ROCAME Receives Partnership Award for Excellence in STEM Education
VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCjC3NLGv80
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Region “O” Council for the Advancement of Minorities in Engineering (ROCAME) has received the 2017 Partnership Award from the N.C. Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education (SMT) Center. ROCAME was recognized on April 29 in Raleigh, N.C. at the annual SMT Celebration.
This award recognizes outstanding North Carolina partners who provide extraordinary support to science, mathematics, and technology education in North Carolina.
“We are pleased to recognize ROCAME for their long-time commitment to diversity in STEM education,” said Dr. Sam Houston, president and CEO of the SMT Center. “
The N.C. Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT) Center is focused on improving education as a means of providing all students in North Carolina with the knowledge and skills to have successful careers, be good citizens, and advance the economy of the state. Promoting innovation and change in education, the SMT Center celebrates educational excellence in North Carolina by supporting educators, engaging students, and advancing the growing importance of having a STEM-educated workforce.
Contact: Lisa Rhoades at 919/991-5111 or lrhoades@bwfund.org
LINK: https://www.ncsmt.org/awards/partnership/2017-partnership-award-winner-rocame/
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND SOTY 2026 IS CLOSED FOR UPDATING!!!
Volunteering is Important!
ROCAME is always in need of great volunteers. Assisting our efforts with the students is a very important task. It is the perfect way for your organization to help the students of your community and to give back. Enlist employees on your company's behalf or become a vendor.
Whether in high school or college, an educator or knowledgeable in a S.T.E.M field, volunteering with ROCAME is an excellent way to add experience and community service to your resume. Inquire today!
To see how you or your organization can volunteer, email us via the contact page. Restrictions apply.
College Award Applications
2026 Scholarship and Student of the Year Awards are CLOSED for updating...
Each year ROCAME awards a college scholarship and a "Student of the Year" (SOTY) award. Based on grant, sponsorship and donation availability, the number of awards varies. For the 2024 year, two scholarships (maximum $1000 ) and one SOTY educational prizes ($100 value) will be awarded!
Each ROCAME student participant is eligible to apply. When obtained, read the application carefully and fully for a complete understanding of the requirements.
We want to encourage all ROCAME students to read the applications to see how they can improve their chances to win a head start with college finances.
2025 ROCAME Jamboree
Thank you to all that attended the 2025 Jamboree. We hope you enjoyed your time at the event and will compete again next year! If you have any photos you would like posted in our gallery, please email them to us.
Volunteers: We want to thank you for your time and effort. Your experience, encouragement and support is highly appreciated. Please join us again next year!
2026 ROCAME JAMBOREE WILL BE A IN-PERSON EVENT at CFCC!!!
ROCAME becomes a recipient of 2016 Landfall Foundation Grant
During the annual Landfall Foundation luncheon on November 03, 2016, ROCAME was presented with a $2000 award! ROCAME will distribute the awards in 2017.
The Landfall Foundation was formed to support greater Wilmington area non-profit organizations. It has allowed the Landfall community an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our city by distributing grants to smaller organizations that are often under-funded. Although small, these local charities and causes meet broad and vital community needs. Since its inception in September of 1995, the foundation has raised and contributed almost $3,900,000 to Wilmington non-profit organizations. In 2016, the Landfall Foundation presented checks to 88 Wilmington area non-profit organizations totaling $351,500.
Dr. Bill Flythe was Recognized at the Brunswick County NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on August 9, 2025
The Brunswick County NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday at the Supply Senior Center. Two Brunswick County Democrats were recognized with awards. Dr. Kimberly Hardy, U.S. Congressional candidate for our district, attended, along with more than 20 BCDP members.
Dr. Bill Flythe of Southport received the NAACP Humanitarian Service Award. Flythe earned his doctorate in Physical Organic Chemistry from Howard University. His illustrious career included working in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, teaching high school science courses, and serving as a school advisor and county training coordinator. He was also a board member for the student organization, ROCAME -- Region "O" Council for the Advancement of Minorities in Engineering; the president of Save Our Community (SOC), a church-supported youth-oriented organization; and a Brunswick County Planning Board member for five years. In addition, Flythe has been a devoted member of the BCDP, serving as treasurer and running multiple times for School Board and County Commissioner.