Initiatives
Discover how STEMx supports faculty in refining their teaching, building connections, exploring new ideas and scaling innovative practices across the College of Natural Sciences.
Advancing Practice
We envision a culture where instructors continuously refine their teaching and support one another in that shared pursuit.
CNS Expert Teaching Assessment Program
Fostering Connection
We make it easy to talk about teaching. Across roles and departments, we help educators connect, collaborate and grow.
Catalyzing Discovery
We pilot, test and scale new ways to teach and learn—so great ideas turn into real impact.
Scaling Innovation
We turn innovation into infrastructure—bringing proven practices to life across a world-class STEM research environment.
Past Projects
Learn more about past collaborations that advanced teaching, learning and innovation in STEM education.
AI Live
Talks, demos, and workshops exploring how AI is transforming education, food security, psychology, invention and communication across campus and beyond. AI Live 2024
Texas Mindset Initiative
A collaboration between STEMx and the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute, the Texas Mindset Initiative (TxMI) faculty fellowship aimed to create learning environments that supported students in meeting high standards. Access mindset resources developed by CNS faculty on Canvas.
National Teaching Assessment Learning Community
STEMx and the Nutritional Sciences Department joined leaders from 20 R1 universities in shaping a 3-year teaching evaluation learning community sponsored by the Association of American Universities (AAU).
21st Century Initiative
Departments across the College of Natural Sciences redesigned their undergraduate majors to balance disciplinary content instruction with essential skill development in courses across the degree plans.