Connecting Teachers and Students with STEM and Discovery
The Florida State University Office of STEM Teaching Activities in the College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to translating the results of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research (STEM), along with education STEM research, into impactful programs for K-12 students, educators and the public. OSTA provides STEM education experiences built on strategies, practices, and resources shown to be effective in fostering and maintaining engagement in these academic areas. Through high-quality programs, the office works to increase not only the number of students prepared to continue their STEM education and/or join the STEM workforce, but also to foster STEM literacy for all.
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| Student Programs In partnership with the science and mathematics departments at FSU, OSTA develops and offers many outreach programs that engage K-12 students in science and mathematics learning. These well-established, award-winning programs are evaluated and updated annually to keep their content current, ensuring they employ innovative, research-based teaching practices. |
| Educator Programs OSTA offers professional development experiences for K-12 teachers, their administrators, and for college instructors. These high-quality programs are designed to deepen educators’ knowledge of best practices in science and mathematics teaching and learning. OSTA’s professional development faculty members have strong STEM research and teaching backgrounds and have demonstrated records of instructional excellence. |
| Faculty and Graduate Student Services Support is available to FSU faculty members, postdoctoral candidates, and graduate students for STEM education professional development and broader impact sponsored research activities. Lead by a team of faculty with both STEM disciplinary and education expertise, this support is available through established programs or can be custom designed to meet the faculty or student needs. |
| STEM Education Research To further its mission of identifying and providing support for best practices in teaching and learning, OSTA engages in rigorous scientific research of STEM education practices. Such research is crucial to inform STEM educators at all levels and enable them to provide the best instruction to maximize their students' learning. Results from these research projects are disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international meetings. |