The Northwest Ohio Center of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (NWO) is a partnership between Bowling Green State University, University of Toledo, Owens State Community College, Lourdes College, University of Findlay, local school districts, educational service centers, business and non profit organizations.
The following are the purposes for which this organization has been created.
Mission: Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for people of all ages.
Vision: The Northwest Ohio Center of Excellence aims to advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for people of all ages. Our purpose is to work with community partners to (a) generate new knowledge about the science of teaching and learning, (b) apply this knowledge by developing the expertise of K-12 educators and higher education faculty, (c) increase public support for, and understanding of, the STEM subject areas, and (d) to stimulate the interest of young people, especially those in underrepresented groups, in these rewarding fields of study and career opportunities.
Goals: A list of the Center's goals may be found at http://www.nwocenter.org.