Science and Math Teaching Center

Application Deadline April 1st to Start the MATH and SCIENCE programs in Summer 2025

The world needs more teachers. Teachers who know how to stimulate curiosity and wonder in young minds, and who strive to create compelling instruction and encourage students to explore frontiers of scientific discovery.

With a M.S. in Natural Science from the University of Wyoming, you can be that educator. Apply today for our middle-level math and middle-level science programs!

SMTC Mission

The Science and Mathematics Teaching Center (SMTC) at the University of Wyoming is dedicated to advancing excellence in preK-20 science and mathematics education through professional learning that empowers educators to engage their students in scientific processes and critical mathematics in their everyday lives.

SMTC Vision

The Science and Mathematics Teaching Center envisions a future where educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and innovative practices necessary to inspire the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. We aim to be a national leader in STEM education, with a particular focus on rural areas. Our goal is to build vibrant communities of practice where K-12 professionals, university faculty, and research scientists collaborate to transform science and mathematics teaching. Through innovative, research-based, and relevant professional learning and graduate programs, we aspire to ensure that educators across Wyoming and beyond are empowered to expand student learning and shape future generations.

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SMTC Offerings

Facilitates collaboration between UW Faculty & K-12 educators
Serves as a resource center for teachers
Conducts research
Provides professional development and outreach services
Offers 3 Master's programs

Frequently Asked Questions

While we work closely with our College of Education colleagues, we also have the pleasure of working with several science labs (e.g., the Monteith Shop and the Laughlin lab), science education groups (e.g., LAMP), and interdisciplinary grants (e.g., EPSCoR) on campus. We encourage you to look at their wonderful work and to reach out to us with questions about the work we do with them, including products and resources they’ve generated for K-12 use.

Two of our graduate-level programs aim to support in-service teachers around Wyoming while they work full-time (middle-level math and middle-level science). Our other graduate-level program (master of science in teaching) is designed to be customizable to students with interest in sciences and/or mathematics and teaching in formal or non-formal settings. Reach out to smtc@uwyo.edu or Ana Houseal (ahouseal@uwyo.edu) with questions about any of these programs.

Please reach out to Anna Payne (anna.m.payne@uwyo.edu) about Mathematics PD offerings. Reach out to Martha Inouye (smtcpd@uwyo.edu) about Science PD offerings. We encourage you to look at our PD page for more information, too. We update them regularly with resources and open enrollment PD opportunities.

CONNECT WITH US

SMTC

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00 (School Year)

Mon-Fri 7:30 - 4:30 (Summer)

1000 E. University Ave.

Dept. 4320

242 Hill Hall

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307.766.6381

Email: smtc@uwyo.edu