Over the last year, data has been collected from the STEM West service area related to STEM programs and activities. Using the filter icon at the bottom of its page, programs can be located by type and location. A click on each icon provides additional information such as contact person, address, ages served, etc. Thanks … Continue reading STEM West: Asset Map–NOW LIVE!

  The second annual STEM Trek at the Hickory SALT Block hosted the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) this year among other local STEM-related businesses as a signature NC Science Festival Event. Even though the rain came down hard on Friday, 2,500 students still enjoyed experiencing the ORNL trailers, talking with the 40+ engineers and … Continue reading STEM Trek 2019!

Funding will allow scaling of a four-year program called Filling the Gap (FTG). STEM West and The Science House of NCSU has consistently partnered on this program. Funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission and Duke Energy Foundation, over 40 teachers have been trained in project based learning (PBL). These teachers have partnered with local STEM … Continue reading STEM West receives $96,800 Open Grant from Golden Leaf Foundation

Code.org’s Computer Science Principles is an introductory Advanced  Placement (AP®) course designed to broaden participation in computer  science. Code.org is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of AP® Computer Science Principles curriculum and professional development.  The Course has been reviewed by the College Board and is pre-approved to  pass the audit. The professional development is … Continue reading CODE – Advanced Placement Computer Science for All Students & Training & Alignment for K-5 Educators