Tennessee STEM Education Center
Who We Are
HOW WE ADVANCE STEM
OUR MISSION
The Tennessee STEM Education Center (TSEC) aims to serve as a model of expertise and leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through growth of internal and external research initiatives, fostering of partnerships, and expansion of educational programs. TSEC seeks to partner with stakeholders invested in STEM education to achieve a position of local and national prominence.
CORE PRIORITIES
FACULTY VOICES
“Within three years, TSEC’s mentorship helped me successfully submit two federal grant proposals as PI and assist in others as Co-PI for MTSU awards and sub-awards, collectively securing millions.”
– Assistant Professor, CBAS
“I believe these connections are the main reason I have been asked to take on new leadership positions on campus, including serving as Associate Chair in my department, co-chair of the Quest 2025 Priority 1 workgroup on faculty development, and member of the university’s Community Engagement Advisory Group.”
– Professor, CBAS