University of Kentucky Department of STEM Education

University of Kentucky Department of STEM Education Welcome to the University of Kentucky's Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education!

Our mission is to engage in scholarship, teaching, and service that is innovative and contributes to improving the quality of P20 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in STEM Education; the first department in the country to do so! We also conduct extensive research and provide outreach and service to the school districts to help improve the quality of P20 STEM Education.

Congratulations to Dr. Lenora McGrath and to Dr. Jennifer Daddysman for successfully defending each of their dissertatio...
12/01/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lenora McGrath and to Dr. Jennifer Daddysman for successfully defending each of their dissertations!

Huge congratulations to Shane Campbell!!  Shane successfully defended his doctoral dissertation which focused on the imp...
11/24/2025

Huge congratulations to Shane Campbell!! Shane successfully defended his doctoral dissertation which focused on the impact of integrated STEM experiences for preservice elementary teachers. Well done, Dr. Campbell!

๐Ÿšจ Join a Community Conversation on Water in Appalachia! ๐ŸšจThe University of Kentucky, in partnership with the Appalachian...
08/08/2025

๐Ÿšจ Join a Community Conversation on Water in Appalachia! ๐Ÿšจ
The University of Kentucky, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), is hosting focus groups to hear from YOU about local water and wastewater issues, job needs, and a free cybersecurity training opportunity.

๐Ÿ“ Serving communities across Appalachia
๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Join via Zoom, hybrid, or in-person
๐ŸŽ“ Earn up to 3 CEU hours (drinking water/wastewater operators)
๐ŸŽ Four $25 gift card drawings during each session
๐Ÿ” Optional cybersecurity training follows each focus group

๐Ÿ—“ Pick your session & register today:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://forms.gle/czpnpqEBEcnok5p98

โœ… Must be 18+ to participateHelp shape the future of training and support in Appalachian communities!

Congratulations to Dr. Johnathan Rogers for successfully defending his dissertation study- โ€œExamining the Professional N...
07/29/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Johnathan Rogers for successfully defending his dissertation study- โ€œExamining the Professional Noticing Skills, Attitudes Toward Mathematics, and Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching of Preservice Elementary School Teachers Through the Noticing Numeracy Now interventionโ€.

Our SEM 110 students, along with Dr. Sahar Alameh, hosted six amazing middle and high school science and math teachers t...
04/03/2025

Our SEM 110 students, along with Dr. Sahar Alameh, hosted six amazing middle and high school science and math teachers today. Each shared their journey into teaching, classroom stories, and advice for future educators.

Mrs. Alicia Thomas, Science Teacher & GoTeachKY Ambassador
Mrs. Nikki Fox Webb, Biology Teacher & UK STEM Ed Alumna
Mr. Adam Wilkinson, Math Teacher & Basketballl Coach
Mrs. Sarah Wi******er, Middle & High school Teacher, and an awesome Math educator
Mrs. Brittany Phelps & Mrs. Abbi Parham are both Math Teachers & also UK STEM Ed Alumna

Huge thanks to all our panelists for inspiring future STEM teachers and building community across schools and the university!

Two great professional learning events coming up in April! One is on 4/8 focused on program recruitment for those in hig...
03/31/2025

Two great professional learning events coming up in April! One is on 4/8 focused on program recruitment for those in higher education and the other on 4/16 for early career educators to hear stories across the SEC schools about other teacher preparation and early career experiences. Please plan to attend!

๐Ÿ“ข UK STEM Freshmen & Sophomores โ€“ We Need Your Input! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ“šAre you, or do you know a freshman or sophomore in a STEM field ...
02/23/2025

๐Ÿ“ข UK STEM Freshmen & Sophomores โ€“ We Need Your Input! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ“š

Are you, or do you know a freshman or sophomore in a STEM field at the University of Kentucky? Do you have 10-15 minutes to share your thoughts on STEM career pathways, especially teaching? Your voice can help us understand and improve STEM education!

๐Ÿ”น Who can participate?
โœ”๏ธ UK STEM freshmen & sophomores (18+)
โœ”๏ธ Interested in STEM careers, teaching, or exploring options

๐Ÿ”น Why take the survey?
โœ… Help shape STEM teaching pathways
โœ… Contribute to research on STEM career interests
โœ… Fully confidential & takes just 10-15 minutes

๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code below or click here to participate: https://forms.gle/KuAV4GVw332KXiQr6
Your input matters! Letโ€™s build a stronger STEM future together. ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿšจ We're Hiring!๐Ÿšจ  Come work with us as part of our team at the NSF-funded ESCAPE Center! As the Head of Teaching, Traini...
11/19/2024

๐Ÿšจ We're Hiring!๐Ÿšจ

Come work with us as part of our team at the NSF-funded ESCAPE Center! As the Head of Teaching, Training, and Outreach, Dr. Sahar Alameh is excited to announce an opening for a Research Translation & Talent Development Specialist.

https://engr.uky.edu/pandemic-escape

๐Ÿ“ Location: Lexington, KY (Remote-friendly)
๐Ÿ’ผ Full-Time Staff Position
๐Ÿ’ก Focus: STEM Education, workforce development, and environmental science initiatives

Bring your skills in education, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to help shape the future of STEM learning and public health!

๐Ÿ“ Applications due by 1/26/2024

๐Ÿ”— Apply Here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/560439

๐Ÿ“ฃ Share with anyone who might be interested!

The Research Analyst/Research Translation & Talent Development Specialist will support education and workforce development initiatives in environmental science and STEM education, building relationships with schools, local governments, and other stakeholders. This role involves coordinating training...

Huge congratulations to Ashley Wilkirson for the successful defense of her Master's thesis - Exploring Elementary Teache...
11/05/2024

Huge congratulations to Ashley Wilkirson for the successful defense of her Master's thesis - Exploring Elementary Teachers' Self-Efficacy and Propensity for Teaching STEM. Outstanding work Ashley!!!

Come be a part of something special at UK!
09/25/2024

Come be a part of something special at UK!

The Department of STEM Education in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Open Rank Position in STEM Education with an emphasis and/or concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education โ€“ STEM Education. The position is regular title series, tenure-eligib...

Teaching science is a lot more than teaching facts. Today, our high school science preservice teachers deconstructed the...
09/10/2024

Teaching science is a lot more than teaching facts. Today, our high school science preservice teachers deconstructed the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices with Dr. Sahar Alameh to explore what science & engineers do & how we can teach our future generations how science works!

Dr. Alameh in the news!!  "Berry and the NSF ESCAPE team will also work with Sahar Alameh, Ph.D., an assistant professor...
09/03/2024

Dr. Alameh in the news!!

"Berry and the NSF ESCAPE team will also work with Sahar Alameh, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Education, to develop curricula for students to tackle misinformation about diseases, pandemics and viruses. Alamehโ€™s research focuses on helping students better understand scientific phenomena and supporting teachers in that work."

The University of Kentucky is one of four institutions supported with this award. Pigman College of Engineeringโ€™s Scott Berry will lead the newly established NSF Pandemic Environmental Surveillance Center for Assessing Pathogen Emergence (NSF ESCAPE).

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