Notifications from Dr. Carol Moore may be going into your spam folder. PLEASE mark cmoore@stemwest.org as safe in your inbox! Happy Fall To You All! The Foldscope workshops are full, but there is a waiting list. Watch for additional Foldscope opportunities coming soon! Weight Management: The State-of-the-Science, Obesity, Weight Loss Medications and More Friday, December 5, 2025 Duke … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: September 2025

Notifications from Dr. Carol Moore may be going into your spam folder. PLEASE mark cmoore@stemwest.org as safe in your inbox! First Day of School On the first bright morning, the classroom doors unfold, Like wings of promise, brushed with black and gold. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, bold and new, Steps from its cocoon to a sky so … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: August 2025

As the crisp air of fall settles in and the leaves remind us of the beauty of change, STEM West is reflecting with gratitude on the workshops and connections we’ve shared these past few months. Each season brings new opportunities, and this one is filled with hope for fresh collaborations and growth in our region. … Continue reading STEM West: Building Partnerships

The Oldest River In North America Building Literacy Workshop Time Sensitive: Open to those districts signing MOUs for 2025-26 (only 16 seats available) "Building" Literacy: Integration of LEGO Spike Essentials with Reading Remediation Who: 2nd-4th Grade teachers (in partnering LEAs) working with students in literacy/reading remediation (Led by early literacy expert: Mia Johnson!) What: Participants will receive … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: July 2025

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