US2020RTP DIGITALPARTNER DIRECTORY
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From the Program Manager Welcome to the 2016-2017 Digital Partner Directory. In this booklet you will find a table of contents filled with names of schools and non-profits in the Triangle area ready to receive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) volunteers and a page for each individual organization. Please use the table of contents to orient you to all the opportunities available in the Triangle area this year. Each organization seeking volunteers has submitted information about their program, volunteer openings and their contact information. Key Steps:
1. Browse through Table of Contents for the age range of students you would like to work with. 2. Flip to individual organizations to find out more information on focus and areas of need. 3. Send an email or call the contact person to start volunteering! Use this information as a ‘jumping off point’ for your adventures into volunteering through US2020 RTP. We hope this booklet leads you to connect with local schools and non-profits in the area! Sincerely,
Sarah Council Windsor, PhD Program Manager US2020 RTP windsor@rtp.org To learn more about US2020 RTP, please visit our website http://www.rtp.org/ about-us/us2020/ and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!
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Table of Contents A red triangle denotes Wake County location
OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
A blue triangle denotes Durham County location
Compass Youth Center - 19
A black triangle denotes both counties
Citizen Schools - 18
Durham 4-H - 20 Durham Public Schools - 21 DPS Career and Technical Education - 22
ELEMENTARY
FIRST North Carolina - 23
Brentwood Magnet Elementary School - 4
Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines - 26
Envision Science Academy - 5
Kramden Institute - 27
Hilburn Academy - 6
Marbles Kids Museum - 28
York Elementary School - 7
The Museum of Life and Science - 29
NASA/NC Space Grant - 30
MIDDLE Lowe’s Grove Middle School - 8
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - 31
The Exploris School - 9
NC Science Olympiad - 32
Wendell Middle School - 10
SATELLITE - 34 STEM East Network - 35
HIGH SCHOOL
STEM West - 36
CE Jordan High School - 11
NC School of Science and Mathematics - 12 Research Triangle High School - 13 Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School - 14 Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 15
Students Discover Academy - 37
TMT Youth Community Foundation - 38 TSA Boys & Girls Club of Durham - 39 WakeEd Partnership - 40 Wake County Public Schools - 41
Wake STEM Early College High School - 16
Women and Math Mentoring Program - 42
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy 17
YMCA of the Triangle - 43
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Interested in: Student internships Teacher externships Career days In-class presentations Off-site STEM competition STEM Guest Speakers Engineering Challenge Volunteers
Brentwood Magnet Elementary is a Raleigh-based Pre-K-5 school with a focus on STEM, especially engineering. There, students work together to ask, imagine, plan, create and innovate in order to solve real world problems and improve on learning in all content areas. Volunteers primarily would assist students in understanding STEM fields or assist with students participating in Engineering Challenges.
Dates to remember: October 20th: Engineering Night Contact: Robert Epler Principal repler@wcpss.net 919-850-8723 brentwoodes.wcpss.net
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Envision Science Academy (ESA) is a K-8 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) public charter school in Wake County. Students from ESA have participated in job shadowing at GE Aviation and UPS, a Design Challenge Fair, and numerous project-based learning activities that incorporate the engineering design process. Volunteers would work with small groups of students to help during the steps of the engineering design process, as well as to share background knowledge of their profession as it relates to the project
Interested in: Receiving mentors Student internships Teacher externships Job shadowing Science expos Summits about a specific topic Career days In-class presentations Off-site STEM competition Attending tours Speed mentoring Contact: Bill Prentice 919-435-4002 bprentice@envisionscienceacademy.com http:// www.envisionscienceacademy.com
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Interested in: Receiving mentors
Teacher externships
Summits about a specific topic
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Hilburn Academy is a pre-K through 8 school that offers 21st century learners a superior STEAM education. A member of the NC STEM Collaboration Network, Hilburn offers its kids a collaborative classroom environment where students learn to think critically and creatively. Hilburn is looking for volunteers to act as mentors to its students, as well as lead in-class presentations.
