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Sept. 19 | Volume 18 - 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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$19 million HERO Project gets underway at Central Carolina Community College ↴
MCNC begins broadband expansion in Sanford
MCNC held a groundbreaking ceremony at Central Carolina Community College earlier this month to signify the start of their $19 million HERO (High Speed Economies for Rural Opportunity) Project. High-speed internet has become a staple in education across the country – providing teachers with ready access to tools, technology and constant contact with students, and students with access to research, experts, and classmates at the click of a mouse. But many schools in rural areas have fallen behind due to their lack of connectivity. MCNC’s HERO Project aims to change all that; bringing ALL parts of North Carolina into the digital fold. Last week MCNC hosted a podcast to dive deeper into the economic and social impacts of broadband. This project is designed to build comprehensive community infrastructure, impacting almost everything – from commercial fishing, farming and entertainment to health care, entrepreneurism, the military, and all points in between. Read HERO Blog Series. As MCNC’s HERO Project gets underway and progresses, this webpage will be updated with photos, videos, and more from the people making the project possible.
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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!
→ Read more
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STEM Spotlight ↴
Project EXPLORE
 Project EXPLORE (Experiences Promoting Learning Outdoors for Research and Education) hosted by the North Carolina Arboretum helps teachers fully utilize outdoor spaces at school to engage students in curriculum-based learning activities.
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North Carolina Business Committee for Education's fifth annual mobile app competition ↴
NCBCE's Read, Set, App! Challenge looking for interns
 Ready, Set, App! is looking for high school students to mentor teams in the annual mobile app competition. If you love coding, design, or app building, this paid internship is a great way to lead and gain experience. Applications are now open until Oct. 21. → Apply now
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Award for STEM Teachers ↴
Deadline Alert! 2024 BWF's CAST Awards close Sept. 29
 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. Applications are due no later than Sept. 29. → Get more information and apply.
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2024-2025 Office of Academic Standards Statewide Supports from NCDPI ↴
External Implementation Guide: A Standards Resource Hub
 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Academic Standards Statewide Supports for 2024-25 is now live! Check out the professional development calendar for upcoming webinars, resources and meetings across all content areas. → Read more
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GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs ↴
App State receives largest education grant ever for GEAR UP
 The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP grant to Appalachian State University’s College Access Partnerships. They are one of only 18 institutions nationwide awarded a GEAR UP grant in 2024. → Read full story on EdNC
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction ↴
NCDPI's A.I.M. Conference heads to Raleigh in October
 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is hosting the fourth annual A.I.M. Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center on Oct. 7-9. The sessions at this year's event will touch on an array of timely and informative topics including artificial intelligence, instructional leadership, learning differences, free speech and much more! → Explore the schedule
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Sept. 27-28, 2024 ↴
Color of Education
The 2024 Color of Education Summit will be Sept. 27-28 at NC State University. → More |
Oct. 22-23, 2024 ↴
Bridging the Gap 2024
Bridging the Gap 2024 is scheduled on Oct. 22-23 at the N.C. Biotechnology Center in RTP. → More |
Nov. 7-8, 2024 ↴
Synergy Conference
Synergy Conference 2024 is set for Nov. 7-8 at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill. → 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.
Thanks for your continued support! |
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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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