| June 5 | Volume 11 - 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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Six schools are the latest in the region to be recommended for this designation ↴
STEM Schools of Distinction rising in Eastern NC
STEM East, an initiative of the NC East Alliance, has announced that six schools in the region have been recommended as STEM Schools of Distinction (SSoD) by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, which will add to the eight already recognized in Pitt County (5) and Greene County (3). Once the State Board of Education grants this designation, the total number of schools in the STEM East region could reach 14, representing 28 percent of all active SSoD schools statewide, highlighting the leadership and commitment of the region to high-quality, career-connected STEM education. So, what does a quality STEM school or program look like? Visit the STEM Schools of Distinction webpage to learn more.
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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 ↴
Night Sky Network
 Starting this Saturday (June 7) and running every Saturday in June, the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS) will host a free evening of networking and looking at the stars, the moon, and planets at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham.
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BWF Student STEM Enrichment Program deadline quickly approaching ↴
SSEP grant applications are due this Monday (June 9)
 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 due by this Monday (June 9). → Apply now
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Congratulations and thanks for all that you do in North Carolina ↴
ICYMI: North Carolina SMT Center honors excellence in STEM
 The annual SMT Awards recently celebrated many of the state's finest educators, students and community partners with outstanding achievement. → View the 2025 recipients and their videos.
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NCDPI recognizes schools for their extraordinary support of military students, families ↴
453 North Carolina schools receive Purple Star Award
 North Carolina has long been home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve and veteran armed service members. In recognition of the state’s rich military history, NCDPI recently recognized hundreds of schools as part of its Purple Star Award. → Learn more
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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 congrats once again to all who were selected. → Meet the Fellows
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June 13, 2025 ↴
Community of Practice
WCU has a cool CoP opportunity for elementary STEM educators in North Carolina to connect next week. → More |
June 25, 2025 ↴
Math Connect Summit
Enhance your teaching toolkit and boost K-5 math success with Singapore strategies with this summit on June 25. → More
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June 27, 2025 ↴
Making Waves in NC
All NC educators are welcome to an end-of-year celebration and free boat trip to Masonboro Island later this month. → 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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