STEM Education

Mar 30, 2018

STEM Explorers Engages At-Risk Youth with Free Digital Fabrication Camp

STEM Explorers, offered by NC State College of Education’s Technology, Engineering, and Design Education program, provides free STEM educational opportunities for children in non-parental living situations. 

Mar 22, 2018

3 NC State Education Students Place at Graduate Student Research Symposium

Three graduate students in the NC State College of Education were recognized as top presenters at the university’s 13th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium held Wednesday, March 21. 

Mar 20, 2018

NC State Education Jumps 9 Spots in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The NC State College of Education is ranked No. 46 in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Graduate School Rankings. That is an improvement of nine spots from the previous year. 

Mar 12, 2018

Associate Professor Soonhye Park Named University Faculty Scholar

Soonhye Park, an associate professor of STEM education at the NC State College of Education, has been selected as University Faculty Scholar. This program recognizes and rewards emerging academic leaders at NC State University who conduct research that address pressing issues. 

Jan 16, 2018

Four College of Education Graduate Students Win Conference Awards

From New York City to Dublin, four College of Education graduate students received awards from the NC State Graduate Student Association to travel to educational conferences. 

Dec 13, 2017

Sam Wheeler ‘17 PHD: Going the Extra Mile

Though Sam Wheeler’s path to obtaining a Ph.D. in science education has not been traditional, his multiple extracurricular opportunities only enhanced his experience. 

Dec 4, 2017

Applications Open for N.C. Teaching Fellows Program

Students accepted into the program will receive up to $8,250 per year in forgivable loans if they commit to teach in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math or special education in the North Carolina public schools. Applications close Jan. 16, 2018. 

Nov 28, 2017

13 Technology, Engineering and Design Students Place in Regional Competitions

Undergraduate students in the Technology, Engineering and Design Education program had four Top 3 finishes in competitions at the Technology and Engineering Educator’s regional conference, including winning the Problem Solving competition. 

Nov 27, 2017

Technician: Top Ranked College of Education Chosen to Host Revamped Teaching Fellows Program

“[Teaching Fellows] will really help and enhance our recruitment efforts to identify students who may not necessarily think about teaching but realize that with this extra enrichment and incentive that they can do it,” Anona Smith Williams, associate dean for student success and strategic community engagement, told the Technician. 

Nov 16, 2017

N&O: Want to be a Teacher? These 5 Colleges were Chosen for New Teaching Fellows Program

Via the Raleigh News & Observer, the NC State College of Education is a perfect fit for the re-established North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, Dean Mary Ann Danowitz said. “We are North Carolina’s largest producer of STEM educators, and the teachers we graduate are among the most effective in the state."