Program Overview

Science Math and Technology Education

The Science Math and Technology Education (SMATE) program is a part of the College of Science and Engineering at Western Washington University.

About SMATE

• The SMATE department has a rich history and provides directions for visitors.
• The department is composed of faculty and teaching assistants, as well as staff members.

People

• Faculty & TAs: The SMATE department has a team of experienced faculty members and teaching assistants.
  • Staff: The department is supported by a team of staff members.

Academics

• Advising: The department offers advising services to students.
• Courses: SMATE provides a range of courses for students.
• Majors: The department offers various majors for students to pursue.
• Student Resources: SMATE provides resources to support student learning and success.
• TA Program: The department has a teaching assistant program in place.

Become a K-12 STEM Teacher

• Elementary STEM Teacher: SMATE offers programs for students interested in becoming elementary STEM teachers.
• Middle School STEM Teacher: The department also provides programs for students interested in teaching STEM subjects at the middle school level.
• High School STEM Teacher: SMATE offers programs for students who want to become high school STEM teachers.
• STEM Clubs & Organizations: The department is involved in various STEM clubs and organizations.
• Volunteer Opportunities: SMATE provides volunteer opportunities for students to gain experience in STEM education.

Scholarships

• WWU's Scholarship Portal: Western Washington University has a scholarship portal that provides information on available scholarships.
• Past Scholarship Recipients: The university also recognizes past scholarship recipients.

Equity and Inclusion

• Resources for History, Heritage & Awareness Months: SMATE provides resources to support history, heritage, and awareness months.
• CSE's Ambassador Program: The College of Science and Engineering has an ambassador program in place.

Projects

The SMATE department is involved in various projects to promote STEM education.

Resources

• SMATE Library and Stockroom: The department has a library and stockroom that provides resources for students and faculty.
• EduTOYpia: SMATE is involved in the EduTOYpia project.
• Faculty Resources: The department provides resources to support faculty members.
• K-12 Community Resources: SMATE offers resources to support the K-12 community.
• Slesnick Symposium: The department is involved in the Slesnick Symposium.
• Student Resources: SMATE provides resources to support student learning and success.

The Whole School Success Partnership (TWSSP)

The Whole School Success Partnership is a program focused on improving student achievement in five schools across three districts. The program aims to:

1. Improve teachers' subject-matter knowledge in mathematics, science, and English Language Arts.
2. Improve principal and assistant principal's subject matter content and instructional leadership skills specific to mathematics, science, and English Language Arts.

SMATE Location

The SMATE department is located in the College of Science and Engineering at Western Washington University, SL 220, 516 High St MS 9155, Bellingham, WA.