Contact: Katherine White Principal kwhite1@wcpss.net 919-571-6800 http://www.wcpss.net/ hilburnacademy
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J.W. York Elementary is an environmentally friendly STEM school of distinction located in the heart or Raleigh. Students actively engage in PBL and STEM units aligned with their course of study. Volunteers would help students in building the connection between the activities done in the classroom and jobs in the real world.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Science expos
Summits about a specific topic
Science and math fairs
In-class presentations
Speed mentoring
Contact: Meg Osterhoff STEM Coach /Teacher mosterhoff@wcpss.net 919-881-4960 www.detectiveosterhoff.we ebly.com
Days to remember: TBA
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Interested in: Receiving mentors
Student internships
Job shadowing
Science expos
Lowe’s Grove Magnet Middle School of Technology serves students in grades six through eight just a few minutes away from RTP off I-40. The magnet program at Lowe’s Grove provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in STEM subject areas with a 1:1 technology environment. With a student body that is passionate about STEM, volunteers could help students by serving as mentors, providing job shadowing opportunities and speaking at career day.
Contact: Jennifer Duvall STEM Academy Teacher Jennifer.Duvall@dpsnc.net http://lowesgrove.dpsnc.net/ pages/Lowes_Grove_Middle
Summits about a specific topic
Having students watch videos and webinars
Career days
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Days to remember: TBA
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Interested in:
The Exploris School is a K-8 learning community that engages students in a rigorous, relevant, relationship-based education. This is done through experiential, project-based learning in which students interview experts, learn from guest speakers, and present their work to scientists and community leaders. Volunteers are needed to act as part of these learning experiences, as well as to help facilitate hobby-based electives.
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Job shadowing
Science expos
Summits about a specific topic
Having students watch videos and webinars
Career days
Science and math fairs
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Contact: Cornelius Caesar Gloria Chief Technodigital Architect exploris.org cornelius@exploris.org 919-808-5778
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Interested in: Job shadowing Science expos Summits about a specific topic Career days Science and math fairs In-class presentations Videoconferencing with STEM professionals
Wendell Middle School is a Wake County school located just outside of Raleigh dedicated to serving its 940 students. Volunteers, would meet with the DigiLit (short for Digital Literacy) club monthly to engage students with STEM-based activities with a focus on literacy.
Contact: Linda Dextre Teacher Librarian ldextre@wcpss.net 919-412-5213 http://wmsmediatech.weebly.com/
Days to remember: Meetings usually occur on the first Wednesday of the month, but these meeting dates can be flexed to accommodate a guest
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Jordan High School, located in Durham, is a diverse school rich in traditions of academic and extracurricular excellence. The science program engages young scientists and offers multiple opportunities for growth both in and out of the classroom. Jordan students participate in a number of clubs including Science Olympiad and NASA for Students. Volunteers are needed to serve as guest speakers, judge the science fair and mentor students conducting science research.
Interested in: Receiving mentors Student internships Job shadowing Science expos Summits about a specific topic Science and math fairs In-class presentations Attending tours Speed mentoring
Contact: Sheikisha Thomas Department Chair sheikisha.thomas@dpsnc.net 919-560-3912 http://jordan.dpsnc.net/pages/ Jordan_High
Days to remember: Jordan HS Science Fair: December 10th Jordan STEM Speaker Series: Third Thursday of Every Month-Oct 20th, Nov 17th, Dec 15th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, Mar 16th, Apr 20th
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Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Career days
In-class presentations
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is the nation's first public residential high school focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. They challenge and inspire talented students from across North Carolina through a residential campus, online program, summer STEM enrichment programs, and distance offerings for schools and educators. NCSSM is looking for mentors and industry partners for its mentorship programs and initiatives for its students.
Days to remember:
April 7, 2017: Lean In, Women in Science Contact: Dr. Amy Sheck Dean of Science sheck@ncssm.edu 919-416-2768 ncssm.edu
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Interested in:
RTHS is a STEM school in the middle of RTP which offers a globally-competitive STEM education to a very broad and diverse population of students from 10 counties and over 60 middle schools. RTHS teaches with a blend of digital playlists ("Flipped" materials) and handson projects. Projects include many opportunities for STEM experts to get involved, from speaking to students, problem-solving with them, judging presentations & posters to guiding students through daily, weeklong, or semester long activities.
