Signature Area | S.T.E.M. Education

One of the clearly defined challenges identified by the Obama administration is increasing the number of students pursuing careers in the STEM fields. This is also an area that has been identified as important for Idaho by the Governor and the State Board of Education.

Broadly speaking this  U-Idaho signature area will address student pipeline issues in K-20 as well as increasing the public’s awareness of science topics. Important aspects of this program will include interventions, research on teaching pedagogies and learning as well as assessment. Targeted groups could include rural, urban, and under-represented populations. Possible areas of study and intervention could include teacher preparation as well as parental support and attitudes. Prof. Gregson has been appointed the coordinator for these activities.