Book explores science through American football We understood that Newton's Football would be a book not about football or about science but about ideas. Ideas coming from the most unexpected sources, converging in the most delightful ways. (From the introduction of Newton's Football) Full disclosure: I am a Philadelphia Eagles fan. I... read more →
Jan
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Nov
22
The North Carolina Science Festival is now recruiting middle and high school teachers for two exciting partner programs, but hurry – deadlines are quickly approaching! Gravity Games - http://www.ncgravitygames.com/ The Gravity Games soapbox competition, co-sponsored by Google and Appalachian State, is returning on April 5, 2014 and the Festival wants to send... read more →
Nov
22
Author of The U.S. Technology Skills Gap, Gary Beach talked with WRALTechWire editor Rick Smith in an article published on Nov. 21. Smith asked Beach about whether the skills gap really threatens America's future and what can be done about addressing the gaps. The article preceded a discussion by local business... read more →
Nov
08
Each year, the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center offers awards that recognize individuals and organizations whose extraordinary contributions to science, mathematics, and technology education in North Carolina are helping to advance education in NC. Categories include K-8 teacher, 9-16 teacher, informal educator, administrator, student leadership as well... read more →
Nov
06
Survive! Inside the Human Body is a multi- volume, educational science book series for kids, published by the imaginatively monikered No Starch Press. The series was first published in Korea, where it has sold over 20 million copies and enjoys a huge following. Not least, I assume, due to its... read more →
Oct
25
Dr. Holly Menninger loves to talk science. Trained as an entomologist, a scientist who studies bugs, Dr. Menninger pursued an interest communicating scientific research and education to a broad public audience. She now works as the director of public... read more →
Oct
21
The Mathematical Association of America's AMC 8 Competition is November 19. The AMC 8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. The website for registration is http://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-8
Oct
16
Last Friday, News 14 Carolina visited one of the 13 schools to follow up a story on the i3 Project. More than 12,000 students across the state benefit from a specialized style of learning. It is all part of a five-year program with the Smithsonian Science Education Center. This is... read more →
Oct
10
Deadline: November 15, 2013. The N.C. International Science Challenge (NCISC) is a yearly science competition for high school students. Four students travel to Beijing, China to present their science research projects at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. The competition requires students to undertake a research project, write an... read more →
Oct
03
For anyone familiar with social media, especially tools such as foursquare, where participants check into locations and receive special offers, the digital badge is a coveted item. Even media players, such as audible, have built-in gaming elements that reward listeners for the time they spend listening to audiobooks. A recent... read more →