About the Math & Science Learning Center

The Math & Science Learning Center (MSLC) offers many services to the CSU community, area schools, and the region. The MSLC:
- Offers tutoring services in core math and science classes, and similar coursework for education majors
- Is a venue for professional development activities using model lab demonstrations, current technology and hands-on techniques 
- Acts as a research laboratory focused on observing how math and science are learned
- Is a gathering place for pre-service teachers and campus instructors to collaborate, share experiences and engage in mentoring activities
- Contains a library of pedagogical and scholarship resources

Staff at the MSLC are involved in many projects. They assist with the coordination of events for regional schools, including the Science & Engineering Fair and the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament at CSU (see links page for more info on these events).

The MSLC provides a variety of resources to CSU students and faculty, as well as to regional school teachers. 

Student Resources

• A small computer lab.

• Math and science course textbooks (available to use for tutoring and studying at the MSLC). These have been generously donated by CSU faculty.
  
  Math topics include: Algebra/Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics.
  
  Science topics include: Anatomy/Physiology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Water, Environmental Science, Genetics, Meteorology, Physics, Psychology.

• A set of GACE (Georgia Teachers Certification Exam) study guides are also available for science and math subjects.

• Graphing calculators may be borrowed for free for a class or test if students leave a form of I.D. with staff.

Faculty/Teacher Resources

A collection of faculty development books is available for loan. Topics include:
- improving teaching strategies
- inquiry-based learning
- incorporating hands-on activities into the classroom

The MSLC has smart classroom facilities for workshops and presentations, chemical lab benches and other lab equipment for K-12 teacher training events. Molecular models, rock collections, and math equipment can also be borrowed to enhance classes.