STEM-Corps East is an AmeriCorps tutoring and enrichment program focused on improving K-12 student achievement in math and science. ECU STEM-Corps East is a program of the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and the College of Education at East Carolina University in partnership with school districts, community colleges, and community groups in eastern North Carolina.
STEM-Corps East is supported by a grant from the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service in the Office of the Governor. Members will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring services an average of 17-20 hours per week. When appropriate, members will extend the instructional time by providing before school or after school tutoring services. In STEM laboratories, members will assist teachers in the delivery of the NC Standard Course of Study in math and science classes. When appropriate, members will extend the instructional time by providing before school or after school tutoring services. In STEM laboratories, members will assist teachers in the delivery of the STEM curriculum that introduces robotic concepts such as design, CAD, programming, construction, and control types.
The program includes: 1) year-long opportunities for students and AmeriCorps members to regularly interact, strengthening skills in math and science and building positive relationships between students and tutors, 2) summer STEM enrichment activities, 3) quarterly STEM Saturday events for students, parents, business and industry, and other community groups to highlight STEM and STEM careers, 4) college tutors to serve as STEM role models for K-12 students, 5) a tutoring model that will build a pipeline for future recruitment of members and volunteers, and 6) educational experiences for college students to reinforce their commitment to STEM and STEM careers.
To learn more and submit an application, visit https://education.ecu.edu/research/stem-corps/