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Native American Heritage Month
Join the Virtual Academic Info Fair 11/20/25 from 4-5:15pm
Considering a career in elementary or middle-school teaching? Come talk to SMATE's advisors!
Dr. Debi Hanuscin and Lori Torres will be ready to talk about:
- Elementary General Science BAE
- Elementary General Science Minor
- More pathways to Teacher Certification K-8
Virtual Session link: Drop in !
Elementary STEM Teaching Degrees
Majors for people who want to teach elementary and want to have a specialization in STEM:
Middle Level STEM Teaching Degrees
Majors for people who want to teach middle level and want to have a specialization in STEM:
Secondary STEM Teaching Degrees
Majors for people who want to teach secondary and want to have a specialization in STEM:
SMATE
We are an interdisciplinary Science Education Center striving towards the best in science teaching education. Our mission and values guide us to improving teaching and learning through the lens of equity, inclusion and STEM literacy for all.
- Learn about SMATE's Learning Resource Center, open to the Western and greater K-12 community!
- Learn about SMATE's work with partners in our Bellingham Community!
SMATE is open Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm
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