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June 27 | Volume 12 - 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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Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Award for STEM Teachers ↴
2024 BWFCAST Award application cycle now open
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Award for STEM Teachers (CAST) recognizes outstanding STEM teachers in North Carolina public primary and secondary schools. The award provides $175,000 over five years and is available to teachers who have an outstanding performance record in educating children and who demonstrate a solid knowledge of STEM content. Special consideration will be given to teachers working in hard-to-staff, economically-deprived classrooms in North Carolina. Special consideration also will be given to efforts that integrate environmental science and climate change into STEM-related curricula. Applications are open through Sept. 29. Click for more information and to apply.
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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 ↴
Carolina Science Cafe
 Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will welcome Dr. Shelby Baez, Director of the Psychology of Sport Injury Laboratory in UNC’s Department of Exercise and Sport Science for Carolina Science Cafe on July 2 at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro.
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Golden LEAF Foundation ↴
GL announces $14 million in funding at June board meeting
 The Golden LEAF Foundation awarded a total of $14,267,573.59 in funding this month across five key areas including the SITE Program, Open Grants Program, the Economic Catalyst Project, Flood Mitigation Program, and the Food Distribution Assistance Program. → Read more.
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Donna Phillips named new Vice President of Industry Engagement and Recruitment ↴
NC East Alliance adds new executive to growing team
 NC East Alliance has announced the addition of Donna Phillips as Vice President of Industry Engagement and Recruitment. She will lead efforts to engage existing and new industries in the education, workforce and economic development initiatives of NC East. → Read more
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USDoE award to establish new Student Academic Support Center on campus ↴
Halifax Community College receives $2.1M federal grant
 The U.S. Department of Education recently announced more than $44 million for 22 grants nationwide under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program. Halifax Community College received $2,182,035 to establish a Student Academic Support Center to provide educational and career support services for students. → Read more |
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MCNC's High Speed Economies for Rural Opportunities (HERO) Project ↴
Broadband in postsecondary education makes NC a better place
 MCNC's commitment to expand and upgrade its network through the HERO Project provides the high-speed foundation for opportunity, efficiency, and acquisition of knowledge for all levels of education across North Carolina. And, one of the more important educational sectors in the state today happens for students right after high school. → Read more
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June 30, 2024 ↴
Call for Presenters
The deadline to submit presenter proposals for Synergy Conference 2024 is June 30. → More |
July 16-18, 2024 ↴
Smithsonian Summit
The Smithsonian National Education Summit is a free, three-day online program July 16-18. → More |
July 15-19, 2024 ↴
Summer Learning Week
Summer Learning Week is a national awareness celebration planned for July 15-19. → 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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