Beaverton Science Expos

BEF, Beaverton and Hillsboro School Districts partnered to put on a robust science expo program in 2025. BEF focused on empowering middle school students to see themselves as scientists who are capable of problem solving, discovery, and knowledge creation.

STEAM

Funded by: Analog Devices, Community Support, Genentech, Intel, Synopsys Foundation, Vernier Science Foundation

At A Glance:

BEF Investment: $20,000

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BEF helped boost participation in competitive science fairs in 2025 and focused on building a pipeline of emerging young scientists at the middle school level.

In a partnership among BEF and the Beaverton and Hillsboro School Districts, the High School Science Expo was held on March 6, 2025, with 115 projects presented by 132 students. Of these, eight projects went on to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair, and Beaverton students ultimately won several prizes and special awards, including 2nd place in Math, 3rd place in Biomedical Engineering, and 3rd place in Robotics and Intelligent Machines.

To build a pipeline of young scientists, BEF helped establish school-wide STEM fairs at additional middle schools across Beaverton with a push for broader participation by all students. From these, 236 projects by 295 students were presented at the Middle School Science Expo on March 13th and many of these emerging scientists went on to compete at the Northwest Science Expo, the state-level competition event.

Feed My Body, Feed My Brain winter break campaign

270 individuals, local business and community leaders came together to make a difference in the lives of our students and families and helped us deliver the requested number of winter break food gift cards to all 54 of the Beaverton schools.

Beaverton Band Together

Since 2014, Beaverton Education Foundation’s Beaverton Band Together initiative has expanded musical education for students in all Beaverton public schools, from providing musical instruments and performance opportunities to opening their minds to new genres, artists, and experiences.

Helping School Nurses Help Students

School nurses are an important part of our community, helping students stay healthy. BEF supports the 25 school nurses with medical kits to help them respond to student needs and professional memberships that, among other benefits, gives them vouchers for free eyewear to distribute to students.

Growing Student-Run Businesses in Beaverton high schools

BEF empowers student-run businesses that are part of many Career Technical Education (CTE) programs offered in high schools. With seed funding from BEF, businesses were able to purchase new equipment and supplies so students could learn through hands-on experiences, develop business acumen, and explore future career pathways.

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