Research Guides: STEM Education: STEM Ed Resources

University of Memphis: CRISTAL

The Center for Research and Innovation in STEM Teaching and Learning (CRISTAL) is an interdisciplinary university center chartered by the University of Memphis Provost to advance the university’s efforts to recruit, retain, and prepare the next generation of STEM researchers, educators, and industry professionals.

The role of the Center is to:

Provide coordination and support for STEM education related programs on campus,
Connect projects on campus with partners in local and regional industries,
Provide a point of contact between local and regional school districts and the University for K-12 STEM related initiatives,
Connect projects with funding sources,
Coordinate recruiting of local and regional students into STEM disciplines,
Connect faculty with University resources for the reform of classroom instruction.

The CRISTAL Center is located at 209 Dunn Hall, The University of Memphis
For information: call 901-678-1303 or email cristal@memphis.edu

STEM Education Government Documents

STEM education in action : local schools, nonprofits, and businesses doing their part to secure America's future
Hearing before the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, Monday, April 30, 2012.
What makes for successful K-12 STEM education : a closer look at effective STEM education approaches
Hearing before the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
STEM education in action : communities preparing for jobs of the future
Field hearing before the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, Monday, September 26, 2011.
STEM education in action : learning today-- leading tomorrow
Hearing before the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, Thursday, June 16, 2011
A systems approach to improving K-12 STEM education
Hearing before the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, first session, July 30, 2009.