STEM

Jun 21, 2017

17 Highlights of Our Extraordinary 2016-17

The just-ended school year had so many amazing highlights that it was hard to pick just a few. Find out why it was one of our best ever.

Apr 3, 2017

The Value of Science Is Reflected in Your Everyday Decisions

Most often, the information we use to make everyday decisions is science-based.

Feb 22, 2017

Learners, Leaders

One in every eight students in North Carolina public schools has a disability. A program supported by the Science House at NC State is helping tap this potential wellspring of talent for the state’s STEM industries.

Sep 26, 2016

SATELLITE Program Brings STEM Into Students’ Orbit

The annual SATELLITE camp on NC State's campus helps prepare high schoolers for the possibilities science and technology fields can offer.

Aug 19, 2016

An Equation for Success

On a Saturday in April, 38 female middle schoolers gathered in SAS Hall for Sonia Kovalevsky Day, designed to show them how fun and rewarding studying math can be.

Feb 16, 2016

Aiming for the Stars

Newly minted astronaut and College alum Christina Koch inspired students at 2016 Celebrating Women in STEM Dinner.

Nov 12, 2012

Two educators from The Science House’s FREEDM Center receive STEM awards

Two educators from NC State University’s FREEDM Systems Center have been honored for their outstanding contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Dr. Lisa Grable, the center’s director of precollege education, has received the Distinguished Service in Science Education in North Carolina Award from the North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA) and Ms. Melaine Rickard…

Aug 27, 2012

Imhotep celebrates 20 years, 100 sessions, and thousands of inspired students

This October marks the 20th anniversary of Imhotep Academy, a year-round program of The Science House at NC State University that introduces traditionally underrepresented students in grades six through eight to science, mathematics and technology (STEM). This fall’s session of the academy, titled “Exploring the Dynamic Body through Bio-photonics,” also marks the 100th in its history.…

Apr 27, 2012

New leadership for The Science House

Jason Painter has been named director of The Science House, effective May 1, 2012. Painter brings to the position more than 15 years of experience as a leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Painter began his career in Pitt County as a high school science teacher. He then went on to serve…