STEM West: New Opportunities January 4th, 2022


STEM West 2022

New Opportunities

For Those Interested

in STEM Education! 

North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCABR): Promoting public understanding of and support for bioscience research.

Virtual workshop featuring the
new Rx for Science Literacy manual just announced for
January 27, 2022

Dear K-12 Educators,

NCABR is partnering with Duke University to present Rx for Science Literacy: The What, Where, How and Why of Health Science Research, a one-day virtual workshop featuring the newly updated and expanded Rx for Science Literacy curriculum, on ThursdayJanuary 27, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This is one of two workshops for the 2021-22 school year that will feature the new Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual, which will be provided to attendees at no cost.

Because a limited number of seats is available, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Registration is completely free.


Rx for Science Literacy: The What, Where, How and Why
of Health Science Research

Virtual Workshop
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Duke University
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This workshop will feature an overview of NCABR’s newly updated Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual with updates from biomedical scientists about the real-world applications of biomedical research. This workshop also will address current hot topics in medicine, including health disparities, COVID-19 updates and information about in-demand medical research jobs for today’s students to consider.

NOTE: This virtual workshop will be offered live and will not be available as a recording after the program is over. To receive continuing education credits for the program and to receive a copy of the curriculum manual in the mail manual after the workshop, all participants will be expected to participate in the entire workshop from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and they will be required to submit an online program evaluation. Substitute teacher reimbursement will be provided.

About the Curriculum: With generous support from the Biogen Foundation, NCABR and a team of science writers, biomedical researchers and curriculum developers comprehensively updated and expanded the Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual in 2020. The newly updated Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual includes a comprehensive update of all content, statistics and charts. The manual also includes a variety of new activities, resources, interviews with real world scientists and a new section on CRISPR and CRISPR technology. The manual includes chapters on nanobiotechnology, regenerative medicine and vaccines and is accompanied by several resources, including a curriculum crosswalk that shows connections to North Carolina science standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and a reading guide aligned to the Common Core standards.

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About the Workshop Series: The Rx for Science Literacy workshop series provides K-12 educators a unique opportunity to tour research facilities, hear from scientists about their latest research advances and take a home a free curriculum and other bioscience education materials.

Incentives for attending an Rx for Science Literacy workshop include:

  • 10 total program hours provided for certified educators to be used towards CEU credits (4 hours of additional work are optional in addition to the 6-hour virtual workshop)
  • Free supplemental curriculum and other bioscience education materials to use in the classroom
  • Substitute teacher support (up to $80)

Virtual Rx for Science Literacy 
workshop
about Cellular and Molecular Biology just announced for
February 25, 2022

Dear K-12 Educators,

NCABR is partnering with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to present Using Technology to Study Cellular and Molecular Biology, a one-day virtual workshop on Friday, February 25, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Because a limited number of seats is available, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Registration is completely free.


Using Technology to Study
Cellular and Molecular Biology

Virtual Workshop
Friday, February 25, 2022
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This workshop will feature the National Institute of Health’s Using Technology to Study Cellular and Molecular Biology curriculum, which addresses the major preconceptions of science and technology in the classroom. This curriculum also addresses scale and resolution, technology and origins of molecular biology, and techniques in the study of cellular and molecular biology such as microscopy, X-ray crystallography, laser technology, and simulations and computations. This curriculum has been developed for use by teachers in grades 9-12.

NOTE: This virtual workshop will be offered live and will not be available as a recording after the program is over. To receive continuing education credits for the program and to receive a copy of the curriculum manual in the mail after the workshop, all participants will be expected to participate in the entire workshop from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and they will be required to submit an online program evaluation. Substitute teacher reimbursement will be provided.

Register Now →


About the Workshop Series: The Rx for Science Literacy workshop series provides K-12 educators a unique opportunity to tour research facilities, hear from scientists about their latest research advances and take home a free curriculum and other bioscience education materials.

Incentives for attending an Rx for Science Literacy workshop include:

  • 10 total program hours provided for certified educators to be used towards CEU credits (4 hours of additional work are optional in addition to the 6-hour virtual workshop)
  • Free supplemental curriculum and other bioscience education materials to use in the classroom
  • Substitute teacher support (up to $80)

Harris Teeter Donation Requests:
Website: https://www.harristeeter.com/request-a-donation
Contact: Harris Teeter, LLC
Attn: Customer Relations
PO Box 10100
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Phone: 800.432.6111
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Description: Harris Teeter, LLC primarily provides support for local food banks, youth sports organizations, kindergarten through grade 12 schools, disaster relief efforts, and United Way. Harris Teeter, LLC funds projects in the communities where it does business, in the States of Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations. The Corporate Contributions Committee reviews requests for contributions in the order they are received. Requests must be submitted online.

Eligibility: Public, Charter, Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s): Awards vary.
Deadline(s): Requests are accepted year-round.
Focus: After School/Summer Programming, Disaster Relief (COVID-19), Family/Social Services, General Education, Professional Development, Sports/Esports/Recreation
Grade Level(s): K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
State(s): Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Weekly Updates for New Learning Opportunities for Educators & Youth

Check out the new website with a few new features:

  1. Initiatives linked with articles
  2. Weekly posts for students and teacher STEM learning opportunities
  3. New Resource Links: Virtual Field trips/STEM Career videos and resources
  4. Donations can now be made online

About STEM West

STEM West (www.stemwest.org) is a STEM education non-profit located in Hickory, NC that serves 6 counties and 8 LEAs across the Western North Carolina Region. STEM West’s mission is to advocate and support the alignment of educational and occupational objectives through the regional workforce and community partnerships. STEM West’s passion for its students, workforce, and community helps it promote equitable STEM access for ALL.

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