Chicago State University Science Education Portal
Science Van Program Chicago State University conducts a science van program which consist of Pedagogical Content Knowledge Courses and Courses on implementing inquiry-based activities for high school physics teachers in the Chicago area. The goals of the program are (1) to provide physics teachers with courses on implementing hands-on inquiry-based teaching using both basic equipment and technology and (2) to provide teachers, who have completed this course, with follow-up support through a van service that will bring the laboratory equipment to the teacher's classroom.
Noyce Program The Chicago State University (CSU) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholars Program will facilitate STEM undergraduates and STEM professionals in becoming effective high school science teachers in the Urban School District through scholarships, mentoring, and induction year support. Noyce Fellows receive tuition and support for living expenses as well as opportunities for internships and travel to local and national science education conferences.
PhysTEC Our newest program, PhysTEC, has the goal of increasing the number of highly qualified physics teachers in the Chicago Area. The Chicago State University PhysTEC Program seeks to (1) increase the number of students in our secondary education program in physics, (2) increase the number of students pursuing certification in science with a designation in physics, (3) create a stronger connection between our inservice programs and our preservice programs, (4) provide an early teaching/reflection opportunity that links inservice and preservice teachers, and (5) provide appropriate research and teaching opportunities for preservice teachers to develop strong Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK).
Secondary Education Advising	Coming soon!