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Sept 15 - Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month

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  • For General Info, computers, calculators, materials, or equipment checkout - please call 360.650.7680 to schedule an appointment during operating hours.
  • Advising and program questions, please contact Lori Torres @ torresl@wwu.edu or 360.650.7605

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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.  

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News and Events

Better in STEM grant funded

SMATE's Hanley, Borda & Warren receive a new NSF grant. The National Science Foundation has funded a study at Western Washington University, entitled Building…

New Computer Science endorsement approved by state board

SMATE/Computer Science faculty Hao and Hardin, were successful in getting PESB to add a Computer Science Endorsement!!

Successful Slesnick Symposium

May 5th and 6th saw our first Virtual Slesnick Symposium.  Dr. Bryan Dewsbury gave an exceptional keynote and workshop attended by over 100 participants.  Watch the…