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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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NCSSA and NCASLD name four with this year's distinguished recognition ↴
2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Awards
The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA), in partnership with the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD), recently announced the 2025 recipients of the Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Award.
Please join us in congratulating: Dr. Chris Blanton, Assistant Superintendent, Watauga County Schools; Dr. Ingrid Medlock, Chief of Staff, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Ms. Jamie Synan, Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Student Support Services, Moore County Schools; and Dr. Rodney Trice, Deputy Superintendent, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
The Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Award is a distinguished recognition within North Carolina’s educational leadership community. It honors the accomplishments of emerging leaders while celebrating the lasting influence of Dr. Houston’s career marked by excellence, innovation and service. This award reflects a strong commitment to the advancement of public education and the development of future school leaders across the state. 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 ↴
Teen Science Café
 Explore the wonders of STEM at the Teen Science Café! Connect with a STEM professional, hear about their career, enjoy free snacks, and dive into a fun, hands-on activity. This event is on May 21 at the Museum of Life of Science in Durham.
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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 are open now through the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Proposals will be accepted through June 9. → Apply now
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$63 million in broadband projects set to connect 18,889 homes and businesses ↴
Governor reports 30 more counties to receive high-speed internet
 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced this week more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties across the state to high-speed internet. → Read announcement
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Hurricane Helene ↴
Western NC schools look for more funding since Helene
 Due to the destruction from Helene, local governments in Western North Carolina reportedly don’t have the funds to support their school systems. Educators are worried districts will have to make tough cuts. → Watch
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2025 North Carolina Computer Science Professional Development ↴
Friday Institute expands summer CS learning series
 Registration is still open for free Computer Science training this summer. These blended in-person and virtual sessions are a collaboration through North Carolina’s Computer Science Teaching Professional Learning Program (NC-CS-PLP), NCDPI, and the William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University. Sessions are designed to support educators throughout the year as they teach, engage and empower students to explore CS. → Learn more
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May 1, 2025 ↴
Leadership Gala
The 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala is set for May 1 in Raleigh. → More |
June 13, 2025 ↴
Community of Practice
WCU has an opportunity for elementary STEM educators to connect in June. → More |
Aug. 7, 2025 ↴
Next-Gen STEM
ECU's annual engineering symposium is Aug. 7 in Greenville. Registration is due by April 30. → 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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