South Arkansas Mathematics and Science STEM Center

The mission of the South Arkansas Mathematics and Science STEM Center (SAMSSC) is to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education to P-16 teachers by providing research and standards-based professional development, curriculum alignment assistance, and assessment support for mathematics and science teachers. Through these methods, mathematics and science teachers will become inquiry-style instructors, will center lessons on critical thinking and problem solving, and all students will become mathematical and scientifically literate. These goals align with Henderson State University’s goals of producing citizens who are able to think logically therefore making wise, educated choices about themselves, their families, their state, and their country.

Click here to view a list of the professional development opportunities available.

The South Arkansas Mathematics & Science STEM Center and the Dawson Education Cooperative are excited to host the Destination Science Challenge!  Destination Science provides teachers, students, and the community the opportunity to experience the importance of STEM education in their everyday lives. Destination Science is a competition that challenges students to use creativity and imagination along with science, technology, mathematics and mechanical ability to build or modify an apparatus that performs a practical function. The competition is open to all students in grades 5^th – 12^th.

Our office is located in the Oliver House on the Henderson State University campus and our hours of operation are 7:30am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Phone: 870-230-5417
Fax: 870-230-5099
E-mail: cooleym@hsu.edu 

Mailing address:

SAMSC
Henderson State University
1100 Henderson St., Box 7663
Arkadelphia, AR  71999-0001

Faculty and Staff