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Jan 27, 2022

Friday Institute’s Williams, Edwards Continue Work in Educational Equity Through STEM-Focused Grant-Funded Project

A research team from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and NC State Wilson College of Textiles aim to provide meaningful STEM enrichment opportunities for under-represented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with a three-year, $178,132 Burroughs Wellcome grant.

Oct 5, 2021

Team of Researchers, Evaluators to Aid Science Teachers in Incorporating Environmental Health Issues into Teaching

The National Institute of Health Sciences has given a Science Education Partnership Award to a cross-sector team of researchers and evaluators that aims to improve teachers’ content knowledge and teaching strategies to integrate emerging environmental health issues into STEM instruction. 

PEER program 2022 interns

Aug 26, 2021

Program Evaluation and Education Research Internships Center Equity

The Digest interviewed Callie Edwards, Ph.D., associate director of the PEER Group at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

Jun 10, 2021

My Experience at the Friday institute

Intern Jimmy Aleman shares his experience during his time in the Friday Institute Educational Research and Evaluation Internship Program.

Jun 10, 2021

My Time As An Intern

Intern Njogu Ndirangu shares his experience during his time in the Friday Institute Educational Research and Evaluation Internship Program.

Jun 9, 2021

One of the Best Decisions I Ever Made

Intern Lindsay Hann shares her experience during her time in the Friday Institute Educational Research and Evaluation Internship Program.

Jun 9, 2021

Go in with a Growth Mindset

Fall 2020 intern Yussef Guerrab shares his experience during his semester in the Friday Institute Educational Research and Evaluation Internship Program.

Feb 11, 2021

The Friday Institute Shares Findings from North Carolina Schools

 The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation released a pair of new case studies that highlight school-wide implementation of its Learning Differences program.

Nov 18, 2020

Staff Spotlight: Jamie Gillespie

Friday Institute Research Associate Jamie Gillespie is working on a project focused on increasing the availability and quality of mentoring for female faculty, especially those of color, in STEM. Learn more about Jamie in this staff spotlight video.

May 8, 2020

MSEN Program Expands Reach To Edgecombe County to Bring STEM Experiences to Rural Students

Because of a new NSF grant, MSEN will expand its program into Edgecombe County Public Schools to address the lack of STEM access for middle school students in the district.