NC Science Festival Event Connects Youth with STEM Industry and Innovation HICKORY, NC — May 5, 2025 — More than 2,000 middle and high school students from acrossthe STEM West region gathered at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on April 16–17,2025, for STEM Trek 2025, a two-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, andmath. This high-energy … Continue reading STEM Trek 2025 Inspires Over 2,000 Students Across Western North Carolina

Greetings and Happy 9th Birthday STEM West! This year brings excitement as STEM West has grown from four school district partners to nine, crossing six counties from Iredell to Macon reaching farther into western NC. The return on investment (ROI) for the region continues to be over 700% thanks to several grants, donors, and community partners. … Continue reading STEM West: Happy Birthday STEM West!

SAVE THE DATE! STEM Job Fair and Family Fun Event is coming to Hickory Metro Convention Center on April 16, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms Conference- Registration Now Open The annual Building Engineers conference brings together the best in elementary STEM in the state of North Carolina each … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: February 2025

Be sure to register for this free event! Edcamp STEM West 2025 February 1st, 2025 NC School of Science and Math- Morganton Campus 901 Burkemont Ave Morganton, NC 28655 The Edcamp STEMWest organizing team is excited to share with you plans for an Edcamp with a STEM focus. This Edcamp has everything that you expect … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: January 2025 (2nd edition)

A STEM West Christmas Wish From mountains high to valleys low, Where bright minds let ideas grow, STEM West sends a joyful cheer, To wish you love this time of year. May science spark and math inspire, And dreams take flight, your hearts on fire. Together we’ll build, explore, and play— Merry Christmas to all … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: December 2024

Edcamp STEM West 2024 February 1st, 2025 NC School of Science and Math- Morganton Campus 901 Burkemont Ave Morganton, NC 28655 The Edcamp STEMWest organizing team is excited to share with you plans for an Edcamp with a STEM focus. This Edcamp has everything that you expect from an Edcamp: dynamic conversations with dedicated educators, … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: November 2024

STEM West  Dear STEM West Partners, We hope this message finds you safe during these incredibly challenging times. As many of you are aware, the recent hurricane has caused widespread flooding and landslides throughout western North Carolina, resulting in devastating losses for our communities. Many of our clients and partners have lost their homes, businesses, … Continue reading STEM West: Building Partnerships To Improve The Regional Economy

Hurricane Helene Relief Our hearts and thoughts are with our colleagues in western NC, along with their students, families, and communities due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. Our western communities face a long road to recovery. If you want to help, please consider donating to these organizations: NC Disaster Fund: http://nc.gov/donate American Red Cross: https://go.ncdpi.gov/5dmnw … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: October 2024 (10/24/24)

STEM West  Dear STEM West Partners, We hope this message finds you safe during these incredibly challenging times. As many of you are aware, the recent hurricane has caused widespread flooding and landslides throughout western North Carolina, resulting in devastating losses for our communities. Many of our clients and partners have lost their homes, businesses, … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: October 2024