The mission of the Center for Science, Mathematics & Computer Education (CSMCE) is to build partnerships among higher education, K-12 education, and the interested public to improve the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at both the K-12 and collegiate level.
About us:
The CSMCE is a collaborative effort between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Human Sciences. The Center:
incorporates the Nebraska Math and Science Initiative, which was a
National Science Foundation-funded State Systemic Initiative.
promotes and supports a variety of efforts that include organizing
conferences, supporting faculty planning and development of
activities and proposals, distance learning, and professional
development for K-12 STEM teachers.
has linked the University with other colleges and universities in
cooperative efforts to improve K-12 and undergraduate STEM
education and teacher preparation.
works with a variety of state groups including the Nebraska
Department of Education; Educational Service Units; professional
organizations related to STEM and other private and state entities.
maintains linkages with a number of regional and national
organizations concerned with STEM education.
