NCEast Alliance’s Post

We had an excellent experience at the Health Science Institute at the College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City on August 1-2. Special thanks to Dr. Ethan Lenker for leading the STEM East Health Sciences Industry Workshop and to our dedicated teacher leads, Staci Hardee and Brook Dougherty, for their invaluable contributions. We’re grateful to the College of The Albemarle for hosting the event, Sentara Health for providing an insightful industry tour, and Seven Sounds Brewing Company for a wonderful dinner. This event was a success, thanks to everyone involved! College of The Albemarle

An incredible asset right here in eastern North Carolina!

Highlights from our recent STEM East Blue Economy Industry Workshop. Led by Lisa Jackson, this event brought together educators, industry leaders, and the STEM East team to explore the Blue Economy. Teachers learned its importance in our area, focusing on Marine Construction and Aquaculture. Our excellent teacher leads, Misty Guthrie and Christine Wayne, made the sessions engaging and fun. We want to thank Carteret Community College for hosting our event and supporting our teachers. One of the highlights of the day was touring Jarrett Bay Boatworks and seeing marine construction up close. We wrapped up the first day with a magical dinner at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. A big thank you to Lisa Jackson for her leadership, our teacher leads for their guidance, our hosts, and the fantastic team at Jarrett Bay Boatworks 🌊 #BlueEconomy #TeacherLeadership #STEMEducation #NCEastAlliance #SustainableFuture #EmpoweringEducators

The NC East Alliance is excited to share the amazing success of our Green Energy Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute in Roanoke Rapids, NC! 🔋 We had an incredible time at the STEM East Green Energy Industry Workshop, where educators, industry leaders, and the STEM East team came together to explore the exciting opportunities in green energy. Thank you to Green Energy cluster lead Valerie Bridges for organizing this incredible event, and our teacher leads, Whitney Hernandez and Sonya Parker, for guiding participants through engaging and informative sessions. Our wonderful hosts, the Center for Energy Education and Halifax Community College, provided the perfect setting for this learning adventure. A highlight of the event was touring the Dominion Energy Hydroelectric Dam, where we gained valuable insights about the industry. We wrapped up the day with a delightful dinner at the Weldon Mills Theater, sharing ideas and making lasting connections. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event special, especially our hosts, teacher leads, and the fantastic Dominion Energy team. Your passion and dedication are helping us bring the future of green energy into our classrooms! ⚡ #GreenEnergy #TeacherLeadership #STEMEducation #NCEastAlliance #SustainableFuture #EmpoweringEducators

AVIATION 🛩️ Industry in Schools session in Elizabeth City, NC.

We are looking forward to the NC Rural Economic Summit! NC East Board Member Tracey Johnson will be speaking on a panel discussing broadband in rural NC. Join us at this great event!

Our STEM East Biopharma Manufacturing Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute was a huge success! Over two days, teachers from across North Carolina had a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of biopharma. On Day 1, participants learned about BioPharma Basics, the Growth of Life Science in NC, and the NC Grads2Work program. They toured the Pharmaceutical Services Network and experienced tablet-making firsthand, followed by visits to pharmaceutical giants Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC and Thermo Fisher Scientific. The day culminated in a fantastic Industry Dinner at The Martinsborough in Downtown Greenville. Day 2 offered even more insights into biopharma at Pitt Community College Thank you to our hosts, Pharmaceutical Services Network and Pitt Community College. We extend our gratitude to our partner, Mark Philips (North Carolina Biotechnology Center), for all the assistance with Day 1, industry tours, and dinner invitations). Thank you to Monica, Chris, and Thomasyne for their invaluable help with our event. Special thanks to our Teacher Instructors, Whitney Hernandez, and Brooke Dougherty, for their dedication and expertise. We also want to acknowledge the industries that welcomed us for tours, Catalent Pharma Solutions and Thermo Fisher Scientific and those that attended the dinner: Catalent, Thermo Fisher, CMP Pharma, Pfizer, and Fresenius Kabi.

Welcome to eastern NC, Nipro Medical Corporation!

Another #IndustryinSchools session is off to a great start! During the STEM East Aviation Sciences Institute in Elizabeth City, teachers were able to learn more about careers in aerospace and aviation while also getting the opportunity to tour the United States Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center. During dinner, teachers connected with aerospace and aviation industry leaders from all over eastern North Carolina to learn about the diverse career opportunities in the region 🛩 #ncaviation #northcarolina #nc #aviation #aviationindustry #fly #science #stem #stemeducation #stemeast #aviationjobs #ncjobs