The Center for Science and Mathematics Education is dedicated to preparing science and mathematics teachers capable of providing the high quality instruction that will better enable students to understand themselves and the world around them.

The Center works with the departments to coordinate programs in teacher education offered by the College of Science and Technology, and provides, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, a curriculum in the sciences for prospective elementary school teachers. In addition to providing programs in secondary education and for advanced degrees, the Center works with the public schools to improve science and mathematics curriculum and works to utilize educational technology in personal development.

The Center also conducts a variety of workshops to enhance the skills of in service teachers and contributes to the science and mathematics preparation of candidates for initial certification.