Texas Middle School Math and Science Teachers

The goal of the (MS)² Understanding by Design program is to prepare and increase the number of highly qualified in-service middle school mathematics and science teachers to become well developed in content knowledge. Through participation in this program, teachers will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment through their experiences in novel learning communities encompassing a team of mathematics and science teachers as well as university STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and education faculty. During this six year endeavor, (MS)² participants will engage in:

1. Tailored professional development experiences as well as STEM and education courses.
2. Community building between Texas Tech University STEM and education faculty, and in-service mathematics and science teachers.
3. Collaborative design and implementation of integrated STEM modules.
4. Grant proposal writing and manuscript productions suitable for publication in STEM-based education journals (e.g., National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics).
5. Development of cyber-enabled support network and dissemination platforms for statewide outreach.