The Discovery Center’s efforts are disseminated across a variety of local, regional, and national educational settings. Center staff routinely provide evaluation, research, and professional learning services and support for over 20 programs and projects. Center activities include collaboration with and support for local school districts and educational institutions, implementation of math and science teacher professional development experiences, evaluation of state- and federally-funded STEM and other education projects and programs, and presentation and dissemination of findings at regional and national conferences, as well as through academic publications.
Center Areas of Focus
Improving Teaching and Learning
Teacher Preparation, Induction, and Development
Mathematics and Science Professional Development
Teaching and Learning Research and Practice
Technology and Computing Education Professional Development
Inquiry and Nature of Science
Improving Access, Opportunity and Outcomes
Equity in STEM Education and Careers
College and Career Readiness
Skill-building for Educators
Informal STEM Learning
Program Evaluation
Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning
