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May 15 | Volume 10 - 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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Annual awards celebration recognizes outstanding students, educators throughout North Carolina ↴
SMT Center honors excellence in STEM
The North Carolina Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) recently celebrated many of the state's finest educators, students and community partners at the 2025 Celebration of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Gala in Durham. The evening highlight was the annual SMT Center Awards, recognizing extraordinary contributions to advancing STEM education across the North Carolina. Honorees represented outstanding achievement, leadership and innovation in classrooms, community programs, and industry partnerships. View the 2025 SMT Center Award recipients and videos. In addition to the SMT Awards, the event also celebrated student achievements in STEM competitions statewide and honored outstanding K-12 educators supported by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards for STEM Teachers. The SMT Center remains committed to Strategies That Engage Minds, recognizing that STEM education is critical to building essential skills for success in the 21st century.
Congratulations to those recognized this year! Thanks for all that you do for North Carolina!
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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 ↴
N.C. King Tides Project
 The North Carolina King Tides Project aims to help communities vulnerable to coastal flooding by capturing photos of high-water levels during heavy rains, storms, wind, and king tides to help better inform community planning and spread public awareness.
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BWF Student STEM Enrichment Program deadline is June 9 ↴
Burroughs Wellcome Fund accepting SSEP grant applications
 Have a great idea to spark curiosity in K–12 students through hands-on STEM? Applications for the 2025 Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP) grant awards will be accepted through June 9. → Apply now
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Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at N.C. State University ↴
Kenan Fellows names Class of 2025-2026
 Thirty educators in North Carolina have been selected as 2025-26 Kenan Fellows. These educators, from 24 counties across the state, represent diverse grade levels and subject areas. Use the link to view this year's list and congratulations to all who were selected. → Meet the Fellows
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EdNC CEO and Editor-in-Chief receives Jay Robinson Award, Order of the Long Leaf Pine ↴
EdNC’s Mebane Rash receives two top honors
 EdNC's Mebane Rash recently was awarded the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award by the Public School Forum of North Carolina as well as The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. → Read more
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Golden LEAF Foundation ↴
GL Scholars graduate with plans to return to rural communities
 As commencement ceremonies unfold across North Carolina, a unique group of graduates carries with them not only their diplomas but also a commitment to the very communities that shaped them. → Learn more
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June 13, 2025 ↴
Community of Practice
WCU has an opportunity for elementary STEM educators to connect in June. → More |
June 25, 2025 ↴
Math Connect Summit
Enhance your teaching toolkit and boost K-5 math success with Singapore strategies in June. → More
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July 28, 2025 ↴
Feed & Fuel the World
NCSU to host a workshop in July on the science of food production and sustainable fuels. → 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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