STEM Ed

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.

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

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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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Our Science Education Faculty are the most productive researchers in the nation according to the Chronicle of Higher Education

Recent NewsCollege of Education News

Sep 15, 2016

Increasing Student Achievement in Rural Schools through Technology

Closing the achievement gap starts with addressing the opportunity gap, especially when it comes to technology access in the...

Sep 14, 2016

Researchers Eye Gaming As Tool for Boosting Computer Science Skills, Diversity in Middle Schools

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Florida is launching an initiative that will use a...

Sep 6, 2016

Best in the Nation–Spotlight on Alumna Kari Newman

Kari Newman, recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, shares how the College of Education helped shape...