Center for Science and Math Education (CSME)
Transformative STEM education
Loyola CSME advances equitable, research-based approaches in STEM learning PK-16 toward a more just community and world. MORE ABOUT US
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2026 Advanced Placement Summer Training
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the Virtual LUC Advanced Placement Capstone Summer Institute which runs from August 10 - 13, 2026. Registration will close on August 3, 2026.
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Time for New Materials?: Curriculum Adoption Guideposts for K-12 Schools and Districts
Selecting the right curriculum can be a daunting task that impacts school culture and student learning for years to come. The team at Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Science and Math Education (CSME) has identified several best practices that consistently strengthen adoption outcomes and build long-term district capacity.
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Science and Math K-12 Professional Learning Opportunities
CSME focuses on established principles of effective STEM instruction aligned with current standards and research-based curricula.
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Science Teacher Leadership Development
Loyola University Chicago partners with Chicago Public Schools to create an innovative system for science teacher career development.
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Register Now: Introduction to OpenSciEd Summer PD
CSME invites K-8 science teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to join us for a two-day Introduction to OpenSciEd professional learning experience this summer.
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Loyola CSME Celebrates 2026 Golden Apple Award Recipients
CSME proudly congratulates 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership recipients Misty Richmond and Dr. Shaka Rawls!
Learn MoreCultivating School-Wide Implementation of NGSS
To achieve the vision of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), science instruction must be supported every day, all year and in all grades. Our center seeks to understand what kinds of supports are needed to help science teachers act as leaders in their buildings in order to promote sustainable science instruction aligned with NGSS.
CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Beyond the Cohort: Mariel Melesio
This “Where Are They Now?” feature celebrates the journeys of past participants in Loyola CSME programs. LEARN MORE
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Nina Hike: Westinghouse College Prep HS
Nina (pronounced nine-ah) is an advocate for social justice led science instruction. From highlighting women in science to environmental racism on Chicago's east side, she embeds culturally relevant experiences into her science lab. LEARN MORE
SCHOOLS WE SUPPORT
Loyola CSME Partner Schools
Loyola CSME empowers over 60 Chicago schools, aiding over 130 locally since 2010. LEARN MORE