| July 24 | Volume 14 - 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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National Science Foundation shuts down PAEMST Program until further notice ↴
Nation's highest award for K-12 STEM teachers put on pause
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest award K-12 teachers can receive for instruction in those two subjects by the federal government, is no more - for now. The initiative, created by Congress in 1983 and run by the National Science Foundation, has been put on pause as of July 18 until further notice. The NSF administers this program on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Any nominations submitted during the previously scheduled Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 submission window will not be considered, and there will not be any nominations and applications accepted for FY 2026. The pause allows NSF to conduct a comprehensive review of the programs. Up to 110 winners a year get $10,000 for their school’s STEM programs through the award and an all-expense trip to Washington, D.C. for an awards ceremony. Last year, it had a total budget of about $4.5 million, including recognition events and coordinator meetings, according to reports. Information about the programs, FAQs, updates and past awardees will remain accessible here.
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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 ↴
Visit Morehead Planetarium
 Surround yourself with the sights and sounds of an extraordinary educational adventure! Experience the wonders of the universe through a full-dome theater at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill.
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North Carolina gets $35.7M for out-of-school learning projects after federal funds release ↴
US DoE releases portion of frozen education funding
 The U.S. Department of Education has released a portion of North Carolina's $165 million in education funding frozen by the Trump administration, the state's education department announced this week. → Read full story
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North Carolina A&T State University provides biotechnology resources for teachers in the Triad ↴
Amgen Biotech Experience – North Carolina
 It’s called the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) and for a number of teachers across the Piedmont, it could be the key to helping their students learn all about biotechnology. ABE is an innovative science education program that introduces secondary school students to the excitement of scientific discovery. ABE North Carolina, housed at North Carolina A&T State University (NCATSU), serves school districts in central North Carolina, focusing on empowering teachers in high schools with both the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to transform their instruction of biology courses with respect to biotechnology. → Learn more
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North Carolina Math/Science Education Network ↴
Students learn AI to solve real-world problems at MSEN camp
 What is artificial intelligence (AI)? Many know the version that helps you write an email, make a grocery list or summarize a meeting, but it is capable of so much more. From building a chat bot for people with disabilities to training an AI system to determine if someone is wearing a mask, students attending the North Carolina Math/Science Education Network (MSEN) Pre-College Program’s AI camp this summer got to learn firsthand about the scope of AI, its ethical uses, and how to apply it to solve real world problems. → Read more
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Application window for BWF awards closes on Sept. 30 ↴
Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics
 The Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports teaching professionals in their efforts to provide quality hands-on, inquiry-based activities for their students. The Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics awards enhance the excitement for STEM in the classroom by providing funds for materials, equipment, and supplies related to the implementation of high-quality curriculum and activities in the classroom. → 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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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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