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Job shadowing
Science expos
Summits about a specific topic
Career days
Science and math fairs
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Contact: Pamela Blizzard Managing Director pblizzard@rthighschool.org 919-998-6745 researchtrianglehighschool.org
Days to remember: TBA
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Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School is a public high school in Wake County. Students have access to programs that include digital arts, three career academies (NAF Engineering, Biomedical, and Information Technology), New Tech (projectbased learning), arts, and athletics. Through career related activities like job shadowing and internships, students get a taste of STEM in the real world.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Job shadowing
Science expos
Summits about a specific topic
Career days
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Days to remember: TBA Contact: John Geraghty Coordinator– NAF Academy of Engineering jgeraghty@wcpss.net
Monnie Sutton Coordinator-IT CyberSecurity Academy and BioMedical Academy msutton@wcpss.net http://www.wcpss.net/ domain/1100
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Southern School of Energy and Sustainability is a STEM-focused high school. Through coursework, collaboration, and hands-on learning, students intertwine STEM with energy and sustainability. Volunteers can be expected to present and offer insight into a specified area; assist in providing students with expertise specific to research projects; assist in developing student ideas and innovations; and provide support (faceto-face or via online collaboration) and guidance to students working on class research, design, construction and/or experiments.
Interested in: Receiving mentors Student internships Teacher externships Job shadowing Science expos Summits about a specific topic Having students watch videos and webinars Career days Science and math fairs In-class presentations Off-site STEM competition Attending tours
Contact: Mia Morris Career Development Coordinator Mia.morris@dpsnc.net 919-560-3968 southern.dpsnc.net
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Interested in:
Student internships
Teacher externships
Job shadowing
Summits about a specific topic
Career days
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Project-based learning presentations
Wake STEM Early College High School is a magnet school aiming to provide a highly supportive and academically rigorous learning environment for students underserved in a traditional high school setting and underrepresented in the STEM disciplines, allowing them to compete globally in STEM careers upon graduation. The school is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles, including internships, guest speakers and job shadowing.
Contact: Linda Brannan Career Development Coordinator lbrannan@wcpss.net 919-515-2255 wcpss.net/stemec
Days to remember: Nov 10 2016: STEMtastic Job Shadow Day
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Interested in: Student internships Job shadowing Science expos Career days Science and math fairs In-class presentations Off-site STEM competition Attending tours Career related opportunities
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy is an all girls school program focused on supporting, enriching and empowering young women from grades 6-12 to become lifelong learners and leaders in local and global environments. Volunteers are needed as guest speakers, as leaders for off site tours, to help with in-class activities for students, and for student internships.
Dates to remember: TBA Contact: Joyce Bailey Stephens Career Development Coordinator jbstephens@wcpss.net 919-508-9094 http://www.wcpss.net/wywla
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Citizen Schools is dedicated to providing real-world, hands-on relevant learning for lowincome students. Spread across 3 schools in Durham, Citizen Schools students study robotics, programming, engineering, environmental science, financial literacy, and more. Volunteers would teach a class of students in the afterschool program a topic Two-thirds of Citizen Schools students are black and another quarter are Latino.
Interested in: 
Receiving mentors

Off-site STEM competition
Days to remember: TBA Contact: Nick Malinowski Program Manager nickmalinowski@citizenschools.org 206-271-1115 http://www.citizenschools.org/ volunteer
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Compass Youth Center is a nonprofit organization located in rural Warren County. It serves as a huge advocate for offering comprehensive STEM and robotics development opportunities for students located in underserved and underrepresented regions of North Carolina. Volunteers would be expected to guide and oversee team meetings, facilitate constructions, chaperone during travel, and assist with connecting Compass with sponsorship opportunities to help aid sustainability.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Off-site STEM competition
Career days
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Days to remember: Opportunities to engage are yearround. Contact: Lorenzo Wilkins President & CEO Lorenzo@compassyouthcenters.org 252-257-3544 www.compassyouthcenters.org
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Interested in: Receiving mentors Student internships Job shadowing Science expos Summits about a specific topic Career days Science and math fairs In-class presentations Off-site STEM competition Attending tours
The Durham County 4-H is a youth development organization that provides hands-on learning opportunities to local young people. They specialize in agriculture, STEM healthy living, nutrition and civic engagement. Volunteers are needed to present on specific STEM topics at either after-school sites or at workshops at the Durham 4-H Center.
