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.

C-STEM Staff

headshot of Catherine SchwartzDr. Catherine Schwartz
Director
252-737-4958
schwartzca@ecu.edu
headshot of Ann McClungAnn McClung
STEM Coordinator
APSI Co-Director
Science Olympiad Director
252-737-4396
mcclunga15@ecu.edu
Professional headshot of a person with shoulder-length highlighted hair against a light background.Kelly Williamson
Program Specialist
APSI Co-Director
Professional Development Coordinator
252-328-6922
williamsonk25@ecu.edu
headshot of Erin KesselErin Kessel
Summer Ventures Director
kessele22@ecu.edu
headshot of Kailee GrubbsKailee Grubbs
Graduate Assistant
M.S. Computer Science, ’27
Person in scuba diving gear posing outdoors after a dive.Andrew Elsenrath
Graduate Assistant
M.A. Maritime Studies and Nautical Archaeology, ’29
headshot of Carleigh HarrisCarleigh Harris
Student Worker
B.S. Elementary Education, ’27
headshot of Saline KulasSaline Kulas
Student Worker
B.S. Engineering, ’28
smiling woman in a pink shirtAubrie Dash
Student Worker
B.S. Elementary Education, ’28
Person wearing a purple “Pirate Teacher” shirt poses outdoors for a portrait.Gabby Lineberger
Student Worker
B.S. Elementary Education, ’30

Contact Us

General:
252-328-6885 | cstem@ecu.edu
AP Summer Institute:
252-737-4396 | APSI@ecu.edu
Science Olympiad:
252-737-4396 | mcclunga15@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