Center for Integrative Studies and STEM
CISSTEM is a university-based center for integrating research and innovation in the
teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
CISSTEM supports partnerships among higher education, local education agencies, the
business community, local philanthropies, and government and human service agencies
to align the unique expertise and capabilities of the partners to create an infrastructure
that will foster innovative teaching and promote learning in the STEM disciplines.
The ultimate purpose of CISSTEM is to ensure high quality math, science, and engineering
instruction to prepare the youth of Alabama with the 21st Century skills necessary
to participate in the emerging global economy.
Collaborative Opportunity Grant News
Wednesday - September 6, 2017
Centered on partnership and collaborative efforts between the University of South Alabama, Coastal Alabama Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Bishop State Community College, Chickasaw City School System, and the Mobile Area Education Foundation , Collaborative Opportunity Grant partners aim to reduce the transfer shock of
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Collaborative Opportunity Grant Kickoff
Wednesday - September 6, 2017
Project Partners from the University of South Alabama and three local community colleges- Coastal Alabama Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and Bishop State Community College, met on the campus of the University of South Alabama, Thursday, August 31, 2017, to formerly launch the Collaborative Opportunity Grant project.
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