7th Grade AQ-IQ Contest
Each year the North Carolina Division of Air Quality invites 7th grade students to participate in the AQ-IQ Contest which combines S.T.E.A.M. education and project-based learning with student creativity to teach air pollution science to students across the state. The contest gives these students an opportunity to learn about air quality and think about solutions to air pollution and put THEM in charge of creating a project to educate others about an air quality problem.
The AQ-IQ contest allows students to explore their interests and strengths while engaging with the material and learning about air quality. Students are asked to think creatively while designing their projects. Past projects have been posters, videos, Minecraft creations, games, and artistic projects off all sorts!
Winners will be recognized during the summer of 2025 at a REGIONAL and STATEWIDE level and will receive AWESOME prizes!
For details about how to enter, deadlines, general information and past project examples, please visit the NC Environmental Education webpage.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Keith Bamberger at keith.bamberger@deq.nc.gov, or Janina Millis at janina.millis@deq.nc.gov.
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Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference
Save the Date: Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference at NC State – March 5, 2025
We are excited to announce that the WiDS Raleigh @ NC State Regional Conference will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025! Organized by the Data Science and AI Academy, this one-day, in-person event will feature distinguished speakers from the local RTP area, showcasing the latest developments in data science and artificial intelligence.
The theme for the 2025 conference is Data Science Across Disciplines, and as part of our mission, we aim to increase the participation of women in these fields and highlight the outstanding contributions of women in both academia and industry.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Cost: Free & open to the public.
Audience: All genders are invited to attend and participate.
Participant Registration: To open February 3, 2025.
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 Open House for Catalyst, a free International and National Award winning STEM program, for June 2025-June 2026, for New Students will be on either January 16, 2025 Virtually from 7PM-8PM or January 18, 2025 in person at NC State University from 10AM-11AM.
You must register to attend Open House and only pick one to attend. The address and link to join are on the registration form when you sign up. Students must be rising Grade 9-12 Students for School Year 2025-2026, in Regular Education, Honors, AP or College Level Classes or the Occupational Course of Study Program to participate and have a documented disability, IEP or 504 Plan. We accept students in Public School, Private School, Charter School or Homeschooled.
Save the Date
Global Education Book Study
Join the NCDPI Global Education Book Study. This 7-week study will allow you to engage with colleagues across the state to deepen your understanding of what it means to teach for global competence. Participation in the book study will support your work on submitting artifacts and narratives to earn the six micro-credentials and Global Educator Digital Badge. Participants will receive 10 hours of CEU credit. NCDPI provides certificates for hours. CEUs are determined and given by the PSU.
Submit applications by January 20, 2025.
Dates: February 3 - March 23, 2025
Format: Canvas Course Book: Educating for Global Competence by Veronica Boix Mansilla and Anthony W. Jackson
Dr. Debra Hall
K-5 Science
debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov
Gavin Fradel
6-8 Science
gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov
Benita Tipton
9-12 Science
benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov
Alexis Wood
9-12 Science
kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
Additional Contacts
Dr. Charles Aiken
Section Chief K-12 Mathematics, Science and STEM
charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov
Howard Ginsburg
K-12 STEM Consultant
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
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