STEM Ed

Mar 23, 2023

Interdisciplinary Grant Collaboration with Professor Meg Blanchard Helps K-12 Students Gain Exposure to Biomanufacturing Research and STEM Pathways

An interdisciplinary group of NC State scientists, engineers and educators hosted field trips on campus for 61 high school students and 14 middle school students on Friday, March 3, and Friday,… 

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 23, 2023

12 Doctoral Students Selected to Join College of Education’s Inaugural Holmes Scholars Program

The NC State College of Education has selected 12 doctoral students to participate in the inaugural cohort of the NC State Holmes Scholars Program chapter. Run through the American Association of College and Teacher Education (AACTE), the Holmes Program is designed to enhance the education profession by recruiting, preparing and sustaining scholar-leaders who reflect and understand the implications of diverse perspectives in the nation’s learning communities.  

Feb 22, 2023

Associate Professor Erin Krupa Named a 2022-23 University Faculty Scholar

Erin Krupa ’11PHD, an associate professor of mathematics education in the NC State College of Education, has been named a 2022-23 University Faculty Scholar. 

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. 

Feb 21, 2023

Casey Schulte ’12 ’17MED Celebrated as 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Northeast Regional Teacher of the Year

Casey Schulte '12 '17MED has been named the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Northeast Regional Teacher of the Year. 

Feb 20, 2023

Coastal Review: Wording Matters When Talking About Climate Change: Study

Assistant Professor K.C. Busch discusses how wording impacts climate change communication. 

Feb 3, 2023

Aaron C. Clark ’97EDD Named Co-Director of NC State’s Engineering Education Program

Aaron C. Clark ’97EDD, who currently serves as head of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education at NC State’s College of Education, will be the co-director of NC State’s Engineering Education program, effective Aug. 16, 2023. He will work alongside co-director Laura Bottomely of NC State’s College of Engineering and other members of the engineering education community to advance the university's mission of providing top-quality engineering education to its students. 

Feb 1, 2023

Assistant Professor Tamecia Jones Blends STEM Education with Civics Lessons through Work on Grant-funded Project

NC State College of Education Assistant Professor Tamecia Jones is applying her background in engineering to help K-12 students understand and address inequities in their communities through civic engagement.