About the Center for STEM Education Research and Translation

The Center for STEM Education Research and Translation, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, supports those working to improve PreK-12 STEM education teaching and learning.

The Center aims to strengthen the translation of STEM education research evidence and innovations to and from STEM K-12 learning environments. We are committed to fostering meaningful connections, enhancing the knowledge and skills of our members, and elevating the visibility of NSF investments to advance excellence in STEM teaching and learning. 

The Center is committed to: 

• Facilitating connections. Bringing researchers, educators, and organizations in the PreK-12 STEM education community together to connect, share ideas, and work toward improving STEM education. 
• Deepening capacity. Helping community members build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to develop strong research ideas, submit competitive proposals, and carry out PreK-12 STEM education research aligned with NSF priorities. 
• Building visibility. Making it easier for PreK-12 STEM education community members to find, use, and learn from one another’s NSF-funded work by elevating the visibility of NSF PreK-12 STEM education investments.

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) leads the Center in close partnership with NSF and two partner organizations: Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and the University of South Carolina (USC).

Learn more about our Center leadership. 

About our logo

Our logo reflects how facilitating connections in the PreK-12 STEM education community together and building visibility of NSF PreK-12 STEM education investments are connected activities.