Welcome to the STEM Center
The STEM Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides a variety of programming and services to broaden STEM education throughout the region. From organizing and hosting engaging STEM events to developing and testing innovative curricula, our team of researchers, educators, and creators works to define best practices in STEM initiatives. With everything we do, we strive to learn what make STEM education work no matter the setting or audience.
Schedule a Program
The STEM Center offers programming on a variety of topics for classes of all ages, community groups, and more.
Resource Library
The STEM Resource Center (SRC) maintains a library of materials appropriate for every grade level and STEM content area, including lesson plans, books, and articles for professional development, and a wealth of hands-on and demonstration materials such as discrepant events, models, and Vernier equipment. These items can be borrowed at no cost and consumables can be purchased at cost.
Current Research Projects
Our research projects investigate effective, engaging, and equitable methods for STEM pedagogy and community engagement.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Sharon Locke
Professor and Director
Dr. Charlie Blake
Assistant Research Professor
Dr. Andreia Dexheimer
Assistant Research Professor
Dawn Olive
Office Manager
Emily Wonnacott-Stanley
Community Engagement Coordinator
Dr. Henriette Burns
Adjunct Assistant Research Professor