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Wireless group in Wake Forest has golden Rolodex of engineer talent

Wake Forest non-profit leverages the local engineering talent pool to push the boundaries of wireless technologies for North Carolina and the world.

Wireless Innovation

 Cleantech device from NCSSM students wins national prize

AirCOM, a team of students from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathemtics, developed a mobile device that tracks air pollution levels.

 At NC Astronomical Research Institute, students learn by doing

Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is one of the most treasured educational facilities in the state that many probably have never of - until now.

 Report: N.C. must correct 'deficiencies' to capitalize on STEM-based jobs economy

The first 'STEM Report Card" for North Carolina examines the state of science, technology, engineering and math education, notes the increasing number of future jobs that will require STEM-related education, and calls for steps to be taken to correct "several deficiencies."

The STEM Pipeline in N.C. STEM report card

 HCL, NC New Schools form STEM education program

 More school IT leaders entering ed CTO program

North Carolina is leading the nation through the Certified Educational Chief Technology Officer (CeCTO) program, which kicked off its fourth year last month.

 Look out, SAS? IBM targets analytics sales goal to $20B by 2015

Big Blue blog: IBM says its analytics business is growing fast and projects that the unit's revenues will produce $4 more than expected to $20B a year by 2015. Plus: "Watson" becomes a chef; Cheesecake Factor uses IBM analytics; IBM boosts STEM in New York state.

 Tech icons in video appeal: Teach more code in schools

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter creator Jack Dorsey are among the tech luminaries promoting the teaching and learning of computer coding in schools through a new video.

 IBM doubles down on mobile technologies in 2013

Big Blue Blog: IBM CEO Ginny Rometty plans to double the company's investment in mobile this year - not including acquisitions. Plus: Big Blue gives STEM education a push at Disney's Epcot.

 NC A&T to create STEM center with NC GSK Foundation grant

 100,000 teachers now using SAS education software - for free

Teachers celebrated "Digital Learning Day" on Wednesday, the same day SAS celebrated registering its 100,000th educator for free use of its educational software tools. That's an increase of 30,000 in just four months. Talk about research and development paying dividends: Better teaching tools plus better-equipped instructors plus smarter students equals a better future.

SAS Gloss exercise at iTunes

 Community colleges use video to extend modern classrooms

The North Carolina Community College System is pushing the boundaries of bandwidth by leveraging leading-edge video technologies on NCREN to create innovative learning environments for students all over the state.

 Biogen Foundation awards $50,000 for STEM education

Nearly $50,000 in grants is being distributed to 28 Triangle-area schools and nonprofit organizations by the Biogen Idec Foundation through a program managed by the Triangle Community Foundation.

 High-speed Internet essential to today's public library

Internet access at public libraries is a valuable asset for economic recovery. It is the most sought-after public library service available today and is used by more than half of all library visitors nationwide, which is why this story kicks off the final week as Day 8 of this MCNC's second annual 12 Days of Broadband.

Second Annual 12 Days of Broadband

 UNC Launch Pad startup STENCIL tackles high school dropout rate

STENCIL, or Students and Teachers Employing New Criteria in Learning, offers a cloud-based tool kit to help school officials predict if a student is a drop-out risk.

Julian Wooten targets education with startup

 Demand for Internet continues to rise in education

12 Days of Broadband, Day 3: Internet connectivity in education is explored. Many see the demand for bandwidth in education skyrocketing in the near future, especially with Common Core standards soon to take effect.

Second Annual 12 Days of Broadband

 Google donates $23M in bid to spur innovation in charities

Search and Internet giant Google is making $23 million in grants to spur innovation among charities and increase education for girls and minority students in science and technology.

 Tech workers turned into NC teachers tuition-free

North Carolina, a state that recognized the growth opportunities of 1950s technologies by creating the Research Triangle Park, is increasing the classroom focus on science, technology, engineering and math -- the so-called STEM fields. The goal is building a workforce with the training needed for high-wage, high-demand careers.

 House OKs bill offering visas to foreign students with advanced science, math degrees

Testing the waters of what is expected to be a turbulent battle over immigration policy next year, the House voted Friday to make green cards accessible to foreign students graduating with advanced science and math degrees from U.S. universities.

 'Math in Focus the Singapore Way' boosting learning, school finds

The math program underscores a stronger mathematical foundation for students. It emphasizes number and operations in each grade, as is recommended in the Common Core Standards.