NC STEM Center was developed so people can know about STEM education opportunities in North Carolina.
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Joined July 2009
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Do you or your organization have computer equipment that's ready for a second life?
@NCTA, with @Kramden and @E2DInc, is hosting its annual Digital Drive on October 9. Drop off your donations to help build a more digitally connected state.
Learn more: nctech.org/events/event/2026…
ALT This image is a promotional banner for the "5th Annual Digital Drive Technology Donation Drop-Off" event. It mentions two locations: Raleigh, organized by Kramden Institute, and Charlotte, organized by E2D - Eliminate the Digital Divide. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 9th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event is hosted by NC TECH and NCDIT is an event partner.
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This 'superbubble' in the Large Magellanic Cloud is over 200 light-years across—and it's helping astronomers study how stars are born. More from @NASAHubble: go.nasa.gov/4iSadO3
ALT Blue and orange stars shine through a wispy bubble of gas; the center is mostly clear, but blue and gray tendrils snake throughout most of the rest of the image. The background of the image is filled with other stars. Credit: NASA, ESA/Hubble, D. Gouliermis
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NSF announced $90M in funding for 3️⃣ new NSF Science and Technology Centers that will strengthen the nation's #STEM workforce & accelerate innovation in fields ranging from AI & biotechnology to fusion energy & robotics. brnw.ch/21x5egm
ALT A collage of NSF-funded research, including robots.
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It’s almost time!
Yesterday, @NASARoman arrived at @NASAKennedy's @SpaceX hangar, where it will be joined to a Falcon Heavy rocket—the telescope’s chariot for its journey to orbit. Roman is scheduled to lift off on Sunday, Aug. 30. go.nasa.gov/4gtlJfV
ALT A nighttime shot of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope encapsulated in its payload fairing, traveling to the SpaceX hangar at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Credit: Sydney Rohde (Rocz)
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#CoolestThingMadeinNC is an annual competition hosted by the NC Chamber to celebrate the ingenuity and craftsmanship of North Carolina's manufacturing community — and your business could be in the running. Each year, manufacturers from across the state compete for the title across small, medium, and large business categories, with the public voting to crown North Carolina's coolest made-in-state product. Nominations open July 30. Sign up for updates to stay up to date on the competition.
Opt In > coolestthingmadeinnc.com/
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STEM West: Western North Carolina June 2026 - mailchi.mp/341b26b01b42/new-…
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What a fantastic interview! Congrats Camila from all of us @NCScienceFair and good luck to all of our 2026 TFS/JIC nominees! @smtcenter @ncstem @BWFUND
Five questions with Camila González-Thompson, who won the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement at the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge bit.ly/3PYaPps
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Want to speak at Synergy? We are searching for keynote and plenary speakers and workshop presenters for this year's event, and we'd love to include you. To be considered, you must submit a proposal by 5 p.m. on Sun., June 28. Submit today: bit.ly/4faCZrr
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🌟Golden LEAF Scholar graduates to make an impact on rural NC!
With a total of 121 new graduates, their dedication and passion are truly inspiring! Learn more about these scholars' future plans. #GoldenLEAFScholars #RuralNC #Workforce
🔗 Read more: goldenleaf.org/golden-leaf-s…
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Did you see Venus and the Moon last night? Tonight after sunset, watch for the crescent Moon to appear between Jupiter and Venus.
ALT Bright, star-like Venus in the late dusk sky near the thin crescent Moon glowing amid the clouds. Photo: NASA/Bill Dunford
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Congratulations to the 2026 @WellsFargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, Dr. Mariah Walker of @WCPSS! #NCTOYPOY
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We're looking for speakers for this year's Synergy Conference, and we'd love to include you! To be considered, you must submit a proposal by Sunday, June 28. Learn more about the process and what we're looking for here: bit.ly/4tYtgJr
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Thank you as it is always a highlight for our @NCScienceFair Finalists at #Regeneron2026 to be engaged with you! @NCSSM @NCSSM_Morganton @NCSSMAlumni @smtcenter @ncstem @BWFUND @ncpublicschools @NC_Governor
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Counting down to the SMT Celebration - here's 2018 Informal STEM Education recipient Dana Brown Haine showing what community-centered science looks like in action.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=jen6HM3M…
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Liftoff.
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
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We're so excited for the 2026 @NCSciFest, which starts today! #NCSciFest engage communities across the state with thousands of scientists and hundreds of hands-on STEM. Learn more about events in your area and resources for educators at: ncsciencefestival.org/
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#bwfssep @ncafterschool @theNCForum @PS1NC @ncpublicschools @stemSENC @STEMWestorg @STEMEast @ncstem #bwfenrichment #bwfstem
Curiosity needs a place to go. The Student STEM Enrichment Program supports hands-on science experiences for students across North Carolina, where learning moves beyond the classroom and into discovery.
Learn more: buff.ly/b2EbdO4 #BWFSTEM
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Calling all artists: The Light On Afterschool Poster Contest is officially open! @afterschool4all is looking for artwork that captures the spirit of afterschool programs. Learn more: afterschoolalliance.org/afte…
