| July 10 | Volume 13 - 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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NSF highlights three investments vital to improving America's workforce and economy ↴
Promoting American prosperity through STEM
STEM fields today are advancing rapidly and taking the economy with them. Fields like AI, quantum computing and biotechnology have the potential to unlock massive economic benefits. To take advantage of these opportunities, the country needs a robust, well-educated workforce. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently highlighted three different investments that are capitalizing on the American promise. Read the full NSF 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 ↴
NC Bird Atlas
 The North Carolina Bird Atlas is a five-year project organized by the North Carolina Resources Commission to work with bird enthusiasts from all areas to help record observations and collect data on the vast variety of North Carolina birds.
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Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University ↴
Summer Institute empowers Kenan Fellows to lead and inspire
 The 2025–26 cohort of Kenan Fellows gathered last month at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) for the program’s annual Summer Institute. Designed to build leadership skills and inspire classroom innovation, the immersive week (June 23-27) in Cullowhee marked the beginning of their journey as teacher leaders. → Read full story
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Quick reference guide, FAQs and more now available online ↴
Golden LEAF Foundation shares grant portal resources
 Are you interested in applying for Golden LEAF funding? Are you managing funding awarded by Golden LEAF? There are resources to help you with their upgraded grant portal. → Learn more
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Prevent the "summer slide" with these online resources ↴
Five fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement
 eSchool News has shared five online learning resources to help support summer STEM learning. The NC STEM Center's Opportunities page also has local resources available to help students explore, experiment and grow intellectually over the summer. → Read more
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The application window closes on July 25 ↴
Applications still open for 2025 NC TECH Awards
 The annual NC TECH Awards recognizes the best and brightest in North Carolina's tech sector. Now is your opportunity to apply on behalf of your company, organization, or exceptional leaders. Applications will be considered until July 25 with the awards held in December. → Apply here
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Aug. 24–27, 2025 ↴
2025 GMIS MEETS
Created by and for leaders in public sector IT, this year's GMIS MEETS will be in Indianapolis. → More |
Nov. 5-6, 2025 ↴
MCNC Community Day
MCNC Community Day is back for 2025 and is set for Nov. 5-6 at the Durham Convention Center. → More
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Nov. 12-15, 2025 ↴
NSTA 2025 Conference
Early registration available through July 31 for the 2025 National Conference on Science Education. → 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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