What We Do

Our History 

In 1990 the University of Alberta established a centre for the promotion of teaching, research and curriculum excellence in school science, mathematics and technology education. The Centre was opened by Dr. Martha Piper, VP Research, and the opening presentation was made by Dr. Richard Taylor, then recent Nobel Laureate in physics. Dr. Heidi Kass was the first Director of CMASTE. CMASTE is now under the direction of Dr. Janelle McFeetors and Dr. Lynn McGarvey.

Despite its modest budget, the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (CMASTE) grew to provide leadership in disseminating current research in science, mathematics and technology education, working with teachers locally and in developing countries, and facilitating opportunities for collaborative work between business, government and education.

A commitment to a role as a national centre remained as a key goal of CMASTE, but reaching this goal requires considerable funding support. A generous donation to CMASTE from Imperial Oil, Ltd. enabled the Executive Board of CMASTE to develop a new national organization built on the foundation of CMASTE: The Imperial Oil National Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (IONCMASTE). When this funding ended IONCMASTE again became CMASTE.

Our Dream

It is our dream that we can learn from each other, co-ordinate our efforts, and truly make Canadian school mathematics, science and technology education the most innovative, exciting and effective in the world.