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

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.

Apply Now 

STEM Education News

More Department News

Meet Instructor Mariam Elias ’17, ’20MED, ’24PHD: ‘I Want My Students to Always Remember to Work Hard, Accept Failure and Get Back Up and Keep Trying’ 

Strategies Revealed for Effective Delivery of K-12 Online Education 

Design and Pitch Competition Materials Created by Assistant Professors Erin Krupa and Robin Anderson Win Best of STEM Award