1. THE SCIENCE HOUSE: The Five Ws Dr. Teresa H. Cowan & Dr. Emily Darling NC State University The Science House

2. WHO IS THE SCIENCE HOUSE? The Science House is the K-12 outreach unit for the College of Sciences at NC State University http://www.thesciencehouse.org/ The Mountain Satellite Office: AAPT, Omaha, August 2011 Dr.Teresa H. Cowan Director thcowan@ncsu.edu 828-418-0011 Ext. 17 Dr. Emily Darling Associate esdarlin@ncsu.edu 828-418-0011 Ext. 16

3. WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE HOUSE VALUE? Core Values Groundedin best STEM research-based practices and programs Committedto building teachers and students interest, confidence, and knowledge in STEM Partneredwith education, business, and community SustainedSTEM Support provided to K-12 teachers and students Evaluatedby simple, practical and effective metrics Integrated- with NCSU and the College of Sciences cutting-edge research and technologies

4. WHEN IS THE TIME RIGHT? Founded in 1991 Offices open year-round When should you reach out to TSH: science resources, field expertise, grant partnerships, collaboration, curriculum development, professional development, etc.

5. The Science House main office is located at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. It also has 5 satellite offices in Asheville, Edenton, Fayetteville, Lenoir, and Morehead City. WHERE IS THE SCIENCE HOUSE?

6. Motivate. Educate. Innovate. Vision A K-12 education system that produces scientifically literate citizens and the STEM workforce of tomorrow. Mission Motivate and prepare K-12 students through innovative programs, to study and work in STEM fields. Educate and empower K-12 STEM teachers to effectively integrate innovative STEM content, research, and technologies into their practices. WHY DOES THE SCIENCE HOUSE OPERATE?

7. For More information about the Mountain Satellite Office contact: AAPT, Omaha, August 2011 Dr.Teresa H. Cowan Director thcowan@ncsu.edu 828-418-0011 Ext. 17 Dr. Emily Darling Associate esdarlin@ncsu.edu 828-418-0011 Ext. 16 http://www.thesciencehouse.org/