STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Summer Internships High School Summer Internship program in Texas: Applications due February 21st! K-12 Opportunities & Resources Computer Science Education Week is Dec. 6-10. This annual event seeks to inspire K-12students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education andcelebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners … Continue reading New Opportunities: December 6, 2021

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 Donna_Mull@ncsu.edu 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

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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