The STEM Center research team is OFF and running! Exploring Global Challenges: A STEM+C Curriculum for Minority Girls, supported by the National Science Foundation, launched last week. The program integrates computational thinking (CT) in an after-school, student-centered learning program in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program’s goal is to strengthen minority girls’ learning…
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STEM Center's 2019 REU Site!
The STEM Center at SIUE offers opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in authentic research. One way we do that is by hosting a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site. This REU site allows undergraduates to engage in interdisciplinary archaeological and ecological research that explores evidence consistent with the onset…
Engineering Educator Joins STEM Center
The STEM Center is excited to welcome STEM Fellow Henriette Burns to our team! Henriette joins us from Washington State University, where she is in the final phase of completing a PhD in Science/Math Education. Her novel research area focuses on infusing empathy in engineering design as a way to foster student sense of belonging…
STEM Resource Center's New Location
It has been an exciting time here at the STEM Center. During the spring, we moved into our new facilities in Science East. After a busy summer of innovative STEM programming and a few furniture deliveries, we are finally up and running for the fall semester in our new location, with new hours and some…
Urban Gardening
The STEM Center has been working with the Madison County Housing Authority to provide science lessons for their Powered By Girls afterschool program. This is a great partnership that we’re excited about, especially the theme this spring of plants and urban gardening. Check out this public release for more information!