For Those Interested in STEM Education!  NASA Connections Workshop: Open to STEM West LEA Partners! Sign up for a half day workshop to learn how to connect NASA to middle school science. Limited to 15 teachers per workshop (Alexander, Burke & NC School for the Deaf, Caldwell, Catawba & Newton-Conover City Schools, McDowell, and Polk). … Continue reading STEM West: New Opportunities February 14th, 2022

For Those Interested in STEM Education!  Volunteer for this year’s North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair Looking for a way to give back to the STEM community, inspiring NC’s next generation of scientists and engineers?  The NC Science Fair Foundation (NCSFF) proudly hosts the NC Science and Engineering Fair each spring with the help of … Continue reading STEM West: New Opportunities January 29, 2020

For Those Interested in STEM Education!  Modeling Biology and Chemistry Workshops in Western North Carolina Are you a High School Biology or Chemistry teacher who is interested in teaching with a more effective inquiry approach to science instruction? Come learn about Modeling Instruction - an approach to teaching where emphasis is placed on the use of conceptual … Continue reading STEM West: New Opportunities January 20, 2022

STEM West 2022 New Opportunities For Those Interested in STEM Education!  Virtual workshop featuring the new Rx for Science Literacy manual just announced for January 27, 2022 Dear K-12 Educators, NCABR is partnering with Duke University to present Rx for Science Literacy: The What, Where, How and Why of Health Science Research, a one-day virtual workshop featuring the newly updated … Continue reading STEM West: New Opportunities January 4th, 2022

Final posting for 2021! Wishing you the most peaceful and restful holidays!! NC GREEN Power Grants: NC GreenPower is pleased to announce Solar+ Schools, providing grants for 3-5 kW solar educational projects at schools, complete with a weather station, data monitoring, curriculum from NEED.org and training for teachers. Any North Carolina K-12 school may apply for a … Continue reading New Opportunities: December 14, 2021

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 [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