The United States is facing a crisis in science and technology: There will not be enough qualified students entering these fields in the coming years. This problem is especially acute for women and other under-represented groups. Research indicates that the number of women entering science and technology fields in the U.S. has plateaued or decreased in recent years. St. Catherine University seeks to reverse this trend, educating women scientists grounded in the liberal arts and a sense of social justice and ethics.

The Center of Excellence for Women, Science and Technology strengthens and builds on the university’s current CURRICULUM innovations in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). By developing their scientific knowledge and RESEARCH methods, students will be posed to become future leaders in SOCIETAL ISSUES related to science and technology.
This website shares the Center’s findings, presents RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS, and provides information about UPCOMING EVENTS for the greater community.

. MISSION The Center for Women, Science and Technology seeks to research and promote women-centered, innovative teaching and learning experiences in science and technology; develop strategies that foster and enable women’s pursuit of science and technology fields at all stages of education; support student-faculty collaborative research and advance St. Catherine University’s leadership in preparing teachers and professionals who have a strong grounding in math, science and technology. .