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Since its inception in 1993, the Portland State University Center for Science Education has been a vibrant part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Center prides itself on its ability to be responsive to the needs of community partners, students and faculty colleagues from all the disciplines of science. CSE programs have been successful in gaining national support from such prestigious organizations as the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Education. The mission of the Center for Science Education (CSE) is to enhance science teaching and learning through innovative education, research and community outreach programs. The Center provides graduate level education courses, a Master of Science Teaching program and professional development opportunities for current science educators. The Center also supports community partnerships that involve citizens and community institutions in activities that employ the inquiry practices of science. Through its programs, the Center aims to help students and teachers raise their capacity to participate in the community as informed citizens.
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