The STEM Center recently made it into the top 100 of the National Science Foundation’s inaugural 2026 Idea Machine Contest. We asked the question, “What types of educational systems not yet imagined promote effective STEM learning in complex transitional spaces, such as learners moving across grades, disciplinary boundaries, or into the virtual?” Read more about…

Are you an archaeology field school director? Have you held a field school in the past few years and plan to hold one in the near future?  Dr. Carol Colaninno, along with her partners at the Arkansas Archeological Survey and Mississippi State University, will be investigating ways to create safe and inclusive archaeological field schools.…

Are you a freshman or sophomore at SIUE? Interested in environmental science, geography, and/or geoscience fields? Apply for the GEOPATHS Scholars program! GEOPATHS scholars will engage in local geoscience research, visit amazing field sites, and learn valuable skills in the field. For more information and to apply visit: https://siue.academicworks.com/opportunities/9387.

Florence Bascom was the first woman in the United States to receive a PhD from John Hopkins University, and only the second woman to receive a degree in geology. Her work has inspired many other female geologists. In a time when few women pursued  higher education, Bascom’s family actively supported her decisions and encouraged her…

Are you an educator looking to expand your skills as a STEM educator and researcher? Do you want to work with a great group of education professionals, scientists, and college students? If yes, our new employment opportunity may be what you’re looking for! We are hiring a new Program Coordinator! Click here to learn more…