Welcome! The UCA STEM Institute focuses on professional development and outreach to STEM teachers and students throughout central Arkansas. The Institute offers a variety of programs and resources throughout the year. Information on resources and projects can be found using the menu above.

Fall 2026 Hours of availability

The STEM Institute Office (Old Main 212) will have staff available during Fall 2026 during the following times:

Monday: 8am -12pm, 1pm-4pm

Wednesday: 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm

Friday: 1pm-4pm

Though staff are often in the office on other days, you are encouraged to call ahead to confirm prior to visitng. You can always schedule an appointment to visit by contacting us at ucasteminstitute@uca.edu or (501) 45-3426.

If you need immediate assistance and no one is available in the Old Main office, you can call the UCA Math Department at (501) 450-3147.

 

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Summer Camps

Summer Camps for 2026 were a big success! Information on Summer 2027 will be available near the start of the year on our Summer Camps page.

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Professional Development and School Outreach

The STEM Institute frequently partners with schools on professional development and enrichment activities for students. The Institute hosts a wide range of activities and resources and partners with a variety of content experts. Contact the Institute to discuss possible partnerships.

Email: ucasteminstitute@uca.edu

Phone#: (501) 450-3426

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Resources

The STEM Institute houses an extensive collection of resources, consisting of manipulative, classroom kits, consumable materials, technology resources, robotics, lesson kits, print materials, and more. Checkout is free for any K-12 teacher or UCA faculty and students. Hours for the current semester can be found here. The links below contain a list of materials available for checkout, as well as online and virtual resources for teachers and parents.

                           

 

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