About

Thank you for your interest in our department! Within Teachers College, our department focuses on the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – sometimes called STEM education. We have graduate studies in three programs: Mathematics education, Science education, and Technology, media and learning.

Our programs have a long and distinguished history. Some go back as far as the original founding of Columbia University in Morningside Heights. Others were the first graduate programs of their kinds in the United States. These storied traditions continue to shape our programs today.

Our programs also reflect the educational needs of a modern world. Faculty are doing cutting-edge research in their respective fields; their courses are engaging, innovative, relevant, and draw on the best research evidence and practice. Our outstanding students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, nationally and internationally; they graduate informed of contemporary issues in STEM education and empowered to contribute imaginative solutions.

Whether you are looking for how to integrate across the STEM subjects in teaching – and even incorporate the arts too – or how to be an effective educator or educational designer in any one of the STEM disciplines, our department is a great place to pursue your interests! The department’s students, faculty, and staff all contribute to a thriving and welcoming academic environment. Our graduates can attest that a degree from Teachers College, Columbia University will serve you well intellectually and in your future career.

We hope to hear from you – and to welcome you into the department.

Nick Wasserman
Chair, Department of Mathematics, Science & Technology
Professor of Mathematics Education