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WCE Centers & Community Programs

Centers

Our on-campus centers and community outreach programs provide hands-on learning opportunities for students, resources for educators, and academic enrichment opportunities for children and educators throughout Southeastern North Carolina.

RESOURCE CENTERS

Four people look at project on table CESTEM WCE’s Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CESTEM) partners with schools, businesses and the broader community to promote STEM education through professional development, a technology loan program and regional competitions such as Science Olympiad. Learn More
Holding three fingers up with student for project CENTER FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WCE’s Center for Assistive Technology (CAT) partners with CESTEM to provide STEM opportunities for exceptional learners and serves as a lending site for AT equipment for individuals with disabilities. CONNECT WITH CAT
bubble soccer CURRICULUM MATERIALS CENTER The CMC, located in the Education Building on campus, connects educators to teaching resources, and empowers users to think creatively and explore methods in innovation. VISIT THE CMC
“ The depth and breadth of programs Watson provides for youth in our region - and the resources and support they provide for teachers - is just amazing! ”
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CENTERS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Student talks at table with youth EDUCATION LAB The Ed Lab is a distinguishing feature of WCE’s Teacher Education program. The Ed Lab gives future teachers an opportunity to teach children in a supervised setting on campus before beginning field placements in local school classrooms. CONNECT WITH THE ED LAB
Conducting experiment on a boat MARINEQUEST MarineQuest is the official marine science outreach program for UNCW, WCE and the Center for Marine Science. For 40 years MQ has provided exciting academic enrichment opportunities for young people interested in the marine environment. EXPLORE MARINEQUEST
Junior Seahawks smile for group photo JUNIOR SEAHAWK ACADEMY Watson is home to the Junior Seahawk Academy. Founded in 2005, the academy’s primary goal is to encourage underrepresented middle school students’ interest in STEM, health and education careers. Learn More

Office of OPE

The Office of Partnerships and Engagement in the Watson College of Education oversees five units that engage in partnership, outreach, and collaborative activities with schools, industry, and community organizations.

Contact the OPE Office