Center for Excellence in Science Education

We make connections
that elevate scientific education.

The Eberly College of Science is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. At the Center for Excellence in Science Education (CESE), we harness that brainpower and strengthen it through resources, programs, and initiatives that cultivate collaboration and promote excellence in science teaching and learning.

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Community Collaborations and Development Teams

Resources for faculty and staff teaching in the Eberly College of Science. Enhancing science and math learning experiences.

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Learning Assistant Program

At CESE, undergraduate students can apply to become learning assistants (LAs), enhancing the learning environment in classrooms and making course work more engaging, active, and collaborative.

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CESE Team

The CESE team is dedicated to enhance the center’s offering and make our resources even more effective.

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Featured Faculty

Eric Hudson.

Eric Hudson

Associate Professor & Associate Head for Diversity and Equity, Department of Physics
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Julia Kregenow

Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Ana Matkovic

Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Teaching Innovation Awards

These awards provide an opportunity for instructors in the Eberly College of Science to request support to accomplish innovative ideas for their science and math courses and programs. Projects might include adoption of new pedagogies; design of new materials, modules, technology, or assessments; using/trying tools and interventions for improving student success; science education research design/study; development of a new course, and more!

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Ed O'brien

Faculty and staff teaching in the Eberly College of Science

Faculty and staff teaching science and math courses in the Eberly College of Science have access to training and information to ensure that instruction in science and math aligns with the learning styles of our students.

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