ECU Center for STEM Education

05/27/2026

Last call for proposals! We need math and science teachers to share their expertise! Did we mention that it is FREE!!!! Lunch included. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetcwX5hw6PA95a_pd23a6YuSHh8Zflt47-WT06SDg6q1O7Cg/viewform?usp=header

05/19/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
We are excited to share that the 3rd Annual ECU STEM Symposium is now completely FREE for all participants! 🙌
This opportunity is made possible thanks to the generous support of the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center and Cypress Creek Renewables 💡
👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Calling all STEM educators and leaders!
You are warmly invited to join us—and please help us spread the word to your colleagues!
📍 East Carolina University (Main Campus)
📅 July 28–29, 2026
✨ 2026 Theme:
Strengthening the STEM Cycle: Equipping Educators. Preparing Students. Advancing Industry.
🔍 What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on workshops in science, math, engineering & technology
✅ Classroom-ready lessons aligned to NC standards
✅ Emerging tech + real-world STEM applications
✅ Networking with faculty & industry partners
✅ Vendor expo with tools & resources
📅 Event Schedule:
🔹 July 28 (Optional Add-On Day)
– Industry tours or deep-dive workshops (FREE)
🔹 July 29 (Full Conference Day)
– Full symposium experience (FREE)
This unique event brings together K–12, higher ed, and industry to strengthen the entire STEM ecosystem—and you’ll leave with practical strategies, resources, and connections for your classroom 💼✨ Register here:

The STEM Symposium is a two-day collaboration between the ECU College of Engineering and Technology and the Center for STEM Education. The STEM Symposium brings together K–12, postsecondary, and workforce partners to strengthen connections across the STEM ecosystem. See this link for more details....

05/14/2026

An amazing close to our Power-Up Series for Teachers last night with Dr. Kwaku Adu-Gyamfi and Brittany Daniels! hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

05/13/2026

Looking for an Advanced Placement Summer Institute that is 100% Virtual? Join us!

05/11/2026

Planning on teaching AP next year? Join us this summer for our AP Summer Institute! 100% Virtual!

05/11/2026

STEM Power Up Series ⚡️ Come Join Us this Wednesday!
📅 May 13
📍 Before the Room Math PD
Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uzwUF1w4RUyjasZbcuPq6LNkeFPDH9VNtXcrJuBDM1FUM0hHNTVWME40MlZZM1BJREpYM1I1RVlBOS4u
Join ECU faculty member Dr. Kwaku Adu‑Gyamfi for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to elevate math instruction!
Discover how to use AI as a “pedagogical sparring partner” to:
✨ Rehearse meaningful math conversations
✨ Simulate student thinking
✨ Surface misconceptions
✨ Strengthen high-impact questioning
Build confidence and ensure your classroom discussions lead to deeper mathematical understanding for every student.
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your practice!

04/30/2026

The cheapest HIGH QUALITY STEM PD on the planet is here: 2026 ECU STEM Symposium:

04/30/2026

Call for Proposals for our 2026 STEM Symposium link here:

Presenters are invited to submit proposals for 60‑minute concurrent sessions aligned with one or more of the STEM Schools of Distinction Professional Learning Focus Standards (listed below) and content areas. Each session should include an interactive, hands-on component that participants can easi...

04/29/2026

⚡ STEM Power-Up Series: Double Workshop Drop! ⚡
Join us for two powerful learning experiences designed to elevate your teaching practice! 👇
📅 May 6 – Place-Based Science
🍃 with Brittany Daniels
K–12 educators, step into a hands-on session that brings science to life through students’ own communities! Learn how to connect instruction to local environments, spark curiosity, and help students see themselves as scientists. 🌎🔬
📅 May 13 – Before the Room: Math PD
🤖 with Dr. Kwaku Adu-Gyamfi (ECU)
Discover how AI can be your pedagogical sparring partner! Practice meaningful math conversations, anticipate student thinking, uncover misconceptions, and strengthen your questioning strategies. ➕💡
✨ Walk away with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence for your classroom.
📌 Don’t miss out—power up your STEM instruction this May!

04/21/2026

🚀 Call for Proposals: 3rd Annual STEM Symposium
We’re excited to announce the Call for Proposals for our 3rd Annual STEM Symposium!
Are you an educator, industry professional, researcher, or STEM advocate with innovative ideas to share? We’re seeking engaging sessions that highlight:
Innovative STEM instruction and practices
Real-world applications and industry connections
Equity, access, and inclusion in STEM
Student voice, project-based learning, and emerging technologies
📅 Proposal submissions are now open!
📢 Join us in inspiring collaboration, creativity, and connections across the STEM community.
👉 Submit your proposal and be part of this year’s impactful experience: https://bit.ly/ecu-stem-proposals-2026
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03/18/2026

🌟 We are thrilled to host Rich Gilliam from the STEM Plug for today’s educator workshop! 🌟
Rich will walk us through the innovative HydroBot 🤖💧—a powerful tool for engaging students in hands‑on engineering and real‑world problem‑solving.
He also will share his children’s STEM literature series and offer practical strategies for integrating storytelling with STEM instruction to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. 📚✨
A huge thank‑you to Rich for empowering our teachers with new ideas, resources, and inspiration to bring STEM learning to life in the classroom! 🙌🔬