About the ECU Center for STEM Education

The ECU Center for STEM Education came into existence in early 1985 as one of the centers in the North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN). Although the network no longer exists, CSTEM continues to provide leadership in achieving the original goals of the centers listed below while innovating and leveraging partnerships to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Increase the quality and quantity of STEM teachers in North Carolina Public Schools;
Strengthen instruction in STEM fields in grades K-12 and post-secondary levels;
Promote scholarly and engagement collaborations in STEM Education; and
Increase the equitable use of STEM and educational technology in schools.

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C-STEM Staff

Dr. Catherine Schwartz
Director
252-737-4958
schwartzca@ecu.edu

Ann McClung
STEM Coordinator
APSI Director
Science Olympiad Director
252-737-4396
mcclunga15@ecu.edu

Kelly Williamson
Program Specialist
252-328-6922
williamsonk25@ecu.edu

Erin Kessel
Summer Ventures Director
kessele22@ecu.edu

Brittany Daniels
Graduate Assistant
MAEd Science Education, ’26

Kailee Grubbs
Student Worker
B.S. Computer Science, Mathematics, ’26

Ashley Williford
Student Worker
B.S. Elementary Education, ’26

Carleigh Harris
Student Worker
B.S. Elementary Education, ’27

Annika Bhardwaj
Student Worker
B.S. Engineering, ’28

Saline Kulas
Student Worker
B.S. Engineering, ’28

Contact Us

General:
252-328-6885 | cstem@ecu.edu
AP Summer Institute:
252-737-4396 | APSI@ecu.edu
Science Olympiad:
252-737-4396 | scienceolympiad@ecu.edu
Summer Ventures:
252-328-6036 | summerventures@ecu.edu
Fax:
252-328-6491

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Street Address:
1038 WH Smith Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
Look for the purple roof!

Mailing Address:
Center for STEM Education
Mail Stop 521
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858