Science Education

March 2026

Schaefer discusses importance of study abroad

East Carolina University alumna Allison Schaefer dove into study abroad experiences headfirst. During her time as an undergraduate and graduate science education student, Schaefer went on three trips with Dr. […]

 3/3/2026

November 2025

IHAT Center puts accessibility front and center

The Irene Howell Assistive Technology (IHAT) Center, housed in ECU’s College of Education, serves as a leading model for advancing inclusive practices in education and daily life with individuals with […]

 11/26/2025

April 2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Brittany Foster

Name: Brittany Foster Major/Degree Program: Master of Arts in Science Education Hometown/Current City: Fayetteville, North Carolina  Hobbies/interests: I love to read, spend time outdoors, and travel with my family.  What’s your favorite memory from […]

 4/30/2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Jaleigh-Marie Callahan

Name: Jaleigh-Marie CallahanMajor/Degree Program: Secondary Science EducationHometown: Leland, NCHobbies/interests:My hobbies and interests include anything and everything beach related. I love laying out in the sun, looking for seashells and shark teeth, and I […]

 4/30/2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Abby Corning

Name: Abby Corning Major/Degree Program: Elementary Education with a concentration in science Hometown/Current City: Grafton, Massachusetts, but I have loved living in Greenville these past four years. Hobbies/interests:  Spending time with my […]

 4/30/2025

November 2024

Center connects with community through STEM initiatives

The Center for STEM Education (CSTEM) had an engaging fall, hosting a variety of events to ignite curiosity in young learners and equip future teachers with hands-on STEM teaching tools.  […]

 11/18/2024

August 2024

Science education study abroad trips provide life-changing experiences

Spending their summers in different countries is nothing new to East Carolina University science education faculty Dr. Tammy Lee and Bonnie Glass. The two have led study abroad trips to […]

 8/1/2024

May 2024

Spring 2024 Graduate Spotlight: Riley Morgan

Name: Riley Morgan Major: Elementary Education with a concentration in Science Hometown: Durham, NC Hobbies: Reading thriller novels, all types of arts and crafts, spending time with my loved ones, […]

 5/1/2024

February 2024

DES students participate in ECU science fair

Five K-12 students participated in the third annual Discoveries in Earth Science (DES) program science fair this month. Grace Berry, Raquan Craig, Shane Harris, Owen Muir and Yurem Santiago presented […]

 2/1/2024

December 2023

Belize study abroad expands students’ understanding of tropical ecosystems, climate change

Study abroad is an enriching experience for students of all majors and education majors are no exception. Last summer Dr. Tammy Lee and Mrs. Bonnie Glass, faculty in the science […]

 12/21/2023