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THE SCIENCE HOUSE: The Five W’s

THE SCIENCE HOUSE: The Five W’s. Dr. Teresa H. Cowan & Dr. Emily Darling NC State University The Science House. WHO IS THE SCIENCE HOUSE? The Science House is the K-12 outreach unit for the College of Sciences at NC State University http://www.thesciencehouse.org/

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THE SCIENCE HOUSE: The Five W’s

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  1. THE SCIENCE HOUSE: The Five W’s Dr. Teresa H. Cowan & Dr. Emily Darling NC State University The Science House

  2. WHO IS THE SCIENCE HOUSE? • The Science House is the K-12 outreach unit • for the College of Sciences atNC State University • http://www.thesciencehouse.org/ • TheMountain Satellite Office: • Dr.Teresa H. Cowan • Director • thcowan@ncsu.edu • 828-418-0011 Ext. 17 • Dr. Emily Darling • Associate • esdarlin@ncsu.edu • 828-418-0011 Ext. 16 AAPT, Omaha, August 2011

  3. WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE HOUSE VALUE?Core ValuesGrounded—in best STEM research-based practices and programsCommitted—to building teachers’ and students’ interest, confidence, and knowledge in STEM Partnered—with education, business, and communitySustained—STEM Support provided to K-12 teachers and students Evaluated—by simple, practical and effective metricsIntegrated- with NCSU and the College of Sciences cutting-edge research and technologies

  4. WHEN IS THE TIME RIGHT? • Founded in 1991 • Offices open year-round • When should you reach out to TSH: science resources, field expertise, grant partnerships, collaboration, curriculum development, professional development, etc.

  5. WHERE IS THE SCIENCE HOUSE? The Science House main office is located at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. It also has 5 satellite offices in Asheville, Edenton, Fayetteville, Lenoir, and Morehead City.

  6. WHY DOES THE SCIENCE HOUSE OPERATE? Motivate. Educate. Innovate. VisionA K-12 education system that produces scientifically literate citizens and the STEM workforce of tomorrow.Mission Motivate and prepare K-12 students through innovative programs, to study and work in STEM fields. Educate and empower K-12 STEM teachers to effectively integrate innovative STEM content, research, and technologies into their practices.

  7. For More information about the • Mountain Satellite Office contact: • Dr.Teresa H. Cowan • Director • thcowan@ncsu.edu • 828-418-0011 Ext. 17 • Dr. Emily Darling • Associate • esdarlin@ncsu.edu • 828-418-0011 Ext. 16 http://www.thesciencehouse.org/ AAPT, Omaha, August 2011

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