• FREE for ALL
• Take home activities for the first 100 families!
• Meet and learn from local STEM organizations and businesses about STEM Careers
• Hands-on activities in every room!

Student STEM Enrichment Program – Burroughs Wellcome Fund (bwfund.org) is accepting applications!

APPLICATION FOR NC DNA DAY 2023 IS NOW OPEN!

Would you like a scientist from one of NC’s leading research institutions to talk with your high school science classroom?

Each year, NC DNA Day sends scientists to classrooms across NC. During the visit, the scientist will teach an interactive and engaging module on an aspect of genetics and biotechnology. In addition, the ambassador will talk with your students about his or her own research and about exciting careers in biotechnology!

Please visit http://ncdnaday.org/sign-up/teachers/ to sign up to have a scientist speak with your high school classroom and present an engaging module covering a topic related to genetics and genomics!  This year’s topics include these exciting, hand-on lessons:

• The Science of Vaping

• Personalized Medicine (Pharmacogenomics)

• Forensics

 What Teachers are Saying…

“DNA Day has been a wonderful addition to my classroom for the past 3 years…   My students love it when they have “real life scientists” come talk to them.  It helps the students see that science is “real” and can be fun and interesting and is truly part of their actual life.”  

“The presentation was fantastic, and my students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were motivated and engaged!”

•       “This presentation completely supplemented what we’ve been doing in my classes this year.  It gave the students something to think about and demonstrated the relevance of what we’re learning.”

What Students are Saying…

“I forgot how much one could do with a background in science. It opens doors that I can’t wait to discover.”

“The ideas/concepts were presented in a colorful way yet understandable way to both teach us and keep our attention.”

“Today I realized that there were many more career options in science than I realized before.”

For more information about NC DNA Day and to sign up, visit our website: http://ncdnaday.org/sign-up/teachers/

Earn $5,000 This Summer: Research Experience for Teachers

The Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN) is now accepting applications from middle and high school teachers as well as community college educators for its summer RET program: Atomic Scale Design and Engineering.

Up to nine teachers will be selected to participate in research in nanoscale science and engineering labs at NC State, Duke, or UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants will also design and share curricular materials to use in the classroom.

The 2023 program lasts for 5 weeks, June 14 – July 18, with follow up during the academic year. Teachers will receive a $5,000 stipend for their work as an RET with additional funding available for curricular materials and travel for lesson plan/curriculum dissemination. The program is for US citizens only and teachers must participate for the entire period of the program. Note: Housing is not provided.

“I loved the experience! The lessons we explored were very engaging and inspired me to rethink how I will design some of my lessons for my class.” (Participant from summer 2022)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. It is recommended that all materials be submitted by March 17, 2023. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

To learn more and apply, please visit the RTNN RET Website. Questions? Please Contact: Dr. Maude Cuchiara ([email protected]) or Dr. Gail Jones ([email protected]).

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Claremont, NC 28610

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