Improving the science and mathematics achievement of North Carolina's youth by providing high quality professional development for their teachers.
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Breaking News
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--SMEC has moved back to campus!
We are now in King Hall, room 206 and 208. (Our phone numbers are the
same.)
Come visit!
State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Symposium, this Saturday, November 21 at UNCW.
High School students and teachers are invited. FREE Registration!
NC
DPI has posted for review Draft 3.0 of the NC Standard Course of
Study Science Essential Standards.
Einstein
Fellowships for K-12 Science Teachers.
--Apollo Space Program Virtual Conference, November 10.
--North Carolina Science Leadership Association Meeting - November 18, Greensboro.
--North Carolina Science Teachers Association fall conference, November 19-20, Greensboro.
--The 2010 Southeast Regional Science Fair will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010.
Read what's new and current in the science and mathematics education community.
For information about our Workshops & Courses.
SMEC Newsletters
How to find us:
Mailing: SMEC
601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5976
Physical: 206 King Hall, UNCW campus - bldg south of Randall Library
Phone: 910-962-3168
Fax: 910-962-4000
Email: smec AT uncw DOT edu Campus Map
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About the Science and Mathematics Education Center
The Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC) as a unit of the University of North Carolina Wilmington assists in fulfilling the University's mission to encourage public access to its educational programs and its commitment to regional service.
As a constituent unit of the University of North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) , SMEC shares the mission of NC-MSEN to improve the quality of pre-college science and mathematics education in the schools of North Carolina through programs designed for in-service and pre-service teachers as well as students.
The goals of the Science and Mathematics Education Center support the missions of both UNCW and NC-MSEN. To accomplish its goals, SMEC provides high-quality programs for teacher renewal credit in a variety of content disciplines taught primarily by university faculty for in-service science and mathematics teachers, sponsors the Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM) program at UNCW and the Southeast Regional Science Fair .
