A research institute at NMSU is uniting experts in science, technology, engineering and math education to develop and evaluate innovative approaches for STEM education from kindergarten through graduate levels.
The STEM+ Education Research Institute is led in the interim by Susan Brown, who once served as interim dean of the former College of Education. Brown will focus on identifying and applying for other funding opportunities to sustain the institute, working with new STEM education research faculty to develop and submit proposals, and assisting them in becoming successful researchers in this field. She will also be responsible for organizing an annual SERI Day beginning fall 2024 and promoting and communicating SERI to campus, community and state stakeholders. Ultimately, the institute will be led by a permanent director.
The plus in the institute’s name indicates the integration of the humanities, arts, community needs, and global challenges in translating STEM research to practice within and outside of the classroom environment. The institute is housed in the Office of Research, Creativity and Economic Development, and launched in August 2023 with STEM education researchers from across campus, including a cohort made up of five faculty members who were hired as a cluster.
The institute will delve into how to help NMSU students improve their learning in the STEM fields, as well as how to enhance student learning with microcredentials, which are offered by NMSU Global Campus.
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