science education

Aug 17, 2023

Meet Our Incoming Students: 3 Of Our Newest Teaching Fellows

This fall, the NC State College of Education will welcome its largest class of incoming N.C. Teaching Fellows since the program was reestablished in 2018. Meet three of them. 

Aug 16, 2023

Meet Our Incoming Students: Our Newest Goodnight Scholars

Several of the incoming students joining the NC State College of Education this fall will be part of the Goodnight Scholars Program's Class of 2027. Meet them. 

Jun 15, 2023

Futurity: To Get Kids into Science, Engage with the Whole Family

A new study co-authored by Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones shows that engaging students alongside their families is the most effective way to foster long-term interest in STEM. 

Apr 27, 2023

Professor Carla C. Johnson Receives 2022 Outstanding Engagement Award, Alumni Outstanding Extension and Outreach Award

Carla C. Johnson, a professor of science education in the NC State College of Education, has been recognized for her outreach, extension and engagement work through two awards from NC State alumni and peers. 

Apr 24, 2023

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones’ FAME Project Honored with Partnership Award from North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center

The Families and Museums Exploring (FAME) project, led by NC State College of Education Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones, has been recognized by the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center with a Partnership Award. 

Apr 17, 2023

Autonomy, Microcredentials Address Need for Effective STEM Educators in Grant-funded Professional Learning Program Co-developed by Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones

Research has tied teacher motivation to autonomy, which is why a new grant-funded project involving Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones is researching teacher-directed microcredentials as a form of professional development.. 

Mar 28, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Fellowship Helps Jerome Amedu to Pursue Research in Support of In-Service Teachers

Jerome Amedu has always been interested in mathematics education. In Nigeria, he taught mathematics and physics, before deciding he wanted to earn his doctoral degree and expand his impact by providing support for pre-service and in-service teachers. 

Mar 14, 2023

Meg Blanchard Receives Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award

Professor Meg Blanchard’s work with graduate students was recently honored when she was selected to receive the NC State Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award, which recognizes outstanding graduate-level teaching across the university. 

Mar 7, 2023

Professor Carla Johnson Elected Co-chair of AERA Science Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group

Carla Johnson, a professor of science education in the NC State College of Education, has been elected program co-chair of the American Education Research Association (AERA) Science Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group (SIG). 

Feb 22, 2023

The News & Observer: Lawmakers Have a New Target in NC schools: Earth Science

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones discusses the ramifications of eliminating Earth science classes from K-12 school.