Story was produced by the WCU Office of Public Relations. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory visited Western Carolina University on Friday, May 22, seeking support for his proposed $3 billion bond package that would fund state infrastructure improvements and transportation projects, a plan that would include $114.9 million for a new WCU science building. McCrory […]
The 2014 North Carolina Science Festival: More events equals more fun
April 9, 2014 by
The North Carolina Science Festival is a celebration of science, technology engineering and math (STEM) spanning from March 28 to April 13 in which students from across the state travel to compete in fun, engaging STEM-related activities. Students in all of WNC gathered on Western’s campus this past weekend for their 2014 NC Science Festival […]
WCU’s Western Regional Science Fair shows progress toward a bright future
March 31, 2013 by
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) submitted an Executive Report to President Obama in September 2010 that outlined the importance of teaching and inspiring young students in the United States to take an interest in math and science. PCAST’s report, titled “Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]
