Oregon Tech again ranks high in report of top engineering programs

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Oregon Tech again ranks high in report of top engineering programs

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has proudly maintained its position as one of the nation's top universities in multiple categories, according to U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges 2024" rankings. Recognized as the second-best public college in the West, the fifth-best among Western regional colleges, and the 58th-best undergraduate engineering program, Oregon Tech continues to shine. Furthermore, Oregon Tech secured the second spot for the best regional college in the West for veterans.

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Project symposium spotlights student passion and knowledge

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Project symposium spotlights student passion and knowledge

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The spring 2021 Oregon Tech Project Symposium, an event that highlights student research and senior projects, is a highly anticipated event, which allows the public to view the highly inventive and innovative projects Oregon Tech students are creating. Held virtually this year, the symposium includes more than 30 projects, across eight different departments.

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Mazama STEM&M inducts new class of students

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Mazama STEM&M inducts new class of students

In an outdoor ceremony on Friday, Mazama High School inducted 21 current freshmen into the school’s STEM&M program, which partners with Oregon Institute of Technology to offer academic pathways in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine.

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OIT Professior works with IPC Education to promote engineering to middle and high school students

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OIT Professior works with IPC Education to promote engineering to middle and high school students

Since early summer, Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” associate professor Kevin Pintong has been working with IPC Education Foundation to attract and engage STEM students in workshops nationwide using Project Owl. The IPC Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to prepare students for rewarding careers in the electronics industry by providing learning opportunities focused on electronics manufacturing and improving the perception of manufacturing as a stable and well-paid sector.

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

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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 Ranked #2 as Top Western College in the West

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Oregon Tech Ranked #2 as Top Western College in the West

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is once again ranked highly within the U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges 2019” rankings, released this week. The report lists Oregon Tech at No. 2 as Top Public College in the West and the University’s ranking of Best Western Regional Colleges also rose to come in at No. 5, a list which is comprised of the best baccalaureate colleges in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

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Full "STEAM" Ahead

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Full "STEAM" Ahead

Lost River Robotics camp combines science, technology, engineering, math and art

Jack Hawkins couldn’t contain his excitement. “Look! Look at mine!” the 7-year-old exclaimed as colored bubbles floated up from the bottom to the top of his homemade lava lamp.

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Thinking Outside the Box

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Thinking Outside the Box

Holden Hubble and Emilio Hernandez thought they had the perfect set up for their Mars lander – plastic spoons to act as propellers and inflated balloons to soften the landing and thereby protect the enclosed raw egg.

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Oregon Tech Civil Engineering Student Wins National Engineering Scholarship

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Oregon Tech Civil Engineering Student Wins National Engineering Scholarship

Klamath Falls, OR - A senior in the Oregon Institute of Technology "Oregon Tech" Civil Engineering degree program, Kurtis Pipkin of Banks, Oregon, was awarded the Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship in the amount of $2,750 from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He was one of only two students from Oregon to receive an award from the organization.

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Local STEM&M Leaders Present at National Conference

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Local STEM&M Leaders Present at National Conference

After the creators of the STEM&M initiative at Mazama High School gave a presentation at a national conference in Washington, D.C., several audience members said they liked the uniqueness of the program, and one college said they wanted to bring it to their community.

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