Welcome to the UCA STEM Institute!
About us
We aspire to be the premier institute for development, use and promotion of research-proven pedagogies and rigorous content in P-16 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Arkansas and to be recognized as a leader in this area nationally. We believe in only top quality education for our young ones, offering customized courses for every student.
Science and Engineering Institue @UCA
8th and 9th-grade students!!
October 13, 2018; 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Information and Registration link
Click here to register for SEM Fall 2018 workshops!
The University of Central Arkansas will offer three opportunities to attend a 2 day weekend workshop using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) in your classroom.
Up to five (5) teachers (grades 6-12) will be selected to participate in each workshop. Teachers completing the workshop will receive a $100 stipend.
Participants will:
- learn about the SEM instrument and operation.
- select the organism or material to investigate based on areas related to classroom instruction.
- receive guided instruction for an independent investigation of structure (and possibly surface chemistry, too) of organism or material.
- receive Certificate of Training.
- receive copies of all images obtained.
Details of the workshop:
Title: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Dates: Session 2 – Oct 20 & 27, 2018
Session 3 – Nov 3 & 10, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Lewis Science Center Room 125, UCA
Registration fee: $10
Services
We provide a variety of services and events for both students and teachers to participate in. Please click one of the buttons below for more information on each:
