Department of STEM Education

With a primary emphasis on improving schools and society, the department prepares quality educators for middle, secondary and post-secondary school science, technology, engineering, mathematics, graphic communications and informal settings.

Find the right program for you.

Whether you are an experienced educator or new to the profession, we have a program that will help you leverage your passion in STEM to make a positive difference in the field of education. Here, you will connect research to practice and develop a mastery of your content area to transform the practice of teaching, learning and leading.

OUR PROGRAMS

We are state and national leaders in STEM education.

The Think Tank

Made up of a diverse group of thinkers and doers, NC State’s STEM Ed faculty and staff are rich in the experience and knowledge that brings learning to life.

Our People

What We’re Up To

Our research tackles a variety of faculty and student interests and looks to solve some of the biggest issues facing educators and their students today.

Our Research

“The opportunities within the NC State College of Education’s Department of STEM Education are wonderful and far beyond what I imagined when I applied to the program.”

Megan Ennes ’19 PHD

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Ready to become a part of the STEM Ed department? Start the application process to take the next step towards your future today.

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STEM Education news

More department news

‘Thank an Advisor’: Students Share Words of Thanks, Appreciation for College of Education Faculty, Staff

In April, the Advising Professional Development Committee at NC State University facilitated the “Thank an Advisor” program, inviting undergraduate and graduate students to recognize the work of their advisors and mentors. Here are some of the responses from College of Education students.

University Distinguished Professor Hollylynne Lee Appointed to Mathematical Education Science Board

Hollylynne Lee, a University Distinguished Professor of mathematics and statistics education in the NC State College of Education, has been appointed to serve on the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s newly formed Mathematical Education Science Board (MSEB).

Three Recent College of Education Graduates Receive Outstanding Dissertation Awards

Three recent NC State College of Education alumni were recognized for their scholarship when they were presented with Outstanding Dissertation Awards during the college’s May 2025 graduation ceremony: Victor James Cadilla ’25PHD, Bethany Lewis ’25PHD and Joey Marion ’24PHD.