SWOCC release - “Science de Mayo” - Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s STEAM Pathways program invites science-curious girls, grades 4-12, to “STEAM Pathways Presents: Science de Mayo” a Cinco de Mayo-themed event as part of our STEAM Club for Girls series.  This fun, interactive event will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 5:30-8:00pm. The event is free and will be held in Umpqua Hall on Southwestern’s Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.  This STEAM for Girls event is sure to bring out the fun of Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy making guacamole-themed slime, learning about forces and momentum by launching piñatas, and exploring the science behind the large impact responsible for the end of the dinosaurs.  Science topics explored will include:  Physics and engineering; Chemistry; Geology; Earth science.  Students of all abilities and interests are encouraged to attend. For information or to register a student for “Science de Mayo” please contact Cassie Coyner, STEAM Pathways Coordinator at 541-888-7416, or [email protected].  Registration is required as space is limited. Come join us for a great time!  To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem/.