Dates to remember: N/A Contact: Carlos Moses Program Manager cmoses@dconc.gov 919-560-8295 4hdurham.org
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Durham Public Schools serves more than 34,000 students in 53 schools throughout both the city and county of Durham. The school system offers a wealth of options for students and families; we have something for every kind of learner. With a STEM-rich curriculum, volunteers are needed for in-class and after school presentations, mentoring, and assisting with enrichment activities such as science fairs, Science Olympiad, Environthon and more.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Science expos
Summits about a specific topic
Career days
Science and math fairs
Days to remember:
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Feb. 11: NC Science and Engineering Fair, Region 3a
Contact: Linda Tugurian District Science Specialist Linda.tugurian@dpsnc.net 919-560-2647 dpsnc.net
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Serving nearly 15,000 middle and high school students, CTE provides career-focused education and work-based learning that empowers students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy. Their STEM-focused courses fall into several career clusters including Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Business and Finance, etc. They are looking for business professionals and corporate partnerships for the following under “Interested in”:
Interested in:
Guest speakers and coteachers
Mentors
Mock interviews and resume review
Career fairs
Field trips
Internships and job shadowing
Contact: Ondrea Austin Lead Workforce Coordinator Ondrea.austin@dpsnc.net 919-560-3858 dpsnc.net
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FIRST North Carolina inspires the next generation of engineers, innovators, and STEM leaders through award-winning K-12 robotics programming. Our programs are mentor-led, handson and project-based with real world applications.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
Days to remember:
The FIRST Robotics Competition hosts events every weekend during the month of March.
Contact: Marie Hopper President marie@firstnorthcarolina.org 336-375-3861 www.firstnorthcarolina.org
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The following contains links and information for various FIRST NC teams across the Triangle region. Please reach out to them to get involved! William Robertson
Marshall Massengill
Nina Morley Daye
Tar Heel Robotics
The Zebracorns
The Hedgehogs
team3331@gmail.com
marshallmassengill@gmail.com
ninadaye@gmail.com
Tar Heel Robotics is a community based high school robotics team. They are looking for volunteers with technical skills as well as marketing and game design skills.
919-631-6286
Located in Orange County, The Hedgehogs are looking for volunteers to help mentor students in CAD, building and programming.
Mike Olech
Brian O-Sullivan
Shawn Shefte
Techno Wolves Robotics
The Terrorbytes
tw5518@technowolves.o rg
Brian.robert.osullivan@gmail .com
Wakefield HS FIRST Robotics
919-428-6344
Mentors with experience in their industry to educate students and augment what they learned in school.
The Zebracorns are a FIRST Robotics team based in Durham, NC. They are looking for passionate volunteers with a variety of technical skills.
919-862-6742 The Terrorbytes are a FIRST team looking for volunteers to share their technical and/or business acumen.
919-923-1803
president@firewallrobotics.c om 984-212-9489 A FIRST Robotics team from North Raleigh, the Wakefield team is looking for mentors to help with technical skills.
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The following contains links and information for various FIRST NC teams across the Triangle region. Please reach out to them to get involved!
Bruce Mamel
Betsy MacDonald
Sandra B Brindis
Millbrook HS
Cary Academy
Cortechs Robotics
bmamel@wcpss.net
betsy_macdonald@cary academy.org
sbbrindis@gmail.com
919-454-4939
Cortechs is a studentlead robotics team that works in collaboration with professional mentors. Mentors would collaborate with student members and share industry experiences towards building a robot.
Millbrook HS is based out of Raleigh, NC. Volunteers are needed to help teach STEM related concepts to building a robot.
919-677-3873
Amir Maleki
Bailey Blakenship
Laura Mahon
Green Hope Robotics
Bull City Botics
Eastbots Robotics Team
raynics@gmail.com
B.blakenship@bullcitybo tics.co
laura@eastbots.com
919-200-3726
Eastbots Robotics is a HS team that needs volunteers to help guide students through technical concepts.
919-454-9393
Green Hope Robotics is located in Cary. Mentors are needed to help HS students with technical and marketing skills.
Cary Academy is an independent preparatory school in Cary, NC. They are looking for mentors to offer engineering help to their FIRST NC teams.
Bull City Botics’ mission is to provide low cost holistic engineering education to NC students.
