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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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Kenan Fellows now accepting applications for the 2026-27 fellowship year ↴
Discover your next professional learning community
The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University builds the connections, confidence and community that educators need today to thrive. Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Applications to join the 2026-2027 cohort are now open through mid-January 2026. The application must be completed online and includes writing prompts and two letters of recommendations. This exclusive professional development program is designed to improve pedagogy and build leadership capacity with a focus on timely topics in education. For those interested, visit Kenan Fellows to learn more and apply.
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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 ↴
Worldwide Day of Play
 Fascinate-U is bringing you SLIMEFEST in Fayetteville as part of Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday (Sept. 27). Worldwide Day of Play is organized by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children's Museums to promote active play for children.
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Perspective on the role public schools can have in communities ↴
Continually in recovery, a year of healing from Hurricane Helene
 Ryan Mitchell, a 2022 finalist for North Carolina Teacher of the Year, is a K-5 instructional coach for Henderson County Public Schools. In this EdNC story, he says that despite the scars from Hurricane Helene, his community has taken the only path available — forward. → Read more
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Pledge to be Present raises awareness on absenteeism and student engagement ↴
NCDPI marks Attendance Awareness Month with new plan
 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein recently declared September as Attendance Awareness Month in this state. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10 percent or more days of school (approximately 18 days in a typical school year), doubled nationally after the pandemic and North Carolina has followed a similar trend. → Learn more and take the pledge
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Annual event showcases the realities of modern manufacturing and inspires next-gen creators ↴
Manufacturers in North Carolina ready for MFG Day
 Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month and beyond, MFG Day — Manufacturing Day — is a national grassroots movement through the Manufacturing Institute that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. Use the link to register and/or find an event near you. → Explore MFG Day
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Four NC school districts join national effort to incorporate durable skills into classrooms ↴
'Skills for the Future' project officially kicks off in North Carolina
 With the official launch of North Carolina’s Skills for the Future project this month, four North Carolina school districts (Mooresville Graded School District, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Edgecombe County Public Schools, and Caldwell County Schools) are at the forefront of a national effort to measure and incorporate durable skills into classrooms. → Read more
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ICYMI: Application window closes next week (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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Sept. 29, 2025 ↴
NCTIES Conference
The NCTIES Virtual Conference starts Sept 29. Sessions will also be on Sept 30 and Oct 1. Free and virtual. → 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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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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