At the STEM SENC steering committee on August 29, 2019, we discussed STEM SENC organization, potential collaborations, and upcoming events. We drafted a mission statement, identified work groups, and elected officers.
Please join me in congratulating the following officers:
- Heddy Clark (UNCW), Executive Director of STEM SENC & President
- Tiffany Lindstrom (Corning), Vice-President
- Susan Hendrix (Public Schools of Robeson County), Secretary
- Kim Jones (Brunswick Community College), Treasurer
We plan to start our work together with the following work groups:
- Communications: Dave Glenn (New Hanover County Schools), Chair
- Professional Development for Educators: Michelle Chadwick (Onslow County Schools), Chair
- Career Pathways/Workforce Development: Chair TBD
Keep an eye out for information about how you can be involved in the work groups!
Upcoming meetings:
- The next steering committee meeting will be on October 30.
- We plan to hold partner meetings twice/year, likely around February and June.
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Fall Emerging Issues Forum:
ReCONNECT to Economic Opportunity
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The Fall 2019 Emerging Issues Forum will be held in Charlotte on
October 15, 2019. The forum will focus on creating and strengthening pathways to sustainable wage employment for existing workers, especially those earning lower incomes. We will examine ways to connect adult workers to information about sustainable-wage employment, identify accessible education opportunities and promote programs that remove non-academic barriers to, and provide support for, post-secondary education. Click
here to learn more.
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Fall 2019 Community of Practice Convening
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The next STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice convening will be held
October 21-23 in Cleveland, OH. Click
here for more information.
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STEM Learning Ecosystems: Monthly Webinars
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Webinars typically take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM EST. They are available for playback on demand in the Internal
Community of Practice Site
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For access to the Community of Practice internal site, please emai
l
WKaufman@samueli.org
and introduce yourself as a partner of STEM SENC.
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Webinar Recording: Defining and Evaluating STEM Identity
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The Center for Advancement of Information Science Education (CAISE) hosted a webinar on August 20th called "Defining and Measuring STEM Identity, Interest, and Engagement". Click
here to view the slides and recording.
Stay connected to CAISE and future opportunities by signing up for their monthly newsletter. Click
here for more information.
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Bridging the Gap - NC STEM Education Conference
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Bridging the Gap
is a statewide conference that unites K-12 education, higher education, industry, government and other STEM groups to work toward the common goal of strengthening K-16 STEM education in North Carolina.
Since 2012, more than 2,760 STEM stakeholders from North Carolina and beyond have come together at Bridging the Gap to share ideas and resources.
When:
October 22-23, 2019
Where:
McKimmon Training and Conference Center, Raleigh, NC
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Reminder: Become a LEAD STEM Fellow for 2019-2020
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LEAD STEM is a year-long leadership development program for STEM Learning Ecosystem leaders and emerging leaders. The application process is competitive and there is a tuition and time commitment. The program outcomes include personalized leadership development, the development of a capstone to meet a local ecosystem need, and engagement in a national network of STEM Leaders.
Interest forms are due Thursday, October 31, 2019 by 5 PM.
Applications will be due November 2019
.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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2019 North Carolina School-University Partnership Summit
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The Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites you to participate in a summit of UNC school-university partnerships on
November 8, 2019
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Participants will explore examples of partnership efforts that support components of a broader continuum of professional learning, which includes recruitment and preparation of future educators, collaborative induction support and professional development, and opportunities for continued leadership and retention initiatives supported by the partnership. For more information,
click here visit the summit's website.
Click
here to register by
October 25, 2019.
Please address any questions to Somer Lewis, PDS Director, at 910-962-7244 or
lewiss@uncw.edu
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2019 STEM Educator of the Year Award - Nominations Open!
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Nominations for the Corning/Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 2019 STEM Educator of the Year Award are now open!
An educator from each of the Elementary, Middle School and High School ranks will be recognized this year for engaging and exciting your students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math fields.
Applications due by
December 20, 2019
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Save the Date: 2020 CESTEM Student Competitions
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January 18, 2020
Wilmington Regional
SeaPerch Competition
February 15, 2020
Southeast Regional
Science & Engineering Fair
March 7, 2020
Regional
Science Olympiad
Tournament
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2020 STEM Leadership Alliance Summit
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The 2020 STEM Leadership Alliance Summit will be held
July 12, 2020 - July 16, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Join a broad-based coalition consisting of industry leaders, educators, non-profit organizations, out-of-school providers, museum, higher education and foundations to focus on:
-incorporating integrated STEM into K-12 curricula
-exploring opportunities for in school and out of school collaboration to integrate STEM
-identifying best practices and lesson learned in the development and effectiveness of STEM ecosystems
Don't miss this opportunity to spend four days with leaders in education as they address the most pressing challenges related to integrated STEM.
Click here to register.
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OPPORTUNITIES: For Educators
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Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM)
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Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM): Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports teaching professionals in their efforts to provide quality hands-on, inquiry-based activities for their students. PRISM promotes excitement for science and mathematics in the classroom by providing funds for materials, equipment, and supplies related to the implementation of high quality curriculum and activities in the classroom. This award provides up to $3,000 for one year to cover the cost of equipment, materials, and supplies. An additional $1,500 may be requested for professional development related to the implementation of new equipment or use of materials in the classroom. Awards are made to teaching professionals that hold a professional educator's license to teach in a North Carolina K-12 public school. Application available:
September 16, 2019-December 5, 2019.
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Call for Participation: NCSSM Summer Accelerator 2020
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The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is excited to invite you to propose a course (or two or three) for its Summer Accelerator 2020 Program. Operating on three campuses and with three age groups, their accelerator programming will run six weeks in the summer of 2020. Instructors will be paid for prep and instruction.
Click
here for more information.
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