International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) U.S. Department of State’s professional exchange program
From October 26 to November 16, 2024, women from 46 countries are visiting Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Durham and Greensboro, NC; Huntsville, AL; Orlando, Pensacola, and St. Petersburg, FL; and Los Angeles, CA, to engage with STEM experts, researchers, and STEM education champions on the contributions and advancement of women in scientific research and innovation and strategies to further expand opportunities for women and girls in STEM.
Women Leaders in STEM Exchange Program United States Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program. (IVLP)
On Monday evening November 4th, Executive Director Lisa Jessar of NC Global Leadership in partnership with the U.S. Department of State gave a warm welcome to IVLP attendees at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN). The brochure read "Welcoming the World to the Piedmont Triad:". Panelists included:
Elnara Majidova, Head of Employee Transformation Programs Azerconnect Group, Azerbaijan
Drenusha Sulihu, Founder and Vice President, Cybersecurity Specialist/Consultant Women4Cyber, Kosovo
Fai Khalid Alismail, Consultant, Arthur D. Little, Bioinformatics, Saudi Arabia
Hana Krismawati, Team Leader, Health Resilience and Disease Control, Center for Health System and Strategy, Indonesia
 
Earlier in the day, Tiffany Jacobs, Executive Director of the Forge Greensboro, held a program for the international guests to experience nontraditional skills such as welding with instructor Steven Treson and laser etching with instructor Ronnie Staton.
 
National STEM Day November 8th
Celebrate the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Download the fun K-5 activity book with puzzles and games to brighten young minds.
STEM Day | DoD STEM
 
Biomanufacturing Training Program at Livingstone College
Submitted by AAUW Salisbury Branch President Da'Tarvia Parrish datarvia@gmail.com
Aspirations in Computing Recognition Awards Program for High School Students -
NCWIT has extended the AiC High School Award application deadline to November 8, 2024, in response to the devastation and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Please note that the deadline for parent approval (applicants under 18) and educator endorsements is still November 11, 2024.
If you and your students have been affected by either Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton and have concerns about meeting the application deadlines, please contact us at aichelp@ncwit.org.
Use your November and December holidays to join a FIRST Robotics team in time for the spring competitions!!!
SHIELD QuantumForce Eagles Robotics Team Development in Guilford and Forsyth
(submitted by AAUW member Precious McKoy, mckoyp@shieldmentor.org )
We are excited to announce that the SHIELD QuantumForce Eagles Robotics Team is expanding, and we are actively developing our team! Complete this Form
Join us for a Virtual Information Meeting for young people who are interested in robotics and STEM opportunities.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Link to be provided upon registration)
This is a great chance to learn more about our team, the upcoming season, and how you can get involved. We encourage all interested young people to attend!
https://youtu.be/Jd29kzjclV0
Contact Marie Hopper, President FIRST North Carolina marie@firstnorthcarolina.org
Women Veterans in STEM Careers - Veterans Day November 11, 2024
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ENGAGING, TRAINING, AND RETAINING WOMEN VETERANS IN THE STEM WORKFORCE
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