January 26, 2018
As part of STEM East, schools districts in North Carolina have been invited to participate in a pilot implementation of a kit-based inquiry science curriculum, including hands-on curriculum produced by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Under the direction of Bruce Middleton, Executive Director of STEM East, participating teachers have been provided training in inquiry teaching and access to kit curriculum. Local news station WNCT9 reported on the STEM pilot. STEM East is developing networks through the collaborative efforts of regional businesses, school districts, economic development municipalities, private foundations, state and local government and many others. Their intent is that students across our region will engage in real-world STEM learning opportunities that directly align with career opportunities in Eastern North Carolina. To learn more about STEM East in NC, go to: https://www.stemeast.org/stem-educators