919-360-4248
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Serving 41 counties in Central and Eastern North Carolina, Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. They’re looking for mentors who wish to help troops pursue STEM adventures as well as support our council-led STEM events! If you have a passion for working with kids and making STEM education come alive, they need you!
Interested in: Receiving mentors Having students watch videos and webinars Speed mentoring
Days to remember: Technoquest at East Carolina University: March 25th, 2017 Girl Scouts Summer Science Camp: Jul7 2017
Contact: Meridith Orr Program Executive morr@nccoastalpines.org 919-600-6346 nccoastalpines.org
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Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Science expos
Summits about a specific topic
Career days
Science and math fairs
In-class presentations
Kramden Institute is a Durham non-profit organization that offers exciting, hands-on technology education for everyone. We hold classes, camps, and afterschool programs throughout the year. We also provide free computers to students in grades 3-12 who don't have access to a computer at home. Volunteers are needed to serve as teaching assistants and instructors.
Days to remember: Game Design Lab After School Program Starts April 18th Trackout and Summer Camps throughout 2017
Contact: Marshall Burkes Technology Education Manager mburkes@kramden.org 919-293-1133 kramden.org
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Marbles Kids Museum ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina, offering hands-on, minds-on learning experiences to more than 660,000 annual campus visitors. They aim to empower kids from an early age with the understanding that they shape the world around us.
Days to remember: STEM Play Corps Recruitment Interested in: and Selection: Feb-March  Engaging mentors through STEM Play STEM Play Corps Welcome Corps, a group of middle school stuEvent: April 23 dents who love STEM and are trained STEM Play Corps Basic Training: to facilitate STEM exploration with May 6-7 younger children. Mentors coach and Marbles Family Science Club support corps members (FSC) Recruitment and Selection:  Including mentors in Marbles Family April-May Science Club, a new program in partFSC Welcome Event: August nership with NCSU and other musePlay Corps/FSC: Ongoing monthums to engage in ongoing STEM exly mentoring opportunities ploration through a series of monthly science programs, networking, and relationship building. Contact: Hardin Engelhardt hengelhardt@marbleskidsmuseum.org 919-924-6316 Www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
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The Museum of Life and Science is an 84-acre park with a two-story interactive science center, one of the largest butterfly houses on the East Coast, over 60 species of live animals, and more. The Museum hosts year round science events for curious people of all ages. Volunteers will work alongside educators to help deliver hands-on programming on a variety of science topics.
Interested in:
The Museum is interested in working with scientists, researchers, and educators in the Lab exhibit, an area where hands-on activities and experiments are used to explore a variety of science topics.
Contact: volunteer@ncmls.org www.lifeandscience.org 919-220-5429
Days to Remember:
4th Grade STEM Days: October 11th and 18th:
Pumpkin Patch Express: Every Saturday and Sunday, October 8th-30th
Santa Train: Select Evenings, December 1-21
Bilingual Meet a Scientist Day: April 9th
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Looking for partners for: Higher education scholarships and fellowships Internships with NASA, in the private sector, and in astronomy labs Team Challenges and Competitions Senior Design Projects Aircraft Readiness Workshop Special research initiatives for remote sensing, UAVs, etc. K-12 Professional Development Public Outreach and Informal Education State-wide Star Party
NASA/NC Space Grant is a consortium of state-wide higher education academic institutions that have gathered together to promote, develop, support and enhance STEM education, research and public outreach designed to equip the current and future STEM workforce of North Carolina, NASA and industry across the United States. Volunteers would fill a variety of roles based on need. Contact: Sandy Canfield Assistant Director srcanfie@ncsu.edu 919-515-5943 www.ncspacegrant.org
Days to remember: TBA
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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws and the State Board of Education's policies and procedures governing prekindergarten through 12th grade public education. The program’s work in STEM education provides educators, students K-16, industry and STEM-related community members with leadership and service, offering them the tools to design and implement outstanding educational strategies.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Job shadowing
Summits about a specific topic
Career days
In-class presentations
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Contact: Tina Marcus Project Manager tina.marcus@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3423 www.ncpublicschools.org/ stem Days to remember: TBA
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The North Carolina Science Olympiad is a non-profit organization that hosts STEM competitions all over the state. Each year, 14,000 students from seventy counties in North Carolina participate in academically challenging activities across many STEM disciplines. Volunteers are needed to spend one to two hours per week helping students prepare for the April tournament or judge competitions.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Having students watch videos and webinars
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Days to remember: Feb 4 - Raleigh Middle/High School Tournament March 4 - Durham Middle/High School Tournament
Attending tours
April 22 - State Tournament @ NC State April 29 - Wakefield Elementary Tournament May 6 - Leesville Road Elementary Tournament
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This page contains the different contact information for the different facilitators for Science Olympiads across North Carolina. Please feel free to reach out to any for which you want to work with.
