Achieving excellence in the education of principled leaders
The STEM Center
A Call to Action
The Citadel welcomes your
involvement with The STEM
Center. We invite you to
become active with our
initiatives by volunteering
your expertise, funding a
program, or helping make
contact with teachers and
schools in our region.
Simply send us an email or
call us at any time.
of Excellence at The Citadel
The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
Carolyn Kelley, Director
843.953.7121
ckelley1@citadel.edu
Dedicated to the enhancement of education in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines
A National Imperative
Our Program
To support America’s continued success in a global
economy, we are working to prepare students for the
21st century workforce.
The STEM Center at the Citadel is setting the standard for
excellence in STEM education.
Highlights of the Center include:
The STEM Center of Excellence is committed to:
•A first-class teacher professional development program
•Promoting STEM literacy in South Carolina and beyond
•An exemplary outreach program engaging students and
teachers in hands-on STEM activities
•Inspiring student interest in STEM
•Enhancing the STEM workforce
•Increasing opportunities for all people in the STEM
disciplines
Contact the STEM Center at your
convenience by calling 843.953.7121 or by
e-mail at ckelley1@citadel.edu
Be a part of our effort to help ensure the Lowcountry’s
success! Contact The Citadel to learn how you can play a
vital role in preparing South Carolina’s future workforce
and maintain America’s standing as a leader in these
important fields.
Connect with the Center and make a difference for
yourself and for others:
•Invigorate your STEM teaching with our professional
development offerings
•Advance your professional credentials by enrolling
in one of the School of Education Masters of Arts in
Teaching Biology or Math
Our Mission
The Citadel has created an effective model for enhancing
STEM learning in the region that specifically targets
grades P-20 in-service and pre-service teachers and
students.
Our Strategy
We equip the next generation of scientists, technologists,
engineers, mathematicians, and STEM teachers using:
•21st century skills, relevant content, and supporting
technologies
Our Objectives
Working with P-20 educators and STEM industry
professionals, we work to address the critical needs of
the region. We:
•Invigorate and expand STEM programs
•Offer a robust professional development program for
local and state teachers of the STEM disciplines
•Employ community outreach programs to encourage
and stimulate the interest of underrepresented students
in the STEM disciplines
•Forge partnerships to promote P-20 STEM education
•Support our programming by being a donor, a mentor,
or a volunteer