TSTC's Center for Science & Math Education (CSME) Highlighted in "TSTC Matters" Systemwide Magazine

TSTC's CSME was highlighted in the Spring 2011 "TSTC Matters" Systemwide Magazine. Check out  page 6 of the magazine for details. The goal of the Center for Science & Math Education (CSME) is to become a recognized resource center providing project based learning activities to excite, challenge, and involve youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs of study. Please contact the CSME office at 364-4582 or 364-4531 for additional information.

June 20, 2011 

TSTC's Center for Science & Math Education (CSME) Provides Exemplary Summer Programs

TSTC's Center for Science & Math Education kicked off its summer programs on June 6, 2011, serving over 300 students throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Summer programs included exposure and instruction in pre-engineering studies through the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering program (Tex Prep) , preparation for upcoming algrebra end of course exams available through the Mathworks project , robotics camps, and water sampling experiments throught the Systems Academy for Young Scientists (SAYS) for students ranging in grades from 4th-10th grade. All programs were designed to provide a K-16 pipeline of math and science project based learning opportunities that enhance instruction from partnering school districts while also exposing students to postsecondary opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Special thanks to La Feria ISD, Harlingen CISD, San Benito CISD, La Villa ISD, Santa Maria ISD, Hidalgo ISD, Santa Rosa ISD, Raymondville ISD, Lasara ISD,  San Perlita ISD, Valley View ISD, and Lyford CISD for their support and collaborations on summer programs available through TSTC's Center for Science & Math Education. The goal of the Center for Science & Math Education (CSME) is to become a recognized resource center providing project based learning opportunities to excite, challenge, and involve youth in science, technology, engineering, and math programs of study. Please contact the CSME office at 364-4464 or 364-4531 for additional information.