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Welcome to the Whitaker Center

 
 

The Whitaker Center for STEM Education, [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] is a collaboration of faculty, staff, and students from Florida Gulf Coast University's College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education, and the College of Engineering who are committed to improving the delivery and content of science and mathematics across all levels. Our efforts support university faculty, graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, K-12 educators, and community organizations interested in the advancement of STEM education for the benefit of society. The Center also fosters the scholarship of STEM education and supports efforts that advance pedagogy – scholarship shared with a nationwide audience through educational research, publication, and presentation at national conferences.

 

Congratulations to Naples High School
The Overall Winner of the 2013 Solar Go-Kart Challenge!

Solar Go-Kart Challenge

 

 

Contact info:

Cheryl Brown
Administrative Assistant
Office: Whitaker Hall 225
Phone: (239) 590-7444
cbrown@fgcu.edu

Laura Frost, Ph.D., Director
Professor of Chemistry (CV)
Office : Whitaker Hall 223
Phone: 239 590-1434
lfrost@fgcu.edu

Upcoming Events
Whitaker Center Spring 2013

EVERY FRIDAY 8-10 AM

COFFEE and CONVERSATION

Whitaker Hall 225

Come for a visit!


CAS: "Paleoclimatology" 

Speaker: Dr. Joanne Muller (FGCU)

Date: Apr. 11 @ 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: WH 101

*Coffee, tea, and assorted snacks available in Whitaker Foyer at 3:30pm

 

CAS: "Ciguatera Fish Poisoning"

Speaker: Dr. Michael Parsons (FGCU)

Date: Apr. 18 @ 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: WH 101

*Coffee, tea, and assorted snacks available in Whitaker Foyer at 3:30pm

 

Introduction to TUES: NSF Workshop

Date: Apr. 25 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: TBA

*To RSVP for a spot in this interactive session with NSF, email lfrost@fgcu.edu

 

For the full CAS STEM Seminar Schedule, click here.

 

 

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