stem education
More Than a Hobby: How Volunteers Support Science
Why count birds, give gardening advice or gaze at stars? Research says citizen science benefits volunteers, the community and science itself.
Goodnight Scholars Program Announces Transfer Class of 2021
Fifteen transfer students receive Goodnight Scholarships.
NC State Names Class of 2022 Goodnight Scholars
NC State selects 50 Goodnight Scholars for its Class of 2022.
Engineering America’s Future
Associate professor Laura Bottomley, director of NC State's Women in Engineering and the Engineering Place, believes engineering is “a vehicle for the solution of every problem.”
How Dance Can Help Students in STEM Disciplines
A proof-of-concept study finds participation in dance programs helps students develop skills such as creativity and persistence that benefited them in the classroom and beyond.
Williams Wins Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award
A national magazine recognizes the director of NC-MSEN Pre-College Program for his lifework of encouraging students of color to pursue college and STEM careers.
Leadership in Public Science: Meet K.C. Busch
Science educator and Leadership in Public Science cluster member K.C. Busch’s work examines how climate change is communicated in educational settings and what motivates young people to take action on this issue.
MythBusters Finalist Inspired to Work With Kids
NC State alum Tamara Robertson won’t be the next MythBusters host, but she can still help youngsters break into the exciting world of science and technology.