STEM West: Supporting STEM Education in Western NC for ALL students! Computer Science Education Week: Dec. 6-12 SPECIAL EVENT: Live Stream: State-Wide Coding Event Join us on Thursday, December 9th from 10:00-11:00 as we come together as a state to engage in an Hour of Code. We will celebrate computer science week across the state as … Continue reading New Opportunities: November 30, 2021

NC International Science Challenge Dec 1 deadline (or to prepare for next year) The NC International Science Challenge (NCISC) is a yearly science competition for high school students. The competition requires students to undertake a STEM research project or Maker project, write an abstract explaining their research problem and present their research or project to … Continue reading New Opportunities: November 15, 2021

          NC Cooperative Extension - Catawba County Center 4-H School Enrichment Programs [email protected] 828-465-8240 www.nc4H.org www.catawba.ces.ncsu.edu 4-H Curriculum that aligns with Essential StandardsLocal support from the 4-H Agent to Assist with Curriculum ImplementationKits to Accompany some CurriculumResearch- based and tested curriculum developed by University FacultyCost vary - Some programs are FREE! Other programs require schools … Continue reading New Opportunities: November 8th, 2021

DEADLINE APPROACHING: DECEMBER 1ST! Vulcan Materials Partners with STEM West to Offer Classroom Grants! Vulcan Mini-Grants of $300-$500 will be awarded to classroom teachers to improve Earth and Environmental Education in Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties. All grade levels are eligible. Grants may be used for supplies, student consumables, professional development, online resources, etc. A post grant report MUST … Continue reading New Opportunities: October 1, 2021

A Call for Applications fromCommunity-Based Organizations How are community-based organizations increasing the number of NC residents getting a high-quality credential or degree after high school, especially for groups with historically lower completion rates?The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University is seeking applications from NC community-based organizations that are improving postsecondary (post-high school) educational … Continue reading New Opportunities: October 25, 2021

From Smithsonian Education: Next Tuesday 10/19 at 5:30 PM, SSEC will be hosting a webinar on Space Science concepts specifically introducing and exploring day and night and why the amount of sunlight changes during the year. Please share with anyone you think might be interested!Join us on Oct. 19 at 5:30 pm for our "Earth Patterns: … Continue reading New Opportunities: October 16, 2021

APOLOGIES: It seems all of September's posts were not sent out through Follow It! I am sharing the link for all post's in September. Some may be time sensitive and past but others are not: September | 2021 | STEMWest Learning From Each Other Take a look at Alexander County's Newsletter to see what ideas … Continue reading New Opportunities: October 6th, 2021

NC Computer Science Initiatives: This newsletter includes a multitude of resources such as: Data on CS, Virtual update meetings, LEGO grants for PreK-1, Student Award opportunities, Girls in CS resources, Black History & AR, videos, etc. Vulcan Materials Partners with STEM West to Offer Classroom Grants! Vulcan Mini-Grants of $300-$500 will be awarded to classroom … Continue reading New Opportunities: September 20th, 2021

Attention all High School Environmental Science Teachers: This message is being sent on behalf of Lauren Gibson, PhD Student at NC State University. For more information email [email protected] all High School Environmental Science Teachers: Duke University Marine Laboratory (DUML) and NC State would like to invite you to a water quality teacher professional development workshop from Friday, September 24, at … Continue reading New Opportunities: September 7th, 2021