STEM Education

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.

Feb 13, 2023

Gary Wright ’22PHD Receives Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)

Gary Wright ’22PHD, who graduated from the NC State College of Education in December with a Ph.D. in the Learning and Teaching in STEM: Science Education concentration, has received an Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST).

Jan 29, 2023

Doctoral Dissertation: Emma Refvem

Doctoral Dissertation Emma Refvem Title: Science Instructional Coaches: Content Expertise, Beliefs, Motivation, and Contexts Under the direction of Dr. Gail Jones February 28, 2023, at 11:00 am Friday Institute –…

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…