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Jan 06

NC STEM Learning Network e-Update (Jan. 7, 2016)

NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month we provide an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and our latest edition is now available for you. View our e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Click here to subscribe and get your personalized copy sent directly... read more →
Dec 17

NC Aquarium to host SciREN Coast in February

The 4th Annual SciREN Coast event will be taking place on Feb. 18 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The free event gives K-12 STEM teachers, and other interested individuals the opportunity to meet with marine science researchers from universities across North Carolina. Researchers will present new... read more →
Dec 11
Nov 20

NC STEM e-Update (Nov. 20, 2015)

NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month we provide an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and our latest edition is now available for you. View our e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Click here to subscribe and get your personalized copy sent directly... read more →
Nov 16

NCSSM opens applications for Step Up to STEM

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is now accepting applications for the 2016 Step Up to STEM summer program. African American, Hispanic American and Native American students from North Carolina in 8th grade are encouraged to participate in the real-world challenges to improve their skills in math, science,... read more →
Nov 08

North Carolina State Board of Education recognizes STEM Schools of Distinction

The North Carolina State Board of Education has recognized seven public schools as STEM Schools of Distinction for exemplary leadership and instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Schools were either recognized as meeting the Prepared Level of Achievement or the Model Level of Achievement. To be chosen... read more →
Nov 06

NC STEM Center e-Update (Nov. 6, 2015)

NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month we provide an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and our latest edition is now available for you. View our e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Click here to subscribe and get your personalized copy sent directly... read more →
Nov 05

Two NC schools receive $200K for STEM programs

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded 13 schools in the nation, two of which are in N.C., money for STEM programs through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), according to a U.S. Department of Education announcement. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was awarded $250,000, and... read more →
Nov 04

Teacher turnover rate in North Carolina slightly up in 2014-15

The number of teachers leaving North Carolina public school classrooms increased slightly from last year according to the 2014-15 Annual Report on Teachers Leaving the Profession just presented to State Board of Education members. In 2014-15, 14,255 teachers left their local school districts resulting in an overall state turnover rate... read more →
Oct 30

Kenan Fellows opens applications for 2016-17

The Kenan Fellows Program is now accepting applications for a new group of K-12 teachers for the 2016-2017 fellowship year. Online applications will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. The program joins educators and researchers to create classroom curriculums that relate to real-world work. As a fellow, participants will... read more →