New Opportunities: August 22, 2023

PROMOTING INNOVATION IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS GRANT:

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.

This award provides up to $3,000 for one year to cover the cost of equipment, materials, and supplies. An additional $1,500 may be requested for professional development related to the implementation of new equipment or the use of materials in the classroom. Awards are made to teaching professionals that hold a professional educator’s license to teach in a North Carolina K-12 public school.

Due before September 29, 2023

STEM West is happy to assist any partnering district teachers with application process! (Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba/Newton-Conover, Iredell-Statesville, Yancey, and Polk–Contact Carol Moore at [email protected])

NC STEM Center has a new platform:
Register your organization and programs!

Free 2023 Bridging the Gap Registration for Those Teaching or Interested in Teaching Computer Science in North Carolina High Schools

We are excited to announce the CompSci Scholars Program, which will allow 14 people who are teaching, are interested in teaching, or wish to learn more about teaching computer science in North Carolina high schools to attend the 12th annual Bridging the Gap: Uniting North Carolina K-16 STEM Education conference for free on October 24-25, 2023, at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park.About the CompSci Scholars Program:
The CompSci Scholars Program at Bridging the Gap 2023 includes a full-day workshop that participants are required to attend from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25 (the second day of the conference), titled “Teaching Computer Science in High School.” The goal of the required workshop, which will be led by Appalachian State University faculty and acode.org certified high school teacher, is to provide attendees with hands-on experience using the Computer Science Principles curriculum provided by code.org.
CompSci Scholars will have full access at no cost to all plenary and concurrent sessions on Tuesday, October 24 (the first day of the conference).
In addition to free conference registration, each CompSci Scholar will be eligible to receive substitute teacher reimbursement up to $80 each day of the conference, not to exceed $160. Each CompSci Scholar also will receive a $250 stipend.
The CompSci Scholars Program generously is funded by an NSF CS4All grant awarded to Appalachian State University in 2021.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, participants must be:

A high school or early college educator in North Carolina currently teaching computer science or interested in teaching computer science
A legal US citizen or permanent resident
Able to attend the full-day workshop on October 25 (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

How to Register:
Because this program is available only to specific groups of teachers, this program is not advertised publicly on the conference website at this time. Please use the link below to register.
Please note that a $50 refundable deposit is required to complete your registration. The deposit can be paid online via credit or debit card using the link below. Space is limited to the first 14 eligible educators who complete and submit their registrations with their deposits.
As a CompSci Scholar, you must commit to attending each day of the Bridging the Gap conference on October 24-25, 2023. You also must complete the program evaluation provided after the conference has ended. We will refund your deposit and will provide your stipend and substitute teacher pay reimbursement once your attendance has been confirmed and your evaluation has been submitted.
APPLY NOW
About the Conference:
When: October 24-25, 2023
Where: North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Organized by: North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research
Bridging the Gap is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education conference that unites K-12 education, higher education, industry, government and other STEM groups to work toward the common goal of strengthening K-16 STEM education. Since 2012, more than 3,790 STEM stakeholders from North Carolina and beyond have come together at Bridging the Gap to share ideas and resources.

Virginia Crisp | Director of Programs

North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCABR)
P.O. Box 19469
Raleigh, NC 27619-9469
[email protected] | 919.785.1304 x 202
ncabr.org | aboutbioscience.org

Smithsonian Education Resources:
Sample Science Lab Safety Contract
STEM Career Vision Board

SHELL Teaching Awards via NSTA!

Engineering Resources for K-5: Matrix

Cohort Three Recruiting: We will be recruiting another batch of interested school districts over the next 8-10 weeks. These districts opt-in to receive planning and support (at no cost) for incorporating high-quality STEM into their K-5 Classrooms. I’ll be sending another blast specifically about this soon, including a flyer regarding 3 virtual info sessions available in the coming months. More info about cohort model here.
FREE Building Engineers Conference (Spring 2024): We are putting the final touches on the date/location for the conference. Stay tuned this fall for a “save the date” as well as a call for presenters. Click here to see photos from last year.

eCYBERMISSION Registration is Open!