Kimberly Gervase Executive Director kdgervas@ncsu.edu 919-515-9402 sciencenc.com
Kristen Hellier
Cara McLauchlan
Wakefield Elementary Olympiad khellier@wcpss.net
DaVinci’s Dragons Olympiad Team
919-562-3600
cara.mclauchlan@gmail.com
919-696-8444
Kristen serves as the point person specifically for the Wakefield Olympiad. Contact her if you wish to work with this group.
Cara leads a group of K-12 homeschooled student teams for Science Olympiad competitions. She is looking for after school mentors that can offer industry expertise.
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SATELLITE is a non-profit organization run by students from NC State. It is designed to introduce students from rural North Carolina high schools to science and technology related educational and career paths through a five-day retreat on the NC State campus each May. Approximately forty high school sophomores experience a wide array of demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on laboratory experiments with the assistance of professors and currently enrolled students from across NC State’s campus.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Science expos
Career days
Science and math fairs
In-class presentations
Attending tours
Speed mentoring
Days to remember: May 13-17th ,2017: SATELLITE Program
Contact: Shrikar Nunna Co-Director ncsusatellite@gmail.com https://clubs.ncsu.edu/satellite/?
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Interested in: Receiving mentors Student internships Teacher externships Job shadowing Science expos Summits about a specific topic Career days In-class presentations Off-site STEM competition Attending tours Speed mentoring
STEM East Network connects employers and educators in a sustainable network led by a Council of 11 Superintendents and 11 of the largest employers in eastern North Carolina. Since 2011, the Network has placed $14 million in STEM education labs, curriculum, training and resources inside schools that directly aligns with the projected needs of the regional workforce. Volunteers would work at STEM labs during the day and STEM camps outside the school.
Contact: Steven Hill Executive Director hill@nceast.org 252-689-6496 STEMEast.org Days to remember: April 6th- STEM East Network Annual E2 Summit: Connecting Employers and Educators
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Contact: Carol Moore Coordinator carol.moore@wpcog.org 828-485-4259 http://www.wpcog.org/#!stemwest/j3hih
STEM West advocates and supports the alignment of education and occupational objectives through engaging the regional workforce and creating community partnerships as part of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. They work with schools of all age groups and with STEM businesses and partners of all types.
Days to remember: STEM West Community Meeting at Newton Conover Middle– October 5th Interested in:  Teacher Professional Development
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Interested in: Receiving mentors Job shadowing Attending tours Speed mentoring
Students Discover Academy aims to engage freshmen high schoolers and encourage them to pursue STEM careers through college visits, mentoring experiences, and summer research programs. Mentors will meet 1on-1 with students in structured sessions monthly over the course of the school year.
Contact: Laura Albrecht Senior Administrator lalbrecht@wcpss.net 919-217-5359 studentsdiscover.org/ academy
Days to remember: TBA
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The TMT Youth Community Foundation is a private non-profit foundation that focuses on accessing, developing, and growing the talents of the youth enrolled in the organization. They work with students of all ages and grade levels. They are looking for volunteers to help teach and lead workshops for the students.
Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Science Expos
Summits about a specific topic
Off-site STEM competition
Having students watch videos and webinars
Career Days
Attending tours
Contact: Tamisha Thomas Executive Director thomastamisha24@gmail.com 919-744-4388 www.tmtyouthcommunityfoundati on.com
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Interested in: Receiving mentors Student internships Job shadowing Having students watch videos and webinars Career days Science and math fairs Off-site STEM competition Attending tours
The SA Boys & Girls Club of Durham is part of a national organization that works to provide quality academic, character development and lifestyle programs to children who could normally not provide it. Volunteers would be asked to engage with students for an hour each week, talking with them about job-related challenges and successes, helping in developing soft skills, and serving as a fun, enthusiastic mentor.
