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

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