Welcome! The UCA STEM Institute focuses on professional development and outreach to STEM teachers and students throughout central Arkansas. The Institute offers a variety of programs and resources throughout the year. Information on resources and projects can be found using the menu above.

Hours of availability

The STEM Institute Office (Old Main 212) is open during the summer. However, staffing availability for specific days is sporadic based on the programming we have running and staff commitments. We recommend you call ahead to confirm availability or schedule an appointment. You can always schedule an appointment to visit by contacting us at ucasteminstitute@uca.edu or (501) 45-3426.

If you need immediate assistance and no one is available in the Old Main office, you can call the UCA Math Department at (501) 450-3147.

 

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Summer Camps

Information on Summer Camps for 2026 can be found on our Summer Camps page.

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Professional Development and School Outreach

The STEM Institute frequently partners with schools on professional development and enrichment activities for students. The Institute hosts a wide range of activities and resources and partners with a variety of content experts. Contact the Institute to discuss possible partnerships.

Email: ucasteminstitute@uca.edu

Phone#: (501) 450-3426

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Resources

The STEM Institute houses an extensive collection of resources, consisting of manipulative, classroom kits, consumable materials, technology resources, robotics, lesson kits, print materials, and more. Checkout is free for any K-12 teacher or UCA faculty and students. Hours for the current semester can be found here. The links below contain a list of materials available for checkout, as well as online and virtual resources for teachers and parents.

                           

 

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