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

NC STEM Schools of Distinction Rubric: Tool for School Improvement Is your school interested in using the NC STEM Schools of Distinction Rubric for school improvement or to receive the STEM School of Distinction designation?  The NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is offering a two-day planning institute (10/18-10/20) for school teams to enhance STEM.  … Continue reading New Opportunities: August 31st, 2021

It's back to school, and we are... If you attend, let them know you are with STEM West!! Join Girls Who Code on Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 PM EST to learn about our Clubs for 3rd-12th graders and how you can access over 120 hours of FREE coding curricula, activities, and diverse women in tech spotlights! RSVP here to let us know you’re … Continue reading New Opportunities: August 24th, 2021

Question Stems for Students: This site has 26 questions stems to engage students in collaborative discussions. Example: I see it differently because… Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education: K-12 Resources STEM Lesson Plans for K-12 Teachers - ORISE (orau.gov) NC Geological Survey Resource links: NC Geological Survey (NCGS): https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/north-carolina-geological-survey NCGS Geoscience Education: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/north-carolina-geological-survey/geoscience-education Earthquake Links/Resources on … Continue reading New Opportunities: August 17, 2021

 Opportunity for schools: NCSciFest's Duke Energy Science Nights are back! (apply by 8/31/order by 9/10) The NCSciFest’s wildly popular Duke Energy Science Night for elementary schools program is back for its 11th year! These kits contain everything you need to host a science night for 200+ students and their families.  Applications are now open for schools to receive one … Continue reading New Opportunities: August 6th, 2021

Grant Opportunities: Sponsored by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics: August 31st! Website:https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/students-educators/aiaa-foundation-classroom-grant-programContact:Sha’Niece SimmonsAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics12700 Sunrise Valley Dr. Ste. 200Reston, VA 20191-5807Phone: 800.639.2422Email: Sha'[email protected]:The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) believes that one of the most significant means to inspire and advance the future of aerospace is to fund grants … Continue reading New Opportunities: August 3rd, 2021