Alt text: "An image with four stylized hands representing the acronym L.I.F.E. for the LIFE Conference theme: 'Learning, Innovation, Future, Exploration.' Each hand is distinct in color and texture, aligned with its theme. 1. Learning: A green hand emerging from soil, with vines and leaves growing from it, symbolizing growth and development. 2. Innovation: A gold-colored hand holding a glowing lightbulb above the index finger, symbolizing ideas and creativity. 3. Future: A robotic, silver hand with a glowing blue circle on its palm, symbolizing technology and forward-thinking. 4. Exploration: A purple hand viewed through a magnifying glass, symbolizing curiosity and discovery." This visual emphasizes the unique attributes of each component of the conference theme.

Black and white photos with green and blue borders; top photo shows two female engaging in a signed conversation. Bottom photo shows a male middle school student smiling and wearing a hearing aid device; there is a teacher in the background signing "L".

LIFE: STEAM-BASED CONFERENCE

Oregon School for the Deaf invites 4th through 8th graders who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing from all over Oregon to join LIFE Conference: Learning, Innovation, Future, Exploration from April 15th to 18th. This conference takes place on the OSD campus at 999 Locust Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.

This conference invites Middle School students to become immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Activities range from lab activities to workshops on STEAM-related skills and guest presenters.

LIFE Conference is free and registration is required. We will provide meals and lodging (dormitories). Transportation will be on your own.

***DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, March 31st at 11:59 PM PST***

REGISTRATION FORM: Register NOW!

Guest Presenters

Deaf guests of STEAM fields share words of empowerment and inspiration for our youth!
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Engaging Activities

Science lab activities, CNC machines, coding activities, theatrical arts performances, & more

Science Fest

Friday, April 18th: Dive into the world of science and industry with OMSI - right here on OSD campus!

Social Growth

Networking and building lifelong friends with other Deaf and Hard of Hearing peers! Signers and non-signers are welcome!

Black and white photo showing a teacher and a student reading together from a book in ASL.

REGISTER

FREE registration:

Note: when you register, we will contact you for more information

SCHEDULE

View Full Schedule Here

Tues 4/15: Sign in after 3:00 PM

Weds - Thurs 4/16 - 4/17: Workshops; activities

Fri 4/18: Sign out at 12:10 PM

MEALS & LODGING

Balanced meals are provided daily at our school cafeteria. Students will stay overnight at our dormitories: Lindstrom Hall and Peterson Hall.

FAQ

Questions and answers about the LIFE: Learning, Innovation, Future, Exploration experience.

Questions?

Contact Outreach Department at outreach@osd.k12.or.us to get more information on LIFE: Learning, Innovation, Future, Exploration

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