NC State STEM Education Scholars
Preparing high-quality mathematics and science teachers committed to teaching in high-needs school districts across North Carolina to improve student outcomes.
Love STEM? Want to make a difference? Become an NC State STEM Education Scholar. STEM Ed Scholars develop an understanding of STEM content needed to teach, are well-prepared to implement teaching practices to teach students from all backgrounds, and commit to working with students in high-needs school districts.
Commitment by STEM Education Scholars:
- Scholars will complete requirements for a license to teach math or science in grades 6-9 or 9-12
- Scholars must teach in a high-needs school district for 4 years (undergraduates) or 2 years (graduate students)
- Participate in all NC State STEM Education Scholars Program activities
Eligibility and Application:
- Undergraduate scholars must pursue a double degree in a STEM field (such as mathematics, statistics, or biology) and Mathematics Education or Science Education
- Graduate scholars must have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Education or Science Education
- At least a 2.75 GPA overall and in STEM content courses (for undergraduate scholars), or at least 3.0 GPA overall and in STEM content courses (for graduate scholars)
- U.S. citizen
- Complete a background check to be eligible to apply for a teaching license
Apply for the NC State STEM Education Scholars Program
Meet Our First Cohort of STEM Education Scholars
- Laura Griffin, Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics Education
- Olivia Hare, Science Education
- Kiera Hawkins, Science Education
- Charlie Hernandez, Mathematics Education
- Elizabeth Ireland, Mathematics Education
- Mark Voller, Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education
The project is supported by the National Science Foundation Grant #2344937 awarded to North Carolina State University.