Time Sensitive EventsRegistration slots are filling quickly.  Please share with interested colleagues.    Watch for more STEM opportunities in the STEM West Newsletter!   Copyright © 2024 STEM West Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is:ncstemwest@gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this … Continue reading Resend: STEM West New Opportunities: September 2026

STEM West is bringing MEGA STEM Trek to the Broyhill Civic Center this fall! MEGA STEM Trek is a community STEM event that connects middle and high school students with regional businesses, organizations, and educational partners. Students rotate through hands-on activities designed to introduce them to STEM careers and the skills needed to pursue them. … Continue reading MEGA STEM Trek at Broyhill Civic Center

STEM West educators are invited to participate in the Fast & Curious Foldscope Workshop, a hands-on professional learning opportunity exploring Foldscope microscopy and ways to bring engaging STEM experiences into the classroom. This workshop is designed for educators interested in incorporating accessible, hands-on science activities into their instruction. Interested in participating?View the flyer below for … Continue reading Fast & Curious Foldscope Workshop for Educators

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Time Sensitive Events Registration slots are filling quickly.  Please share with interested colleagues.  Watch for more STEM opportunities in the STEM West Newsletter! Copyright © 2024 STEM West Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: ncstemwest@gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: September 2026

Why can't we celebrate ice cream in August too? National Ice Cream Month was established in the United States in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan.  As you plan for the start of the school year, here is a creative opportunity to share with students. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge invites students ages 13–18 to create a short video (two … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: July 2026

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Caps High, Futures Bright May arrives with caps held high, As dreams prepare themselves to fly. The halls now echo proud goodbyes, While bright new futures fill the skies.   North Carolina's high school graduation rate hit a record high of 87.7% for the 2024-25 school year, the highest in state history. North … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: May 2026

< History in the Making: Artemis II The 10-day mission, which saw the crew of four—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—travel farther from Earth than any humans in history. Check out all of the summer workshops and conferences from STEM West.  Betabox Robotics Kit Workshop Building Literacy AI Educators Day Six Bricks … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: April 2026

STEM TREK 2026 STEM West Catawba Science Center April 18, 2026 STEM Trek 2026 at Catawba Science Center drew a strong crowd of more than 300 attendees for a day focused on hands-on learning and exploration in STEM. The event was made possible by a small but dedicated team of 7 staff members, along with … Continue reading A Great Day at STEM Trek 2026

Daffodils push through the cold March ground, Right by the fence where they always are found. Bright yellow petals, open and wide, Lining the walkway we step past outside. They come back each year, no matter the weather, Standing in rows, all blooming together. We are excited to open the application process for our 2026 STEAM … Continue reading STEM West New Opportunities: March 2026

Celebrate STEM West's 10th Anniversary! A Decade of Achievements This year marks our 10th anniversary, often celebrated as the Diamond Year. Over the past ten years, STEM West has been a beacon of knowledge and creativity, fostering growth and opportunity in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. A Personal Note From The President … Continue reading STEM West: 10 Years of Building Partnerships