A program based in the College of Science, CSME works to enhance K-12 math and science instruction, undergraduate support and increase access that promotes success in science and mathematics for K-12 and undergraduate students.

Stroupe, interim associate dean for research and professor of educational psychology in the College of Education, will lead the center under this inter-college partnership, with a focus on improving graduation and job placement. The center also aims to support broader positive outcomes at the U and in classrooms across the state.  

Stroupe's appointment is enthusiastically and jointly supported by College of Science Interim Dean Pearl Sandick and Education Dean Frankie Santos Laanan.

"In partnership with the College of Education, I’m very happy to bring David Stroupe on board as Director of the Center for Science and Mathematics Education," said Sandick. "David’s leadership arrives at a pivotal moment, as STEM education undergoes rapid transformation to meet shifting societal demands and address the evolving technological landscape. I look forward to fruitful collaboration as we work together, with partners on campus and beyond, to promote student success in science and mathematics from K-12 through college."

“The CSME has long stood at the intersection of research, teaching, and public engagement—where ideas meet action,” said Dean Laanan. “Dr. Stroupe brings a mix of scholarly rigor and visionary leadership. His recent election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science is a testament to his national impact in science education. The College of Education and the College of Science are poised to impact AI literacy across the state, and Dr. Stroupe’s appointment signals a bold step forward in how we prepare educators, empower instructors, and inspire the next generation of STEM learners across Utah.”

Stroupe will kick off his first CSME Exchange on September 22 with Rebekah Cummings, Digital Matters Director for the U, with a faculty presentation on AI in the classroom. 

To learn more about CSME, visit csme.utah.edu.