STEM Education

Jan 18, 2023

WalletHub: 2023’s Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

WalletHub talks with Carla Johnson, executive director of the Artificial Intelligence Academy and professor of science education at NC State, about careers in STEM fields. 

Jan 10, 2023

Mental Health, STEAM And Hip-Hop: Doctoral Student Valencia Hicks-Harris Works to Empower All Through Non-profit Organization

Valencia Hicks-Harris,a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education's Department of Teacher Education and Learning Science's Educational Equity concentration, is working to empower K-12 students through a STEAM-focused non-profit. 

Dec 8, 2022

Trevor Dill ’22: ‘I Have Always Enjoyed Designing and Building’

Trevor Dill '22 has always enjoyed designing and building. The technology, engineering, and design education program at the NC State College of Education was the perfect environment for him to hone his skills, skills he hopes to eventually use to produce gym equipment. 

Dec 8, 2022

Zainab Bhatti ’22: ‘I Have Always Had a Love for Teaching Others’

Zainab Bhatti was inspired by interactions with faculty and staff at the NC State College of Education to put in extra effort to empathize with her students and create relationships with them. She is now looking forward to getting into the classroom and inspiring her students to discover a love for science. 

Dec 7, 2022

My Student Experience: Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Students Take Home Top Prizes in Regional Competition

Students in the NC State College of Education's Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association traveled up to Rehoboth Beach last month to attend the TEECA Eastern Regional Conference, where they took home awards in a number of education- and technology-related competitions. 

Dec 1, 2022

Doctoral Dissertation Asli Mutlu

Doctoral Dissertation Asli Mutlu Opportunities to Learn Statistical Inference in Advanced Placement Statistics Textbooks Chair: Dr. Hollylynne S. Lee, Commitee: Dr. Karen Keene, Dr. Gemma Mojica, Dr. Joathan Duggins 12/12/2022… 

Nov 30, 2022

Doctoral Dissertation David J. Stokes

Doctoral Dissertation David J. Stokes Date: Friday December 9, 2022, 3:30-5:00 pm Poe 742 Zoom Link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/91777179094?pwd=dUtnYVhJd2IxQWJpMlFySzAvU2g2dz09 Committe: Dr. Hollylynne Lee (Chair), Dr. Gail Jones, Dr. Jonee Wilson, Dr. Erin… 

Nov 23, 2022

Beth Rodgers ’22 Named North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Outstanding Mathematics Education Student

Beth Rodgers, a May 2022 graduate of the NC State College of Education's mathematics education program, has received the 2021 Outstanding Mathematics Education Student Award from the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 

Nov 18, 2022

My Student Experience: Science Education Major Zach VanHekken Recognized as 2022 Leader of the Pack Finalist

Zach VanHekken, a senior double majoring in science education and chemistry, was named a Leaders of the Pack finalist for his contributions in leadership, scholarship and service. 

Nov 15, 2022

Doctoral Dissertation Mwenda Kudumu

Doctoral Dissertation Mwenda Kudumu “The Perceptions and Practices of Informal Science Educators regarding Culturally Relevant Education in Science Centers” Chaired by Dr. Kirstin C. Busch Wednesday, 11/30/2022 2:00 pm –…