Rabieh Razzouk

The mission of LSI is to add measurable value to our clients and to society by applying valid and reliable theory and research to learning and performance.

The mission of the Florida State University Panama City STEM Institute is to promote educational excellence by: • Providing educators with professional skills and research-based practices that foster exemplary teaching and inspire meaningful learning. • Creating quality learning experiences for middle and high school students that inspire K-12 students to pursue STEM careers. • Establishing and maintaining vigorous regional partnerships of business, economic developers, chambers of commerce, workforce boards, educators and other STEM stakeholders.

The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR–STEM) is a multidisciplinary research center created by the Florida Legislature and competitively awarded to Florida State University in 2007.

The center’s mission is to help the State of Florida improve STEM teaching and learning in grades K-12 and prepare students for higher education and STEM careers in the 21st century.

Through impacts on teacher knowledge and classroom practice, FCR–STEM strives to:

• Improve student achievement in STEM fields.
• Narrow student achievement gaps in STEM fields.
• Increase student pursuit of STEM fields.

These broad goals are addressed primarily through high-quality research, teacher professional development, and the development of innovative resources and tools to support instruction aligned with curriculum standards.