Mission Statement

The UCA Institute for STEM Professional Development and Education Research (UCA STEM Institute) plays a vital role in support of the University’s mission in teacher education in science and mathematics. The Institute provides “high quality,” innovative STEM educational opportunities through developing partnerships, professional development, research, K-12 outreach, and sharing of instructional resources. These activities are aligned with state and national initiatives and contribute to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ vision of being a national leader in STEM education.

Vision Statement

The UCA Institute for STEM Professional Development and Education Research (UCA STEM Institute) aspires 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.

Current/Upcoming Events for Teachers

1. Engaging Students in Scientific Practices through Science and Literacy

May 3, 2014 (Grades 2-6)

Information and registration

2. Beginners Robotics in STEM Teaching: Grades 6-8

Summer - June 23-27, 2014

July 7-11, 2014

Information and registration

3. 2014 POGIL South Central Regional

3-Day Workshop

For high school and college/university faculty

July 15- 17, 2014

Information and registration

4. Connecting Core Instructions (CCI) (Grant)

Spring Day 2 May 17, 2014

Summer June 23-27, 2014

              July 14-18, 2014

5. Math Core Team (Grant)

Day 6 - April 26, 2014

Day 7 - May 10, 2014

Day 8-12 - July 7-11, 2014

Current/Upcoming Events for Students

2. Super Kids

A Super Program for 1st through 3rd Grade Students

June 2014

Information and Registration

3. UCA Challenge

4th-6th graders

July 7-11, 2014

General information

4. MSIT 2014

9-11th graders

July 14-18

For Information and Registration

5. ACT Prep 2014

9-12th graders

Information and Registration