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About Us

Empowering STEM Education Across New York State

The New York State STEM Education Collaborative is dedicated to advancing science, technology, engineering, and math education for students, educators, and advocates. Through outreach, resources, and events, we help build a stronger STEM community.

The NYSSEC is a member of the STEMx Coalition.

Our collaborative brings together passionate professionals to support innovative classroom practices and provide opportunities for meaningful STEM learning.

Engaging Educators and Community Members

To define and promote the scope and integration of STEM education as a state-wide and national model.

Exemplary Practice Sharing

Facilitate and ensure that all students engage with dynamic technology, engineering, and integrative STEM learning experiences throughout their Pre K-12 school education.

Meet Our STEM Collaborative Team

Our team endeavors to unite interested STEM professionals, and advocates who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovative STEM educators and administrators.

Clark Greene, Ph.D. NYSSEC President

Mary Ann Nickloy, Ph.D. NYSSEC Vice President

Frank Roma, NYSSEC Treasurer, NYSSPE

Tracy Young, NYSSEC Secretary / Social Media

KEY TEAM MEMBERS

Karin Dykeman, SUNY Oswego

Paula Fernezza, STANYS

Melissa Hirt, North Colonie Central Schools

Phyllis O’Donnell, Ph.D. SUNY Broome

Fred Pidgeon, STANYS Past President 

Amber Simpson, Ph.D. Binghamton Univ.

Marie Wicks, STEM Lab Coord. Franklin Square S.D.

William Youngfert NYSTEEA Past President

Joeseph Zawicki, Ph.D. SUNY Buffalo State Univ.

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Get Involved with STEM Education in New York, Join Our STEM Community!

Join the New York State STEM Education Collaborative to inspire the next generation of innovators. Explore ways to support STEM education through volunteering, donations, and community engagement.

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Why Get Involved?

Make a Lasting Impact

Your support helps us deliver engaging STEM experiences, provide valuable resources, and create opportunities for students and educators across New York State.

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Ways You Can Contribute

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Connect with our STEM Education Community

Contact Details to learn more about volunteering, partnership, and sharing.

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Social: Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook

Volunteer at Events

Support our workshops, fairs, and outreach programs as a volunteer.

Become a Partner

Collaborate with us to expand STEM opportunities in throughout New York State and beyond.

Sharing Expertise, Best Practices and Resources

Help us advance STEM Education by presenting best practices via institute presentations and sharing of instructional resources.