Daffodils push through the cold March ground,
Right by the fence where they always are found.
Bright yellow petals, open and wide,
Lining the walkway we step past outside.
They come back each year, no matter the weather,
Standing in rows, all blooming together.
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We are excited to open the application process for our 2026 STEAM Camp. The camp is returning to NC State June 21-26th.
How can we advertise this opportunity to other BWF cohorts? Flyer is attached.
We will excitedly continue to embrace Artificial Intelligence in a very creative way!
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION: BUILDING EQUITY IN A.I. WITH HUMAN & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
HOW TO APPLY
Students have two options: 1) Students can print and send the completed application to us or 2) Students can fill out the online application.
Completed applications will be due 10 April 2026 at 5pm. https://www.ghcinternational.org/steam-camp-2026
Many thanks for your support and insights!
Sincerely,
Rick
E. Rick Copeland
Founder/CEO
Office 984.221.1298
Mobile 919.931.6019
“No individual has any right to come into the world and go out of it without leaving behind him distinct and legitimate reasons for having passed through it.”
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Daffodils (Narcissus) are hardy, bulbous perennials (zones 3–8) known for spring blooms, driven by a cycle of nutrient storage and dormancy. They rely on cold-hardy bulbs, photosynthesis, and early spring emergence to bloom. They are poisonous, contain medicinal compounds, and utilize both sexual (seed) and asexual (bulb division) reproduction.
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https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/a62487517/daffodil-flowers-narcissus/
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Hands-on STEM learning often begins with a simple idea: a robotics club after school, a field program exploring coastal ecosystems, or a summer camp introducing students to biomedical science.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is inviting organizations across North Carolina to apply for the Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP)—a grant program designed to support creative, engaging STEM learning opportunities for K–12 students.
SSEP provides up to $60,000 per year for three years to support programs that spark curiosity and expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Eligible applicants include:
• nonprofit organizations
• colleges and universities
• schools and school districts
• science centers and museums
• community-based organizations
Programs may include after-school activities, summer programs, field experiences, mentoring initiatives, or other hands-on learning opportunities that connect students with STEM.
Through this program, organizations across North Carolina have launched innovative initiatives—from environmental science field programs and engineering workshops to biomedical science mentoring and maker-space learning experiences.
We encourage organizations with bold ideas for engaging students in STEM to apply.
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Free Electricity and Magnetism with PhET Course (& Optional Low-cost Graduate Credit)
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Are you a high school or introductory college physics teacher? This course will support teachers of conceptual and algebra-based physics to maximize their use of PhET’s electricity and magnetism sims while building effective questioning and modeling skills. Teachers can earn a no-cost certificate verifying 32 professional learning hours. Optional graduate credits are also available.
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The Hour of AI is proud to partner with National AI Literacy Day, a nationwide day of action dedicated to exploring the fundamental questions: “What is AI?” and “How do we prepare learners for an AI-enabled world?”
Your organization is invited to become a supporting partner, driving meaningful community engagement through a variety of pathways, including:
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Hosting an event on #AILiteracyDay
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Providing professional development (synchronous & asynchronous)
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Promoting the website and sessions, and sharing with your network
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NC State College of Engineering Summer Research Experience for Teachers and Young Scholars Internship for High School Students
Exploring Climate Change Through AI and Engineering Research
Teachers and students are invited to collaborate with Dr. Edgar Lobaton, a distinguished electrical engineer recognized with numerous teaching awards, and his cutting-edge research team. Together, they will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way scientists study climate change.
Participants will become part of the research team, contributing to the development of a K–12 accessible robotic imaging device. Using state-of-the-art AI tools, this project will launch a citizen science program that empowers students and educators to advance real-world research findings.
Teachers and high school students will work side by side to:
- Engage in authentic engineering research while collaborating directly with the research team to solve real-world problems.
- Utilize AI-driven research models and imaging devices to analyze samples, contributing vital scientific data as active citizen-scientists.
- Engineer functional imaging prototypes by producing custom components and mastering the hands-on assembly and operation of hardware systems.
- Translate 2D imaging data into tangible 3D computer models, mastering the tools used to interpret and visualize complex structures.
