Presidential Report on STEM Education
In September 2010, PCAST, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology,
presented President Obama with their report "Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education for America’s Future."
The report provides "a strategy for improving K-12 STEM education that responds to
the tremendous challenges and historic opportunities facing the Nation."
Read the full report (PDF)
Grant News
Kefyn M. Catley, an associate professor of biology and head of the secondary science
education program at Western Carolina University, recently secured a $665,247 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to research ways of improving high school and
college biology curricula.
Conferences & Seminars
Conferences such as the National Science Teachers Association Area Conference are a great way to share knowledge, research, and networking opportunities with peers,
educators, and experts.
Science Fair
The annual Region 8 Western Regional Science Fair takes place at WCU's Ramsey Regional Activity Center and offers elementary and high
school students the opportunity to present their science projects.