STEM Education Transformation
We collaborate with the STEM Education Advisory Board to guide departmental-/program-based curricular change projects with a focus on gateway, large-enrollment, lab, and high attrition courses, empowering change agents to design for student success and transform STEM education at scale so all students can thrive.
STEM Teaching Excellence Featured Programs
We cultivate learner-centered teaching practices and catalyze pedagogical innovations that benefit all learners by fostering resilience, sense of belonging, and holistic student success through communities of practice and multi-institutional programming, including the CIRTL Certificate Program.
CIRTL Certificate Program
Northwestern is a longstanding member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), an internationally recognized network of over 40 research universities supporting the development of future faculty committed to implementing accessible, evidence-based teaching practices. The Searle Center facilitates Northwestern graduate students and postdocs who pursue recognition as a CIRTL Associate, Practitioner, and Scholar. Learn more.
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a 60-minute in-person scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies. We will delve into curious questions with exemplary teacher-scholars. Learn more.
Student Experiences in STEM
Student Experiences in STEM is an evidence-driven reading circle focusing on students’ experiences, development, and their perceptions of commonly used learning practices and the classroom environment. Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate. Learn more.