The SLFP is an initiative to foster the development of science education leaders in North Carolina. The purpose of the NCSLA Science Leadership Fellows Program is to enhance professional competence and develop the leadership abilities necessary for science leaders to operate effectively in various leadership positions in science education. Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort of leaders.

Join educators, students, innovators and leaders from business and government at the Scaling STEM: Transforming Education Matters Conference, April 16-18, 2012, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center.

A globally competitive, knowledge-based economy is a fact of life for students -- now and for the foreseeable future -- and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are critical drivers in that economy. To reduce a potentially crippling workforce knowledge gap and to prepare more students -- especially those who traditionally have been underrepresented -- for STEM careers, we must make these disciplines accessible and relevant and fundamentally change approaches to educating our children.

Secondary school developers, educators and students from North Carolina and across the nation will share strategies to implement STEM practices and demonstrate STEM impacts in the community.

Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM)

Supports teachers in their efforts to promote excitement for science and mathematics in the classroom.

• Open to all public K-12 North Carolina teachers.
• Provides up to $3000 to cover the cost of equipment, materials, and supplies to implement hands-on science and mathematics curriculum in the classroom.
• Provides up to an additional $1500 for training and professional development related to the implementation of the new materials.

BWF is offering three rounds of funding with deadlines of December 5, 2011, March 5, 2012, and September 5, 2012.
See details and requirements at The PRISM Award: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/616/PRSIM-Program-Application-(Pre-Award)/

The Student Science Enrichment Program from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports diverse programs with a common goal: to enable primary and secondary students to participate in hands-on scientific activities and pursue inquiry-based exploration in BWF's home state of North Carolina.  Since 1996, BWF has awarded 141 grants totaling $20 million to 69 organizations that reach nearly 33,000 North Carolina students.  The next deadline for grant application is April 16, 2012.  Learn more and submit an application at http://www.bwfund.org/pages/155/Student-Science-Enrichment-Program/