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 Tuesday and Thursday 8 am – 4 pm. The office is usually open on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well. However, we cannot guarantee availability on these days, so please call ahead to confirm. 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.
STEM Day 2026
The STEM Institute is organizing STEM Day for May 7, 2026. Any 4th grade class is invited to attend, and 3rd grade classes will be invited if space permits. For more information, and to register classes, visit our STEM Day page.
Summer Camps
The STEM Institute offered a number of summer camps in Summer 2025, and we will offer camps again in Summer 2026. Information will be available in February 2026. Visit our Summer Camps page to learn more.
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
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.
