing and Ph.D. and career in the United States. 

To learn more about women working in STEM and skilled trades visit our website, midvalleystem.org. 

Music:

Fish on Land by Blood Red Sun

On this episode of Closing the Gap, we talk to Devon Chase. Devon is Chef and Co-owner of Saint Perpetua Patio in Yachats, Oregon. We discuss their career and opting for on-the-job training over culinary school and much more. Join us for this fun episode about one person's experience in the foodservice industry. 

To learn more about women working in STEM and skilled trades visit our website, midvalleystem.org. 

Music:

Fish on Land by Blood Red Sun

On this episode of Closing the Gap we talk to a postdoctoral fellow in the microbiology department at Oregon State University, Veronika Kivenson. West Albany High school journalism student, Tori Thorp is back and asks Veronika about her educational path to earning her degree. 

Music by: Blood Red Sun 

In this episode, we talk to construction worker Courtney Conklin. Courtney is an Equipment Operator at Knife River. We will discuss her experience in the industry and her educational path to becoming a certified Equipment Operator. 

To learn more about women working in STEM and skilled trades visit our website, midvalleystem.org. 

Music:

Fish on Land by Blood Red Sun

Bicycle mechanic and owner of Gladys Bikes in Portland, Oregon, Cassie Hidalgo shares with us her journey down the mechanic and business owner career path. We touch on the joys and hardships of participating in this industry and how she got to where she is now. 

This is the June edition of Closing the Gap with special guest Savannah Herrell. Savannah is an electrician here in our community and she is here to talk about her personal experience as a woman in the trades.  

To learn more about us and to download the poster for this episode visit our website, midvalleystem.org.

Join us for our 2nd live show! We will be chatting with Sisi Virasak, our Closing the Gap featured role model for May. Sisi is a member of the Computer Science faculty at Linn-Benton Community College.

Learn more at www.midvalleystem.org/closing-the-gap.

The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub created "Closing the Gap" to highlight professional women from our region who are working in STEM & Trades fields. This way, girls can see local women who are working in these careers and can consider these careers for themselves.

This podcast features an interview with Ashley D'Antonio. Ashley is a recreation ecologist and professor at Oregon State University. 

Learn more at www.midvalleystem.org/closing-the-gap.

The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub created "Closing the Gap" to highlight professional women from our region who are working in STEM & Trades fields. This way, girls can see local women who are working in these careers and can consider these careers for themselves.

This podcast features an interview with Barbara Hanley. Barbara currently works for Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) as a Research Associate at the Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. 

Learn more at www.midvalleystem.org/closing-the-gap.