The Mathematics and Science Education Center (MSEC) supports STEM education, engagement, and scholarship at Appalachian State University and beyond.
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Happy #PiDay!
Teachers: Celebrate #PiDay in your classroom!
Challenge your students to use pi to solve some of the same problems our scientists and engineers face while exploring other worlds. Answer key is available on March 15. Slice into our #NASAPiDayChallenge: go.nasa.gov/3mJ7mfq
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Artemis I ✅
Artemis II, next up. 🚀
The next #Artemis mission will take four astronauts on a 10-day trip to flyby the Moon and confirm that all of @NASA_Orion's systems operate as designed with people aboard in deep space.
More HERE>> go.nasa.gov/3jo6qvD
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The Science House is excited to offer this new professional development opportunity to high school science teachers in western North Carolina.
Teachers are encouraged to apply at ow.ly/TIW950MFQKw
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EntreEd is excited to partner alongside @ARCgov, @appstate, and @STEMWestorg for another great summer of Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy! AEA is a FREE summer learning program designed to foster innovative thinking in high school students 👩🏽💻.
Apply: arc.gov/appalachian-entrepre…
Applications for the Teacher Innovator Institute @airandspace are being accepted now! More info - shorturl.at/jpCS4 @AppstateRCOE @STEMWestorg
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It's movie night! Join SCONC (virtually) to watch "Kahuli," the beautiful film about wildlife conservation in Hawai'i, directed by NC's own Chris Johns of @RTI_Intl.
Feb 9 at 7pm, free
RSVP: bit.ly/SCONCKahuli
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Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) applications are open now through Feb. 10th! This is a wonderful opportunity for high schoolers in Appalachia to take advantage of, take it from last year's AEA graduates. @ARCgov @AppstateRCOE
@STEMWestorg
arc.gov/appalachian-entrepre…
Always great to have a chance to brainstorm about collaborations! Thanks, @BRosenbalm, Gina, and @NCSSM_Morganton for your hospitality and ideas!
My visit to @NCSSM_Morganton today was such an inspiring and exciting journey into innovative & creative spaces for educators & students! The @AppstateRCOE is proud to welcome this esteemed institution as an affiliate member of our Public School Partnership! @AppState_MSEC
Interested in hosting STEM fairs or contests in your school? We are hosting an online informational session for teachers on how to engage students in these events. See this link to register! Pre-service and in-service educators are welcome to join! forms.gle/F43BCGhpN2tau3x27
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Check out how these #STEM Teacher Leaders, coaches, professional developers, and administrators are making a difference in #Equity and #inclusion !
stemtlnet.org/video-showcase…
Happy National STEM Day! Celebrate by learning something new! #stemday energy.gov/articles/ways-cel…
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My boss, @RobDietrich2 just agreed to go to the district with the highest percentage of @iste membership acceptance and get a pie in the face when we hit 25,000 #NCISTE members! If you are an NC teacher and need help getting logged in, contact [email protected]! #nced #ncdlcn
Looking for increased STEM representation to liven up your classroom? We love these posters free to download and print! shorturl.at/evGOR #STEM
Enjoyed working on this initiative and now seeing it come to fruition. How should the competencies for graduates in the #NCPortraitofaGraduate affect how we prepare teachers?
The #NCPortraitofaGraduate's seven competencies will help high school graduates thrive in the 21st century.
✔ Adaptability
✔ Collaboration
✔ Communication
✔ Critical Thinking
✔ Empathy
✔ Learner’s Mindset
✔ Personal Responsibility
Learn more: bit.ly/NCPortrait
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The Imhotep CrowdFunding is on its final day! So far you've raised more than $3,500! Thank you!
If you haven't donated yet go to @NCState #ImhotepCrowdFund at crowdfunding.ncsu.edu/projec… and help fund STEM education today!
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An online bi-monthly learning and discussion series that explores digital and media literacy education as a vital part of lifelong learning, for people of all ages.
PROGRAM LAUNCH: Tuesday, November 1, 12 PM EST
Register at: mediaeducationlab.com/across…
Flipped PD on #ClimateLiteracy! To register: forms.gle/LWVPwM2s5nsFaKBz5 @AppState_MSEC @WataugaSchools @appstateelkin @appstateacademy @STEMWestorg
Our own book club on climate education kicks off during Climate Justice Month at Appalachian. Check out the roster of events! sustain.appstate.edu/climate…
Great PD opportunity for inclusivity in #STEM!
Registration for the Smithsonian Science Education Center’s Attracting All Learners to STEM Using Culturally Based Pedagogy PD is now open. Sign up today!
ssec.si.edu/event/culturally…
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Join us for First Thursday on Oct. 13th! This is a specialized in-person opportunity for you to learn more about majoring in education at App State. RSVP: ugrad.appstate.edu/portal/rc….