Registration is open for the 2023-2024 eCYBERMISSION competition! Visit www.ecybermission.com/register today to complete your Team Advisor registration, then encourage your students to do the same.

eCYBERMISSION is a free, virtual STEM competition for 6-9 graders, administered by the National Science Teaching Association. Students form teams of 2-4, led by an adult Team Advisor, and select a problem in their community to investigate with science or solve with engineering. eCYBERMISSION aligns with NGSS, CC, and state science standards and teaching resources are available for free at www.ecybermission.com/AdvisorHelpCenter. Plus, apply to receive funding for your classroom at www.ecybermission.com/MiniGrantProgram.

How to Register

Team Advisor Registration

Team Advisors should register before their students, so even if you’re unsure of your student numbers, you can complete your registration now.

Student Registration

After you complete Team Advisor Registration, instruct your students to complete their registration. Don’t worry about teams yet, as that is completed once each individual student is registered.

Place Students on Teams

Once students are registered, Team Advisors can create teams and place their students on them. Students can then begin working on their Mission Folder!

Important Dates

Now – Team Advisor, student, and team registration is open

February 28, 2024 – Team Advisor, student, and team registration closes

March 6, 2024 – Mission Folders are due

May 3, 2024 – State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists announced

Please note all completion dates are final and cannot be adjusted.

Register

eCYBERMISSION is an Army Educational Outreach Program competition administered by the National Science Teaching Association. For questions, email [email protected]

Math Grants:

Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning in Multilingual Classrooms Grants

Website:	https://www.nctm.org/grants/
Contact:	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1906 Association Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1502Phone: 800.235.7566; 703.620.9840 Email: [email protected]
Description:	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and TODOS offer Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning in Multilingual Classrooms Grants that support in-service to increase understanding and expertise in fostering support of multilanguage development when teaching mathematics. Proposed projects must lead to implementation of equitable and rigorous instruction that incorporates students’ languages and cultures in mathematics learning. Funding may be used for consultant honoraria and expenses, materials, substitute time and stipends, and conference and workshop registrations.Eligible US schools must have at least one current council member or hold a current prekindergarten through grade 8 school membership, as well as have at least one current member of TODOS. Applications must be submitted by email.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter
Award(s):	One grant up to $4,000 is awarded.
Deadline(s):	Applications are accepted August 1 through November 1, 2023.
Focus:	ELL/ESL/Bilingual, Professional Development, Technology Education/Computer Science, Technology Equipment/Devices
Grade Level(s):	9-12, PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Content Area(s):	Mathematics

Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant

Website:	https://www.nctm.org/Grants/
Contact:	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1906 Association Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1502Phone: 800.235.7566; 703.620.9840 Email: [email protected]
Description:	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) offer Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grants that support mathematics teachers and teacher-leaders with professional learning opportunities focusing on the council’s signature initiatives: formative assessment, digital learning, or access-equity-empowerment. Funding may be used for consultant honoraria and expenses, materials, books, and substitute time.Eligible applicants are US elementary and secondary schools with at least one current NCTM member or current prekindergarten through grade 8 school membership, as well as have at least one current member of NCSM. Applications must be submitted by email.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter
Award(s):	One grant up to $4,000 is awarded.
Deadline(s):	Applications are accepted August 1 through November 1, 2023.
Focus:	Professional Development
Grade Level(s):	9-12, Adult, PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Content Area(s):	Mathematics

Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching K-8 Grants

Website:	https://www.nctm.org/grants/
Contact:	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1906 Association Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1502Phone: 800.235.7566; 703.620.9840 Email: [email protected]
Description:	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation make Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching Grants that support synergy of ideas for kindergarten through grade 8 mathematics. The purpose of this grant is to encourage teams of mathematics educators to engage in the process of writing and editing materials for mathematics teachers.Teams are comprised of two or more kindergarten through grade 8 schools, two or more kindergarten through grade 8 classroom teachers, and a mathematics educator from a community college, college, or university. Funding may be used for expenses associated with institutes or workshops where teams meet and develop materials, stipends, classroom materials, conference registration fees, academies, and other professional development programs.Eligible applicants are US kindergarten through grade 8 mathematics teachers. Applications must be submitted by email.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter
Award(s):	Grants up to $5,000 are awarded.
Deadline(s):	Applications are accepted August 1 through November 1, 2023.
Focus:	Professional Development, Technology Education/Computer Science, Technology Equipment/Devices
Grade Level(s):	Adult, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Content Area(s):	Mathematics

Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grants for 9-12 Teachers

Website:	https://www.nctm.org/Grants/
Contact:	Mathematics Education Trust National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1906 Association Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1502Phone: 800.235.7566; 703.620.9840 Email: [email protected]
Description:	The purpose of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM) Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grants for 9-12 Teachers grant is to create senior high classroom materials or lessons connecting mathematics to other fields. Materials may be in the form of books, visual displays, computer programs or displays, slideshows, videotapes, or other appropriate medium. The focus of these materials should be on showing the connectivity of mathematics to other fields or to the everyday world.Applicants must be a current full individual or e-member of NCTM and currently teach mathematics in grades 9 through 12 at least 50 percent of the school day. No person(s) may receive more than one award administered by MET in the same academic year. Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply.Interested teachers are invited to submit a proposal. The proposal must address the plan for developing and evaluating materials, the connectivity to other fields or disciplines, and the anticipated impact on students’ learning. The grant website presents specific information on how to prepare the proposal. Five copies (one original and four copies) of the proposal should be included in a single packet addressed to the Mathematics Education Trust at NCTM at the address indicated above. Faxed copies are not accepted.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter
Award(s):	Grants up to $4,000 each are awarded.
Deadline(s):	Applications are due November 1, 2023.
Focus:	Professional Development
Grade Level(s):	9-12
Content Area(s):	Mathematics

About

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Connected Girls

Leap into Science is a nationwide program, developed by The Franklin Institute, that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. We empower educators to offer programs in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings.

Website Resources Now Publicly Available!

We have created a new public webpage with videos, curricula, and materials lists. Educators can now go directly to http://leap.fi.edu and click “Resources” in the header. Logins are no longer required to access these resources.Available resources:

General training videos covering key Leap into Science concepts like Science & Literacy, the Process of Science, the Core Four Strategies, and more! Before leading a workshop, these videos should be viewed along with the curriculum resources.

Curriculum resources associated with the Light and Shadow, Wind, and Balance curriculum themes. These resources include workshop training videos, curriculum guides, and materials lists.

Check it out!

Leap into Science Programming & Reporting

As you may already be aware, the current Leap into Science grant from the National Science Foundation is coming to a close in September 2023.This does not mean, however, that programming must end! You can use the ideas below to continue offering Leap into Science programs.

Continue leading workshops for children and families in your communities by using the resources above. Learn about a new curriculum or share these resources with a colleague to spread the knowledge!

Promote your workshops to a wider audience through Science Near Me, an NSF-funded digital resource with the goal of helping anyone – anywhere in the U.S. – participate in STEM! If you have questions about how to add events, reach out to [email protected].

Share your workshop experiences, ideas, and questions in the Leap into Science Educators Facebook Group. This group will remain open and monitored by the project team periodically.

Note: The Workshop Report will remain open until September 2023. Please continue reporting on workshops until that time.

Questions?

If you have any questions about Leap into Science, please reach out to your state leader or you can email Tara Cox on the project leadership team at [email protected].

Thank you for being a part of the Leap into Science National Network!

Partners

Project EXPLORE is currently open for applications from teachers throughout North Carolina! This program is open to all K-12 teachers who are interested in getting their students outside doing hands-on community science. We offer a mini-grant, materials, support from a local environmental educator, and curriculum-based programming correlated to the NC state standards. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled, so apply soon while space is open!

You can find more information about the program at https://www.ncprojectexplore.org/ and in the attached flyer. For questions, please email [email protected]

Apply Here!