Center for Math & Science Education (STEM Center)
About Us
The goal of the Center for Math and Science Education (CMSE) is to meet the needs of P-12 math and science teachers through professional development workshops, graduate classes, and hands-on training.
The center trains with materials that support mathematics and science education standards and provides network sessions for them to share their experiences.
Classes and Workshops
A wide range of math and science materials are available for checkout and classroom use. The CMSE is a NASA satellite center, giving teachers access to resources, materials and professional development opportunities. Some workshop topics include:
| Science Across the Curriculum | Math Across the Curriculum |
| Standards-Based Teaching Strategies | Analysis of Standardized Test Results |
| Developing Mathematical Ideas | TOTE |
| GEMS | AIMS |
| FOSS | SEPUP |
| Curriculum Mapping | Curriculum Alignment |
| Digital Camera | Model Teaching |
| Instructional Strategies | Multimedia Use |
| Math Links | TI-Calculator and Navigator |
| Fostering Algebraic Thinking | Fostering Geometric Thinking |
| Science Safety | Workshops to fit your needs |
Materials Available to Check Out
After clicking on the link below choose the Math and Science Dept link. A search by keyword or subject will likely yield the best results.
Online Catalog of MaterialsNotes:
- Kits and manipulatives can be checked out for two weeks at a time.
- Only two manipulative sets and science kits may be checked out at a time.
Grant Programs Received
- STEM -- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Funded by Arkansas Science and Technology Authority, National Science Foundation, and Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
- MSP - Mathematical Science Program
- MIS - Mathematics Instructional Specialist
- SIS - Science Instructional Specialist
Contact Us
Center for Math & Science Education
Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-2254
Phone: 501-279-4167
Fax: 501-279-5717
E-mail: cmse@harding.edu
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Dr. Lewis "Tony" Finley |
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Allen Henderson |
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Tim Brister |
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Ben Carrigan |