- Design student-friendly instructional materials and provide critical feedback on system accessibility to refine the design for future classrooms.
The Engineering Place team will serve as the bridge between authentic research and K–12 instruction. Through weekly meetings during the research experience and ongoing academic year support, they will provide the expertise, resources, and guidance needed for teachers and students to thrive in the lab and successfully develop their projects.
When: June 22-July 20, 2026 (no work on July 3)
Location: NC State College of Engineering, Centennial Campus
Join us for this wonderful experience!
Application deadline: March 31, 2026
Note: Preference given to teacher/student teams from the same school, but all are encouraged to apply.
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Teacher Research Experience
Enhance your scientific disciplinary knowledge in engineering and translate your research experiences into classroom activities to broaden your students’ awareness of and participation in engineering pathways.
Benefits:
- Teachers will receive a $7,000 stipend for completing the summer research and implementing the citizen science research project in their classrooms.
- Work with experienced research faculty on emerging and socially relevant research topics
- Implementation support during the academic year
- Increased knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards
- End the experience with lessons learned during the summer that you can use in your classroom to engage and connect your students with engineering research
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Young Scholars Program
Do you like to be creative and collaborative? Are you passionate about helping others and interested in improving the world through engineering and education? Work alongside teachers and researchers as you develop and test lessons that connect students to current engineering research topics, including applied artificial intelligence systems!
Benefits:
- Students will receive a $2,000 stipend for completing the summer research experience
- Interact with NC State faculty and students
- Meet and collaborate with other high school students interested in AI and engineering
- Letters of recommendation from program staff
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Solar House Class Visits
Are you ready to embark on a journey toward a sustainable future? Are you curious about renewable energy and its tremendous potential? The Engineering Place at the College of Engineering welcomes K-12 students from across the state to visit the Solar House.
We offer Solar House classroom visits for groups of 10-30 students interested in learning more about sustainability, renewable energy, and how they can reduce their energy consumption.
Groups interested in bringing students to explore renewable energy and sustainable engineering are encouraged to schedule class visits to the Solar House. Visits can be scheduled Monday – Friday, contingent upon The Engineering Place availability. To schedule a visit, use the form below.
We look forward to you joining us at the Solar House and learning more about how engineers are involved in renewable energy! With our hands-on, open-ended challenges, you can “Think and Do” like an engineer. Come join us for a fun STEM experience!
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Spring 2026 Engineering Open House
Saturday, March 28th, 9:00 am – 2 pm
The annual College of Engineering Open House is the best way for prospective students and their parents to learn about engineering at NC State. All are welcome.
For more information on Registration, Parking and Directions, Information Sessions, Exhibits and Tours, and Dining Options, click the link below.
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Proven STEM curriculum that connects NGSS science standards with engaging lab activities. Explore these hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that will help your students see how they can make a difference by solving science problems through agriculture.
Animal science is the multidisciplinary field that explores the biology, behavior, and management of animals, studying species as familiar as our companion and livestock animals and as exotic as what … See curriculum
Food, fuel and many other products come from multiple crops, including natural polymers from soybean and corn, dairy products and more. In this unit, students learn about fermentation and … See curriculum
Technology has changed the modern farm. Growers choose from seed varieties with selectively bred and genetically modified traits and livestock farmers have choices for specific genetics to produce … See curriculum
Food science focuses on the makeup of food, the causes of food deterioration, and the concepts underlying food processing using concepts from various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, … See curriculum
Food production must keep up with demand and changing tastes. As global populations increase and economics change, the need for higher protein sources becomes critical. This unit discusses population … See curriculum
Corn and soybean production is an important source of food, fuel, and bioproducts worldwide. Students learn about anatomy, growth stages, and major uses of these important plants in our society today. See curriculum
Soil is the basis for farming. A healthy soil system will produce crops sustainably for years and years. Learn about soil texture, nutrients, microbes and stability in this unit. See curriculum
Water quality is vital to agriculture. Healthy water supports a diverse ecosystem, while nutrient imbalances restrict sensitive organisms and let tolerant organisms grow out of control. In this unit, … See curriculum
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SAVE THE DATE 2026:
STEM Trek 2026 at Catawba Science Center
Saturday, April 18 10 AM — 2 PM
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