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March 6 | Volume 5 - 2025 |
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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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Community College Network Members engage over 1,000 participants in STEM learning ↴
STEM East awards Fall Outreach Grants
STEM East, an initiative of NC East Alliance, recently awarded Fall Outreach Grants to STEM East Community College Network members, supporting STEM-focused events across eastern North Carolina. The grants enabled 1,038 students, educators and community members to participate in hands-on STEM learning experiences, fostering interest in high-demand careers. The Fall 2024 STEM Outreach Grants funded a wide range of programs including engineering camps, coding workshops, STEM career exploration days, and industry skill development sessions. These events, hosted by community colleges across the region, introduced students to career pathways in mechanical engineering, computer science, environmental science, forensics, industrial technology, and more. These outreach events reflect STEM East’s and NC East Alliance’s commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have access to regional career opportunities. Read full story.
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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 ↴
ChemSpider
 Participate in the validation of chemistry on the internet. ChemSpider is owned by the Royal Society of Chemistry and is a free, public resource for chemists providing fast access to over 120 million structures, along with properties and associated information.
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North Carolina Economic Development Association summit in Pinehurst ↴
Governor: 'No state will outwork North Carolina'
 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein told economic developers this week that “no state will outwork North Carolina” in seeking to create a stronger workforce. Speaking at the North Carolina Economic Development Association Site Selectors Summit in Pinehurst, the governor said, "our goal is to set the national pace in growing more skilled workers for businesses and more career opportunities for North Carolinians by increasing the number of apprentices over the next four years by 100 percent. And by helping more than 350,000 North Carolinians secure industry-valued credentials.” → Read full story
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Register now for 'Communicating Your Research to Non-Experts' webinar ↴
ICMYI: Opportunity for middle, high school student researchers
 Join Dr. Jory Weintraub, a North Carolina expert in Science Communication, on March 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a webinar to help students who are involved in STEM presentations and competitions to refine their skills and shape their message. The free event is a collaboration through the N.C. Collaborative for Advancing Student Led Research, the N.C. Student Academy of Science, N.C. Science and Engineering Fair, N.C. Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, and the N.C. International Science Challenge. → Learn more
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Use your talent to help identify future STEM researchers ↴
Volunteers needed for evaluating Summer Ventures applications
 Calling all volunteers who can help evaluate student application essays for the Summer Ventures in Science and Math program. STEM professionals or educators can help virtually by reading applications. CEU documentation can be provided. → Fill out the interest form
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PK-12 STEM Education Conference in Wilmington ↴
SOAR into STEM landing at UNCW campus in June
 Pre-registration and call for proposals are now open for CESTEM’s 2025 Pre-K-12 STEM Education Conference: SOAR into STEM on Tuesday, June 24 at UNC Wilmington’s Watson College of Education. Session proposals are due by March 30. This year’s keynote speaker will be Capt. Barrington Irving. Watch Capt. Irving’s latest feature on The Today Show. For more information, visit the conference website. → Learn more
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Take the next step in shaping the future of STEM education ↴
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships available at Lenoir-Rhyne
 Combine your love for STEM with a career in teaching to make a meaningful impact in classrooms of high-need school districts. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship, funded by the National Science Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to earn a tuition-free Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Lenoir-Rhyne University. The first cohort begins this summer. → Apply now
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March 20, 2025 ↴
Transform Education
Citizen Schools' Systemic Change for Inclusive Practice webinar is March 20 at 2 p.m. → More |
April 2025 ↴
NC Science Festival
The state's biggest celebration of science happens every April. Get involved today. → More |
May 1, 2025 ↴
Leadership Gala
The 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala is set for May 1 in Raleigh. → 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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