Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

The Office of STEM Education coordinates efforts across New Hampshire to modernize and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

Get involved:

• Join the NH STEM Google group

Page contents:

• Vision & Mission
• Curriculum & Instruction Guidelines
• Initiatives and Funding Programs
• STEM Work at NH DOE
• STEM Education Partnerships in NH

Vision & Mission

Our vision is for all students in NH to:

• Learn foundational STEM concepts, including computer science and engineering, in the core curriculum.
• Apply STEM practices, including scientific research methods and engineering design and development processes.
• Utilize and develop communication and collaboration skills.
• Explore the connections between the STEM disciplines, their relation to the humanities, and their importance in our world.
• Become self-directed and empowered by making meaningful decisions in their education, and having access to pathways that lead to high-skill, high-demand occupations.

Our mission is:

• Facilitate coordination and collaboration between stakeholders.
• Develop and implement effective policy to ensure all students have access to effective STEM education.
• Develop resources and guidance to help educators advance STEM education.
• Leverage state and federal funding programs to support educators.

Curriculum & Instruction Guidelines

ESSA establishes the definition of a STEM School as “a school, or dedicated program within a school, that engages students in rigorous, relevant, and integrated learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science.”

Every school in NH should strive to meet this definition.

For more information, please visit:

• STEM Curriculum and Implementation Guidelines

Initiatives and Funding Programs

Current areas of focus include:

• Establishing Robotics Programs at more schools
• Establishing Computer Science as a part of the core curriculum.
• Implementing new Science standards, with emphasis on Science / Engineering practices.

Funding Programs include:

• Pre-Engineering & Technology Grant Program
• Robotics Education Program
• Student Support & Academic Enrichment Grants (ESSA Title IV-A)

STEM Work at NH DOE

Ongoing STEM-related work at DOE occurs in multiple divisions and bureaus.

Here are a few useful shortcuts:

• Certification / Credentialing
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Career & Technical Education

STEM Education Partnerships in NH

Advisories and Alliances

• STEM Task Force (2015-2016
• CS4NH Alliance
• Pre-Engineering & Technology Advisory Council (PETAC)

USNH:

• UNH Manchester: STEM Discovery Lab
• UNH Durham: Leitzel Center and STEM Teachers Collaborative at UNH Durham
• Plymouth State University: Holmes Center for School Partnerships

Others:

• North Country Education Services
• White Mountain Science, Inc.

Nate Greene Science Education Consultant (603) 271-5252 Nathaniel.Greene@doe.nh.gov