Welcome to the MU Science Education Center

Mission

The MU Science Education Center is dedicated to the improvement of science teaching and learning, K-20, and to the concomitant generation and communication of knowledge about science teaching and learning. The center accomplishes its mission through the active collaboration among:

• Scientists,
  
• Science educators, and
  
• School-based colleagues

Science Education Faculty 

Science Education Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized scholars known for their research excellence. Research takes place in K-12 and college classrooms where science education faculty members and graduate researchers, in collaboration with scientists and K-12 teachers, conduct studies of science teaching and learning. We are engaged in a number of research and teacher enhancement projects funded by external sources, such as:     

• ReSMAR²T: Researching Science and Mathematics Teacher Learning in Alternative Certification 
• QUEST: Quality Elementary Science Teaching
• A TIME for Physics First: Academy for Teachers - Inquiry and Modeling Experiences for Physics First 
• Evaluation of Professional Development Projects

Announcements

• 5th Annual Alumni Homecoming Reunion
• The MUSEC Annual Report for 2008-2009 is now available.