Posts tagged “STEM education”
Education CTO program kicks off third year of successful program
The 2012 class of the Certified educational Chief Technology Officer (CeCTO) program begins Tuesday and Wednesday in Chapel Hill. Since 2010, 58 CeCTOs have completed the course offered through the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, UNC School of Government's Center for Public Technology, and MCNC.
TWC invests $30K into North Carolina Science Olympiad
Time Warner Cable through the Connect a Million Minds initiative recently announced a new statewide partnership with cash and in-kind support for the North Carolina Science Olympiad.
President to host second White House Science Fair
President Obama will host his second White House Science Fair on Tuesday highlighting recent winners of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions throughout the United States.
North Carolina Science Festival is gearing up for spring
Time Warner Cable, NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, SAS, Biogen Idec Foundation, and Duke Energy are just a few of the many sponsors already committed to support this year's event showcasing STEM in North Carolina this April.
Tweet this: Teens moving to Twitter where posts are more private
Teens tout the ease of use and the ability to send the equivalent of a text message to a circle of friends, often a smaller one than they have on crowded Facebook accounts. They can have multiple accounts and don't have to use their real names. They also can follow their favorite celebrities and, for those interested in doing so, use Twitter as a soapbox.
Tracking Internet use by age
Lenovo to launch teacher mobile app program
Gov. Bev Perdue, along with state and national education and business leaders, plan to announce the new program on Tuesday at Apex High School.
State approves new STEM teacher certification program
College graduates and mid-career professionals interested in becoming high school science, math and technology teachers now have a new option for certification.
Future City regional finals focus on alternative energy
North Carolina middle school students will compete for chance at national honors in the annual Future City Regional Finals competition on Saturday at the Talley Student Center at N.C. State University.
Turning Foundation teams up to launch Winter CIT Grant
The Winter 2012 Classroom Improvement Technology grant aims to help teachers engage students and positively impact learning outcomes. And, the Turning Foundation has partnered with a couple of tech veterans to get the job done.
Report stresses importance of STEM education to US competitiveness
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report on U.S. competitiveness Friday that highlights the need for federal investments in research, STEM education, broadband infrastructure and much more.
Roadmap to Competitiveness
Save the Dates: Key STEM events planned for 2012
With a new year comes a fresh calendar, and there are several STEM education events in 2012 worth marking down this year.
WRAL Tech Wire STEM News: Top 11 of 2011
We have compiled the top 11 STEM stories of 2011 as voted on by our editorial staff and your readership.
STEM News
New Schools Project raises match to secure federal grant
The North Carolina New Schools Project is one step closer to winning a large federal grant through the i3 program.
What makes a quality STEM program in North Carolina?
The STEM Rubric unveiled by the NC STEM Community Collaborative on Thursday aims to improve programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in North Carolina.
STEM Rubric
Biogen Idec Foundation, TCF award science grants
Seventeen micro-grants announced on Monday will help expand and enhance science education in the Triangle.
Small grants may equal big innovations
