| Sept. 11 | Volume 17 - 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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Annual report released this week shows three-year high in most standardized tests ↴
Test scores, graduation rates on the rise for NC students
North Carolina students achieved a three-year high in most standardized tests at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, according to annually released test data presented to the State Board of Education this week. Students scored higher in 12 of 15 math and reading assessments, with only third-grade reading, English II, and NC Math I trailing the 2023-24 results. The average composite score for 11th graders taking the ACT rebounded to 18.2 in 2024-25 from a slight dip of 18.1 the previous year. Read full story and view results.
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Opportunities ↴
Explore NC STEM Center
 Do you have an opportunity or program doing great STEM work in North Carolina? Here's how you can post and promote your special events, camps, and afterschool programs all year long. We invite you to create an account to get started today!
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STEM Spotlight ↴
Teen Science Cafe
 Morehead Planetarium and Science Center's first Teen Science Cafe for the school year is Sept. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Chapel Hill. Open to teens ages 13-18, these monthly cafes include exciting activities, expert speakers, and even free pizza.
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Collaboration in Eastern North Carolina focuses on building health care workforce pipeline ↴
NC East Alliance launches Health Science Technical Academy
 NC East Alliance, in collaboration with College of the Albemarle, seven county school districts and regional health care partners, recently announced the launch of the Health Science Technical Academy (HSTA). → Read more
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William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation ↴
2025 Friday Medal awarded to BWF's Alfred Mays
 The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation has selected Alfred Mays, strategist and senior program officer at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, to receive its 2025 Friday Medal. → Get the full story
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New collaboration brings useful quantum resources to research and higher education ↴
MCNC joins NC State's IBM Quantum Innovation Center
 MCNC announced this week that it has joined the IBM Quantum Innovation Center at NC State University, bringing useful quantum computing resources to the organization’s higher education and research communities at no charge. → Take a closer look
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Create local science nights during NC Science Festival in April 2026 ↴
Duke Energy Science Night enters 15th year
 The Duke Energy Science Night program for elementary schools is now in its 15th year! This program, produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, includes a STEM kit and support throughout the school year to eventually create a science night for your school community during the NC Science Festival in April 2026. The Duke Energy Foundation sponsorship funds several program kits to award at no charge to schools across the state. Recipients are selected via an application process, which is open now through Sept. 23. → Read more
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Application window closes on Sept. 30 ↴
Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics awards
 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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Oct. 2, 2025 ↴
Curiosity to Competition
Attention NC high school students! Learn how to create and share STEM projects with this free virtual session on Oct. 2. → More |
Oct. 28-29, 2025 ↴
Bridging the Gap 2025
The 2025 Bridging the Gap conference will be Oct. 28-29 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in RTP. → More
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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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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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