Days to remember: September 24th: Fun Raising Gala October 14: Duke Men’s Soccer
Contact: James Johnson Executive Director James.johnson@uss.salvationarmy.org https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/ bgcdurham/homepage/ 919-682-7842
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Interested in: Teacher externships Summits about a specific topic Career days
Days to remember: World Café: January 10th, STEMposium: May 3rd
WakeEd Partnership is an independent, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders committed to improving public education by advocating for an excellent educational opportunity for all students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Volunteers will serve as experts regarding STEM content and concepts for educators and school communities, helping to improve understanding and application of these concepts in schools.
Contact: Teresa Pierrie Director of Programs tpierrie@wakeed.org 919-780-5235 wakeed.org
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Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Student internships
Teacher externships
Job shadowing
In-class presentations
Off-site STEM competition
Attending tours
The Wake County Public Schools System consists of 171 schools and over 150,000 enrolled students. Volunteers have the opportunity to help with afterschool STEM clubs, student internships, off-site STEM competitions, and other activities based off the needs of the school and the skill set of the professional.
Days to remember: TBA
Contact: Paul R. Domenico Director, Office of Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement pdomenico@wcpss.net www.wcpss.net
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Interested in: Receiving mentors Science expos Career days Science and math fairs Off-site STEM competition Attending tours
The Women and Math Mentoring Program helps connect students to women in STEM careers by pairing mentors with 8th girls. These mentors help encourage these students to enroll in upper-level math and science courses in high school to prepare them for college and future careers. Volunteers would meet at least monthly from January to May to take them on STEM related Trips.
Dates to remember: Applications Due: October 12th Mentor Selection: Mid October Marjorie Lee Browne Career Day: Early March
Contact: Laura B. Smith Coordinator lbsmith1965@nc.rr.com 919-544-6055 www.womenandmathmentoring. org
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Interested in:
Receiving mentors
Science expos
In-class presentations
The YMCA of the Triangle is committed to bridging the education and STEM opportunity gap. In partnering with US2020 our goals are to engage STEM professionals to serve as role models in STEM education; expose students to STEM activities and applications; and create opportunities for students to identify with a potential career and expand their life options.
Days to remember: Once a week MondayThursday between 2:305:30pm, the YMCA hosts Elementary and Middle Schools in Wake and Durham Counties
Contact: Tammy Dunne Director tammy.dunne@YMCATriangle.org 919-218-4280 www.YMCATriangle.org
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Testimonials “Great partnership with US2020, particularly in connecting with area nonprofits and corporations. We received a team of RTI International mentors through the US2020 matchmaking platform as well.” -Jin Ellington, Citizen Schools - North Carolina “ US 2020 has been amazing in connecting the staff and students at Wake STEM Early College High School at NCSU with local STEM businesses and industries. Through their efforts, our students engaged a myriad of opportunities locally. The Advanced Manufacturing Day activities at GE Aviation, RTP STEM Week, where our students visited Biogen and Monsanto along with providing opportunities for students to network to find potential job shadowing and internship opportunities are just a few of the highlights. Thank you for "hitting the floor" running during your first year to support STEM education and our students.” -Linda Brannan, Wake STEM Early College High School at NC State University
“It was an encouragement to have US2020 contacts as we explored new STEM programs. Faculty appreciated the opportunity to list needs and dreams for their students. We anticipate this second year will result in good connections. We are especially excited about STEM Speaker Series, tutors, club events, and having mentors for our STEM Stars program. The listing will be updated in October 2015 to list specific topics for mentors needed to work with the WTCC STEM Stars program (the program will run November 30, 2015-March 7, 2016).” -Sharon Welker, Wake Technical Community College
“US2020 has engaged with several schools within our district, has been a member of our cross-institutional Business Engagement Team, and helped secure internships for the Durham Youth Internship Program.” -Ondrea Austin, Durham Public Schools “US2020 has enabled us to provide our STEM Play Corps participants with mentoring from STEM professionals. In addition, US2020 has helped us network with other STEM-related organizations and businesses in the Triangle.” -Hardin Engelhardt, Marbles Kids Museum