CeMaST Goals

Goal 1. Stimulate and support activities and research on teaching and learning that aligns with campus, state, and national STEM priorities.

CeMaST pursues and supports the development of funded activities and research that promote the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In addition, CeMaST strives to help shape campus STEM priorities by promoting the state and national STEM agenda to further educational innovation and research. This goal aligns with Educating Illinois 2008-2014: Goal 2.

Goal 2. Provide leadership to and foster cross-disciplinary collaborative STEM activities and research on teaching and learning.

CeMaST strives to support connections between disciplines on campus as they pursue STEM activities and research. In addition, CeMaST fosters connections between all educational levels from K-12 through graduate school and between academia, industry, and professional societies. This goal aligns with Educating Illinois 2008-2014: Goal 3.

Goal 3: Direct efforts to increase the diversity of STEM communities.

CeMaST has a long history of pursuing projects that encourage and assist individuals within underrepresented groups in attaining excellence in STEM fields. CeMaST is committed to continuing these efforts.This goal aligns with Educating Illinois 2008-2014: Goal 1.