A growing body of research indicates elementary and high school students benefit from hands-on exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and approaches. Yet well-prepared teachers who can make this happen are in critically short supply in Oklahoma and much of the rest of the country.
“Developing a pipeline of conscientious, highly qualified teachers – as well as classroom volunteers, parents and other education stakeholders – who know how to bring STEM to life for K-12 students is a pressing educational priority,” said Josh Corngold, chair of TU’s Department of Education. Launched in fall 2023, the Kelble Makerspace in Chapman Hall is rising to this challenge.
In addition to shelving, work benches, chairs, and whiteboards, there are abundant prototyping materials, such as notecards, tape, craft sticks, cardboard, and fabric…
