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Nov. 7 | Volume 21 - 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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Discover your next professional learning community ↴
Priority deadline extended for 2025 Kenan Fellowship
The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership has extended the priority deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 cohort through Dec. 2. Apply today. This top-ranked program invests in the professionalism of teachers, enabling them to serve as bridges between their school community and the local STEM workforce. Fellows also receive 80 hours of professional development and a $5,000 stipend to recognize their hard work. All North Carolina K-12 public school and charter school educators are invited to apply through late January 2025.
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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 ↴
Periodic Tables
 Periodic Tables is an informal science gathering through the Duke Initiative for Science and Society during which invited speakers share interesting, relevant science to the general public. The next event - Partner or Plagiarist - is Nov. 12 in Durham.
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2024 Election ↴
From pre-K to college, how elections could reshape education?
 The two presidential candidates this election cycle proposed two sharply different paths forward for the U.S. education system on the campaign trail; differing on classroom censorship, school choice, federal funding for schools, and more. SciAm compared Trump and Harris in this story. EdWeek also put together what they call a blueprint of what could be next. Also, take a look at what N.C. Governor-Elect Josh Stein prioritizes to improve education in North Carolina. And, finally, former superintendent of Guilford County Schools Mo Green has been elected as the next North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read his education pillars.
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Everyday. Everywhere. Everyone. ↴
2025 N.C. Science Festival theme encourages involvement
 The official 2025 theme for the North Carolina Science Festival has been unveiled. As the state’s largest celebration of science - Everyday. Everywhere. Everyone. - will focus on the science that is all around us and within our daily lives. With more than 400 total events statewide already in the works between April 1-30, there are events for all ages. → Get involved
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Classroom to Career Connections ↴
Citizen Schools adds more events to new learning series
 Mark your calendars for the next installment of the Classroom to Career Connections hosted by Citizen Schools. On Nov. 21, check out Mastering Essential Skills for 21st Century Leadership. → Access here
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Join a community of educators working to innovate teaching about complex global issues ↴
Apply to become a Smithsonian NESST Teacher Ambassador
 Smithsonian Science Education Center has extended the deadline for the NESST Teacher Ambassador Program through tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 8). This multi-year, virtual program is designed for K-12 classroom teachers and is ideal for middle and high school teachers of any subject who want to bring complex socio-scientific issues to their classroom. → Apply now
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Dec. 3, 2024 ↴
NC TECH Awards
The NC TECH Awards is set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center. → More |
Jan. 31, 2025 ↴
NC East Vision 2025
NC East Alliance will host Vision 2025 on Friday, Jan. 31 at Greenville Convention Center. → More |
Feb. 20-21, 2025 ↴
Science For All Summit
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Science for All Summit is Feb. 20-21 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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