STEM Education

Jan 27, 2022

Q&A With Cherry Award Winning Distinguished Professor Hollylynne Lee

Hollylynne Lee, a distinguished professor of mathematics and statistics education with NC State’s College of Education and a senior faculty fellow with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, is the 2022… 

Dec 7, 2021

My Student Experience: Air Force ROTC Cadet and Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student James Paul ‘21 to Join United States Space Force

Growing up a fan of science fiction classics like Star Trek and Star Wars, James Paul ‘21 has always been fascinated by space. Now, after graduation, the Air Force ROTC cadet and technology, engineering, and design education major will pursue his dreams as a space operations officer in the United States Space Force. 

Nov 8, 2021

Goodnight Scholars Program Spotlight | Hannah Morris

When first-year student and Goodnight Scholar Hannah Morris ’25 was asked to describe the person she wants to be at graduation in 2025, the attribute “fulfilled” was top of mind. Read more about everything Hannah hopes to accomplish and experience at NC State. 

Oct 27, 2021

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Regardless of Who is Educating Me or the Topic I’m Learning About, a Proper Education is Incredibly Powerful Long-term,’ Says Top Flight Computers Owner Chris Touchberry ‘13

When small business owners, videographers or PC gamers need custom computers to meet their computing needs, they often turn to Chris Touchberry ‘13. Touchberry utilized the skills and relationship building experience he gained in the NC State College of Education’s technology, engineering, and design education program to launch the custom PC business Top Flight Computers. 

Sep 2, 2021

Doctoral Dissertation: Katherine McCance

Doctoral Dissertation: Katherine McCance Dissertation: Investigating the Potential of Interdisciplinary Collaborations Between Education and Science/Engineering in Higher Education Major Professor: Dr. Margaret Blanchard Sept. 29, 2021 10:00 a.m. Poe 512 

Aug 10, 2021

Meet Our Incoming Students: 4 of Our Newest Dean’s Excellence Scholarships Recipients

This fall, the NC State College of Education will welcome over 580 first-year, transfer and graduate students for the 2021-22 academic year. Among the incoming undergraduate students, 10 are recipients of the new Dean’s Excellence Scholarships. Meet four of them. 

Jul 16, 2021

Scholarship Support Helped Sarah Brown ’21 Find Her Passion for Education, Helped Prepare Her High School Science Classroom for Future Students

In high school, Sarah Brown ’21 spent most of her time working as a camp counselor and discovered how much she loved teaching and working with kids, but it wasn’t until the end of her first year of college when she realized she could make a career out of teaching. Scholarship support helped Brown find her passion for education and has helped prepare her for a career as a high school science teacher. 

Jul 1, 2021

My Student Experience: Wolfpack Robotics VEXU Club Places in Top 5 at 1st Intercollegiate Competition, Finishes 4th at VEXU World Championships

The Wolfpack Robotics VEXU Club competed in their first intercollegiate competition in March, finishing fifth out of 13 teams from the United States and Canada, which earned them an invitation to the VEXU World Championships, where they placed fourth in the world. NC State College of Education student Annie Li ’22 is one of the founding members of the club. 

Jun 2, 2021

Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student and Wolfpack Track and Field Athlete Junpai Dowdy ’21 Gained Hands-on Experience Through His Coursework and NC State Athletics Internship

With an interest in engineering, Wolfpack track and field student athlete Junpai Dowdy ’21 chose the technology, engineering, and design education program because he said it provided him with a more practical and hands-on experience that emphasized the use of technology. 

May 17, 2021

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Am Motivated Daily by the Opportunity To Have An Impact. Everything is About Impacting and Inspiring People To Be the Best Version of Themselves, Whatever That Is,’ Says Peter Eley ’08MED, ’11PHD

While working at St. Augustine’s University as a webmaster and data manager, Peter Eley ’08MED, ’11PHD was inspired to pursue a career in education. With an interest in mathematics education, he was encouraged to attend the NC State College of Education and work under the guidance of Lee V. Stiff, Ph.D. And for the past 11 years, he’s been a professor of math education.