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New LTW event: The Immersive Internet – The Next Big Thing

As 3D, virtual reality and web technology continue to evolve and as Internet speeds climb ever faster at home, at work and through wireless, a new Internet beckons – The “Immersive Internet.” How can you and your business take advantage of opportunities created by virtual worlds, real-time collaboration, and the life-like experience of 3D? Internationally published and recognized expert in all things 3D, Tony O’Driscoll will discuss and demonstrate the potential of the Immersive Internet at Local Tech Wire’s Executive Exchange event on July 28.

New survey shows disconnect on importance of STEM

A recent survey conducted by Public Agenda with support from the GE Foundation shows encouraging results on the need for STEM education, but a gap between assumption and reality.

Are we beginning to see the light?

It’s game on for Richmond high’s ‘Summer of Kainotomia’

Kainotomia is the Greek word for innovation. And, what Richmond County high school students are studying this summer is indeed innovative and making an impact throughout the region.

3-D in the classroom

STEM education goes beyond the classroom in N.C.

STEM News: North Carolina’s workforce requires an educated and qualified pipeline of employees. Businesses throughout the state are helping advance STEM education by offering students valuable opportunities in a real-world environment.

Shodor’s summer workshops start next week

STEM News: Shodor Education Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of science and math education through the use of modeling and simulation technologies. The Durham-based organization is offering summer workshops in computational science for N.C. students starting on Monday.

STEM education gets a boost

New study on apes sheds light on teamwork in workplace

STEM news: Duke University scientist and author Vanessa Woods discusses what Bonobo apes in the Congo can teach us about teamwork and collaboration in the business environment.

Bonobo Handshake

Military families get a boost in math, science education

STEM news: Lockheed Martin will provide $300,000 to launch the first phase of the new Initiative for Military Families, which will provide Advanced Placement courses in math and science to children from military families, according to the National Math and Science Initiative.

Scienticity, JoanneLovesScience.com create summer science contests

STEM news: Kids Read Science and Teens Read Science are two new programs that aim to challenge young people to discover science by creating video reviews of books they read this summer.

N.C. JOBS Commission Calls for STEM Educated Workforce

Science, technology, engineering and math are focus of Joining Our Businesses and Schools Commission report.

N.C. Math Team wins region; fourth best in U.S.

STEM News: North Carolina sent two math teams to this year’s American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) in Georgia. The state’s top team took first place in the regional competition and placed fourth overall in the nation.

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STEM News: North Carolina sent two math teams to this year’s American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) in Georgia. The state’s top team took first place in the regional competition and placed fourth overall in the nation.

N.C. teachers receive Presidential Math, Science Award

STEM News: Two North Carolina educators were selected Monday as winners of the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Presidential Award Winners

N.C. Math Team wins region; fourth best in U.S.

STEM News: North Carolina sent two math teams to this year’s American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) in Georgia. The state’s top team took first place in the regional competition and placed fourth overall in the nation.

STEM equals economic growth for N.C. communities

STEM News: Science, technology, education and math businesses and jobs, combined with a STEM-literate workforce, will lead North Carolina communities to an economic rebirth. It’s our best strategy for making every community in the state healthy, vital, and ready to face the 21st century, says North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco.

N.C. Technology Association commemorates ninth school technology project