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March 7 | Volume 5 - 2024 |
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The NC STEM Center is a Web Portal for all things related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in North Carolina
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Serving 29 counties in Eastern NC to strengthen homegrown workforce ↴
NC East Alliance announces team and board changes
NC East Alliance has announced the addition of four new members to its team. Mark Hamblin will transition from board chair to chief operating officer. Jennifer Annetta joins the STEM East Leadership Team with extensive experience working with teacher training programs. Dr. Ethan Lenker, longtime superintendent of Pitt County Schools, will join the STEM East Leadership Team as a consultant. Wesley Beddard, recently retired from Martin Community College, will work primarily with community college partners in the region. NC East Alliance also made some changes to its board of directors. Todd Edwards will move into the chairman role. He is a local developer and general contractor who has served on the board for many years and has extensive experience working with local economic development organizations. Tony Khoury will take over as vice chairman. Tony is the owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC. He brings extensive experience in assisting in the acquisition and sale of businesses in the region. Board members Roland Vaughn and Ray McKeithan will be retiring from the board. Learn more about NC EAST Alliance at www.nceast.org.
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Opportunities ↴
Explore NC STEM Center
 Do you have an opportunity or program doing great work to promote STEM in North Carolina? Now you can post your special events, summer camps, and afterschool programs for us to promote all year long. We invite you to create an account to get started today!
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STEM Spotlight ↴
A Gtt of Pretty Workshops
 A Gtt of Pretty are virtual health care or science workshops for ages 5 to 14 (boys and girls) created to promote fun and diversity in STEM. Students are exposed to unique learning activities and special guests that work in science and health care.
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NC State’s STEM hub for K-12 students across the state earns national achievement award ↴
NC State Science House recognized for STEM impact
 The Science House at NC State University has inspired multiple generations of future scientists and engineers. Because of its broad outreach efforts, the organization has been recognized with the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society’s (ARIS) Enduring Achievement Award. The ARIS awards recognize researchers and practitioners undertaking exemplary work in research and higher education. → Read More
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Learn more about U.S. Army's Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) ↴
AEOP-GEMS has new North Carolina site in 2024
 Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a U.S. Army-sponsored, summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students that takes place in participating U.S. Army research labs and engineering centers. GEMS has two new sites this year and one of those is in Durham! Use link to learn more and see important deadlines. → Get More |
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The North Carolina Student Academy of Science seeks your expertise ↴
NCSAS: Connecting professionals with students
 A goal of the North Carolina Student Academy of Science (NCSAS) is to bring STEM professionals and researchers together with students. NCSAS is looking for college graduates working in STEM, STEM researchers, or those who have an advanced STEM degree to judge students' work at the NCSAS on March 22 at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. The event includes middle and high school level research in varying technical categories. Details on judging are outlined on the program's website. → Visit Here
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Collaborative Online Teaching with PBL will be the topic of discussion on March 11 ↴
Kenan Fellows adds second 'Not Your Average PD' event
 Kenan Fellows has added a second installment of their new online professional learning series: Not Your Average PD. Delivered for free via YouTube Live, sessions will embody the best aspects of high-quality professional development - relevant, interactive and guided by educators attuned to today’s classroom challenges. The first session in February focused on AI in the Classroom. The second session on March 11 will discuss strategies and best practices for co-teaching with an educator outside of your district or county. → Learn More
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Access to high-speed internet has important role in state's booming entertainment industry ↴
Broadband brings lights, camera and action to NC communities
 Broadband has revolutionized the movie making process, an industry that spends more than $200 million a year and creates thousands of jobs in North Carolina, making it more efficient, collaborative and globally accessible. However, there exists a reality in many communities throughout the state who lose out on these lucrative opportunities because they simply do not have the high-speed infrastructure to support it – that's where MCNC's HERO Project can be a game changer for these areas. → Read Full Story
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March 12, 2024 ↴
Success in Service
Citizen Schools will host Enhancing Student Success Through National Service virtually on March 12. → More |
March 23, 2024 ↴
36th Annual NCSEF
The 36th Annual NC State Science and Engineering Fair is scheduled in March at NC State University in Raleigh. → More |
April 1-30, 2024 ↴
NC Science Festival
The North Carolina Science Festival is now accepting event proposals for 2024. Use the link below to submit yours today! → More
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Have STEM News or Event to share?
The NC STEM Center is a project of the NC STEM Learning Network, a statewide effort through the North Carolina Science, Mathematics & Technology (SMT) Education Center in collaboration with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, North Carolina Community College System, and UNC General Administration.
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NC STEM
Phone: + 1 919 991 5111
P.O. Box 13901
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709
www.ncstemcenter.org
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