Earn a Ph.D. or M.S. in STEM Education at the University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg & Coast
Engaging STEM lessons with lesson plans and classroom supply lists included FREE for educators. Standards-based lessons are taught by University of Southern Mississippi STEM Education professors. Time and length are adjusted to meet each teacher’s curricular needs.
This work is generously supported by a grant through the United States Department of Education.
Center for STEM Education at the University of Southern Mississippi
STEM Lesson Sampler
Climate Science and Adaptations
Astronomy and Navigation
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Meet Our STEM Education Leadership
We all have K-12 Classroom Experience and are ready to support teaching and learning in your classroom.
Dr. Kendrick Buford
Dr. Buford serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor of Science Education and an informal K-12 educator. He … read more.
Dr. Allison Downing
Dr. Downing began her career teaching 8th grade science and Biology I in south Mississippi schools … read more.
Dr. Rachel Gisewhite
Dr. Gisewhite has taught marine and environmental sciences, chemistry, and physical sciences … read more.
More STEMonDemand Professors & Scientists
Dr. Alyson Brink
Assistant Professor of Geology with expertise in paleontology and late cretaceous mammals.
Dr. Joe Griffitt
Associate Professor of Environmental Toxicology, Director for the School of Ocean Science and Engineering
Dr. Hugh Broome
Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Associate Director for the Center for Faculty Development.
Dr. Anna Wan
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education and Founder and Director of Eagle Maker Hub.
Ms. Annmarie Fearing
Graduate Student in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences.
Ms. Marlene Naquin
Mathematics Lecturer, ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar
“Public school teachers have just come through one of the most challenging years in history. USM is here to provide open access to university scientists, standards based lessons, Q&A with scientists, and rich hands-on STEM learning opportunities for the children of Mississippi.”
— Dr. Julie Cwikla, Director of the Center for STEM Education
