Empowering Students.
Supporting Educators.
Transforming Institutions.
We unite faculty, staff, administrators, and students nationwide to transform institutions with evidence-based practices that drive student success.
The Collaborative at a Glance
Empowering Students
Real impact from our collaborative educational approach.
“It’s made me a better leader, it’s made me a better listener, it’s made me a better communicator.”
“My perspective as a student really does matter, and there are people who care about what I am experiencing.”
“Our professor really made it welcoming…the changes we proposed would actually have an effect.”
VISION
All students at our institutions will be empowered and supported in their academic, professional, and personal goals during and beyond their early undergraduate STEM experiences.
Supporting Educators
Change happens when educators have the support, community, and practical tools they need. Through year-long communities of practice, we provide faculty and staff with structured professional development in evidence-based strategies. Our cross-institutional network means educators don't innovate in isolation—they learn alongside peers, share what works, and build lasting connections that sustain their growth.
“I have gained a large network of colleagues from across the nation who are as committed to student success as I am. This collaborative energizes me and encourages me to keep doing the hard work.”
— Shoshana Zeisman-Pereyo, Executive Director, Student Academic Support Services, Portland State University
“The SCIENCE Collaborative has provided the resources, learning, and networking that have supported and even transformed my teaching.”
— Amanda Chunco, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Elon University
Who We Are
The SCIENCE Collaborative unites 14 institutions, 250+ members, and impacts more than 15,000 students annually. Together, we're building an innovative model for higher education where every student can thrive in STEM.
A North Carolina-based liberal arts college that brings deep expertise of experiential and engaged learning.
A Jesuit Catholic university in Connecticut committed to student-centered STEM pathways and connecting rigorous learning with meaningful impact.
A HBCU in Nashville, grounded in liberal arts and research, cultivating STEM leaders and advancing representation in the sciences.
A public liberal arts college in Colorado, distinguished for place-based education and access for Indigenous students.
A private liberal arts college located in upstate New York, recognized for rigorous academics, individualized mentorship, and faculty-student engagement.
An Atlanta-based, opportunity-focused private liberal arts institution, distinguished for its college access and success outcomes.
A private liberal arts college in Ohio, offering models of personalized, practice-oriented STEM education, known for its community-engaged and applied learning.
An urban public university guided by its motto “Let Knowledge Serve the City,” leading in civic engagement and applied STEM research.
A women’s-serving college and professions-focused university in Boston, highlighting pathways to leadership and service in STEM.
As a regional hub for community-responsive education, aligning STEM learning with workforce and regional needs.
A R1 public research university scales impactful practices across a research-intensive environment.
A public liberal arts college serving a large Indigenous student population, emphasizing interdisciplinary, civic engagement, and integrating STEM learning in close-knit, rural contexts.
A R1 flagship and Hispanic-Serving Institution, UNM contributes leadership in broad STEM access, culturally responsive teaching, and place-based innovation.
A Cincinnati Jesuit Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, emphasizing holistic student formation, intellectual rigor, service, and leadership.
How We Create Change
We support educators to implement evidence based change in their classrooms.
When students assess and track their own learning, have iterative conversations with their instructors about their progress, and continue to work to improve their understanding based on instructor feedback, they have a deeper understanding of the course content, more efficiently build skills, and develop a growth mindset. We support educators to develop and implement evidence-based course design and strategies that support this process.
Understanding the student experience can inform and enhance instruction. Ascend is a data-driven learning program that provides educators insight into how students are experiencing their courses and feedback about how to make courses more engaging and focused on student success. The SCIENCE Collaborative provides community and institutional support for the implementation of Ascend and how to implement meaningful change based on the results.
Traditional undergraduate math courses often prove to be a barrier to student success and persistence in STEM. Corequisite courses, offered in parallel to traditional math or science courses, provide additional student support and enhance technical skills needed for more advanced courses. Across the SCIENCE Collaborative, educators are working together to use evidence-based approaches to develop, implement, and assess these corequisite courses to support student success.
To better understand how course dynamics, both inside and outside of the classroom, are affecting the student experience and their learning, Students as Partners programs across the SCIENCE Collaborative amplify student voices and bring student perspectives into course planning and implementation. Undergraduate students are paired with faculty teaching STEM courses and serve as thought partners in developing active, engaging, student-centered classrooms.
Why Partner With Us
The SCIENCE Collaborative is a vehicle to rapidly and strategically implement and scale evidence-based teaching practices. We are seeking and welcoming partners interested in our established programming and those looking to innovate and collaborate with our network.
For Funders
Join us at this critical moment in transforming STEM education and creating lasting impact.
For Educators
Transform your teaching with innovative, evidence-based strategies and support.
Contact Us
Katie Johnson, PhD
Executive Director, SCIENCE Collaborative
Xavier University