Omar Quintero of the University of Richmond to Deliver SSI 2018 Plenary on Inclusive Practices in STEM
On Campus, Student Perspectives: Developing Apps to Improve Healthcare in the Dominican Republic
First Kentucky Statewide SENCER Workshop Held at University of Louisville
The winning image from the NCSCE photo contest features Trinity Washington University students conducting a water quality monitoring project
Matt Fisher of Saint Vincent College to deliver SENCER Community Plenary at SSI 2018
NCSCE Washington Symposium showcases projects and partnerships for the public understanding of science
Who We Are, What We Do
NCSCE is a national organization that supports a community of teachers and learners. Through symposia, materials, and grant funding, we help educators in and outside the classroom make connections between the content they teach and real world issues of civic importance.
By putting content into context, what is inaccessible becomes accessible, what is uninteresting becomes interesting, and what is not meaningful becomes meaningful. We empower learners by showing them that their knowledge matters, and what they learn today can help solve some of the biggest problems of tomorrow.
Our Initiatives
SENCER
Our signature initiative, SENCER connects STEM content to real-world issues. SENCER faculty empower students to care about what they're learning, and encourage students to use that learning to make a real difference.
Visit SENCER.netSENCER-ISE
SENCER-ISE supports collaborations between formal education (colleges and universities) and informal education (museums, zoos, wildlife centers, etc.) to show students and the public that learning happens everywhere, not just in the classroom.
Visit SENCER-ISE.netEngaging Mathematics
Engaging Mathematics courses make math accessible and relevant to students by showing them how it relates to issues they care about, such as sustainability, racial profiling, social justice, and international ecotourism.
Visit Engaging Mathematics.netTranscending Barriers to Success
Transcending Barriers works to establish and advance robust partnerships between indigenous populations and local educators to improve educational outcomes for all students, promote cultural understanding, and foster lasting collaborations on issues of common concern.
Learn more about Transcending BarriersGLISTEN
Through GLISTEN, undergraduate students take the lead in improving the health of the Great Lakes through restoration and stewardship activities part of on-campus coursework and in partnership with government and community-based organizations.
Learn more about GLISTEN
Our Community
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- Photograph of TSU interns helping students compare the pH of common liquids; by Joe Harber
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- SCI-Chesapeake Bay meeting attendees explore sustainable food production
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- SENCER Center for Innovation Co-Directors at SSI 2016
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- Educators, community members, and students explore STEM Education in Mississippi
Our Reach
NCSCE's community is made up of colleges, universities, K-12 schools, museums, wildlife centers, science and education organizations, and more. Explore the map to find community members near you.
Get Involved
There are plenty of ways to get involved in our community. You can attend one of our national or regional events, get a campus consultation, sign up for our newsletter, publish in our journal, volunteer your time, or make a financial donation.
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