At the heart of CSATS’ mission is a deep belief that STEM education should be relevant, hands-on, and empowering. Through innovative programs co-created with educators and researchers, CSATS helps translate Penn State’s groundbreaking science into classroom-ready experiences that spark student curiosity and strengthen academic outcomes.
CSATS i-STEAM Workshops offer hands-on, research-based STEAM training for K–12 educators.
CSATS week-long workshops connect teachers to Penn State research through hands-on STEM experiences.
CSATS offers K–12 students year-round STEM challenges and summer research experiences at Penn State.
RET is a 7-week summer program where teachers do research with PSU faculty and create classroom projects.
The Resource Center is the go-to hub where K–12 educators, district leaders, and STEM researchers discover classroom-ready, research-powered materials designed to enhance STEM teaching and learning. Curated from Penn State’s interdisciplinary expertise, these resources are free or low-cost, standards-aligned, and ready to be seamlessly adopted in schools.
AG SEED-LINGS is a K-5 educational program funded by a USDA NIFA K-14 grant, created through a collaboration between Penn State’s Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS) and the Center for Pollinator Research.
Authentic Plant Pollinator Landscape Research for Education (APPL-RED) a teacher professional development program that ran for secondary science educators.
Shaping Authentic Practices by Engaging in Modeling of A Topic with Teachers to Explore Research in Science (SHAPE MATTERS) is funded by an NIH Science Education Partnership Award.
Microbe Marvels: Decoding the hidden heroes of human health was a one-day i-STEAM workshop for teachers hosted by the Center for Science and the Schools, Dr. Patterson’s lab, and graduate students from the Integrative Analysis for Metabolic Phenotypes NIH T32 Training grant at Penn State.
Headwater Investigations for Kids and Educators to Promote Watershed Research and Stewardship. Discover how to bring meaningful environmental education to life in your classroom focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Pennsylvania.
Co-developed with experts in virology, epidemiology, agent-based modeling, and public health preparedness, this introductory FREE course allows middle and high school students to learn about COVID-19 through the lenses of three distinct scientific fields.
Ready to bring cutting-edge STEM research into your classroom? Connect with CSATS to explore professional development opportunities, classroom resources, and partnerships that will engage your students in authentic scientific and engineering practices. We look forward to hearing from you.