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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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As students get ready to head back to school, the NC STEM Center has you covered ↴
What's happening in STEM in North Carolina?
The NC STEM Center is a web portal for all things related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in North Carolina. It was developed so parents and other caregivers, teachers and policymakers could know about STEM in North Carolina including programs and opportunities for kids and their families. The NC STEM Center also was created with program providers in mind, providing the means for discovering new partners as well as ways to showcase the STEM opportunities they might be offering. Our web portal allows you to contribute as well as search listings of STEM classes, workshops, camps, shows, and more happening right here in North Carolina.
Explore the NC STEM Center today and see what's happening in STEM throughout our state.
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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 ↴
Bridging the Gap 2025
 The 2025 Bridging the Gap conference will be held Oct. 28-29 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park. This annual conference brings together educators and leaders to strengthen K-16 STEM education in the state.
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Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies in Elizabeth City ↴
NC school looks to 'shape the future' of high school education
 An Elizabeth City charter school has been selected to join a national network convened by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to discover a “new architecture” for high school education. The school, Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies (NEAAAT), will be one of 24 school systems participating in the initiative. → Read full story
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STEMwork Sprint ↴
Strengthen your teaching through industry partnerships
 Fall is a good time to reset and sharpen your practice. STEMwork Sprint gives you space to do so on your schedule. The course walks you through how to partner with local industry contacts, build authentic learning into your curriculum, design a project-based unit from start to finish, and more. Registration for fall 2025 is now open. → Get started
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New contest from NC Chamber and Baxter International ↴
What’s the coolest thing made in North Carolina?
 Celebrate the products powering jobs, talent and economic growth across North Carolina. Nominations are open now through Aug. 13 for the 2025 #CoolestThingMadeinNC contest through NC Chamber. → Learn 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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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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