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.

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.

Find the right program for you.

Our Programs

Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM: Program Areas of Study

Doctor of Education

Master's Programs

Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Minors

We are state and national leaders in STEM education.

#1

Producer of STEM Educators in N.C.

#5

Producer of Doctorates in STEM Education in U.S.

#1

in Education Research Activity in N.C.

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

Join the Wolfpack

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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“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

Recent News College of Education News

May 13, 2022

Assistant Professor Ruby Ellis Accepted into NC State’s 2022 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute

Assistant Professor Ruby Ellis has been accepted into the 2022 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute, which provides NC State faculty with skills, funding, mentorship and support to conduct training...

May 11, 2022

Doctoral Dissertation Emily Elrod

Emily Elrod Teaching Mathematics for Conceptual Understanding: An Examination of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Candidates Co-Chairs; Drs. Cynthia Edgington and Temple Walkowiak May 11, 2022 10:15am – 12:15 pm Poe…

May 9, 2022

Thank an Advisor: What College of Education Undergraduate Students Are Saying About Their Advisors

NC State’s Division of Academics and Student Affairs is celebrating undergraduate advisors May 9-13 through its Thank an Advisor program. Learn what some undergraduate students in the College of Education...