ECU Center for STEM Education

09/02/2026

The Setting Sail for STEM Success Conference, in partnership with ECU Construction Management and sponsored by Bordeaux Construction, will introduce 130 Pitt County 8th-graders to exciting opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

To help inspire the next generation, we’re proud to welcome our keynote speaker, Spencer Brickhouse! Engineer at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling and former ECU student-athlete and Major League Baseball player, his journey shows students that success in STEM can go hand-in-hand with their passions.

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09/02/2026

08/20/2026

🍽️ Hungry for science, math, and technology ideas this school year?

Pull up a chair and join the ECU STEM Supper Club! Whether you're ready for your first serving or coming back for A Second Serving of STEM, you'll enjoy hands-on learning, classroom-ready tools, great food, and a community of educators who love STEM as much as you do.

🥗 Robotics
🌮 Coding
🍕 Engineering
🍰 STEM Leadership

Registration is now open for Supper Club 1! https://canva.link/4f8d53i42ehaxol

08/18/2026

Teachers - worried about funding your classroom vision? Join us for this webinar on grant writing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYNSjk-PMyclNQyEc7FlHL763Ei668FqE50uPOZ6Bz_GtFcg/viewform

06/25/2026

🎤 Highlighting Our Keynote Speaker: Leonard Paulk
We’re honored to welcome Leonard Paulk as the keynote speaker for our upcoming STEM Symposium at ECU!
Leonard brings a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to advancing STEM education. His expertise and perspective across engineering, science, math, and technology are sure to inspire and challenge attendees to think bigger about the future of STEM.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a dynamic speaker who is making an impact in the field and empowering the next generation of innovators.
Don’t miss the chance to hear Leonard Paulk share his insights and vision!

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!