Our Network

The SCIENCE Collaborative unites 14 institutions, 250+ members, and impacts more than 15,000 students annually. Together, we're building an innovative model for higher education where every student can thrive in STEM.

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1. Elon University

A North Carolina-based liberal arts college that brings deep expertise of experiential and engaged learning.

2. Fairfield University

A Jesuit Catholic university in Connecticut committed to student-centered STEM pathways and connecting rigorous learning with meaningful impact.

3. Fisk University

A HBCU in Nashville, grounded in liberal arts and research, cultivating STEM leaders and advancing representation in the sciences.

4. Fort Lewis College

A public liberal arts college in Colorado, distinguished for place-based education and access for Indigenous students.

5. Hamilton College

A private liberal arts college located in upstate New York, recognized for rigorous academics, individualized mentorship, and faculty-student engagement.

6. Oglethorpe University

An Atlanta-based, opportunity-focused private liberal arts institution, distinguished for its college access and success outcomes.

7. Otterbein University

A private liberal arts college in Ohio, offering models of personalized, practice-oriented STEM education, known for its community-engaged and applied learning.

8. Portland State University

An urban public university guided by its motto “Let Knowledge Serve the City,” leading in civic engagement and applied STEM research.

9. Simmons University

A women’s-serving college and professions-focused university in Boston, highlighting pathways to leadership and service in STEM.

10. University of Alaska Anchorage

As a regional hub for community-responsive education, aligning STEM learning with workforce and regional needs.

11. University of Iowa

A R1 public research university scales impactful practices across a research-intensive environment.

12. University of Minnesota Morris

A public liberal arts college serving a large Indigenous student population, emphasizing interdisciplinary, civic engagement, and integrating STEM learning in close-knit, rural contexts.

13. University of New Mexico

A R1 flagship and Hispanic-Serving Institution, UNM contributes leadership in broad STEM access, culturally responsive teaching, and place-based innovation.

14. Xavier University

A Cincinnati Jesuit Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, emphasizing holistic student formation, intellectual rigor, service, and leadership.

Our Leaders

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Katie Johnson
SCIENCE Collaborative
Executive Director
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Tamar Bernfeld
University of Iowa
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Joan Esson
Otterbein University
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Gary Lewandowski
Xavier University
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Christine Rodriguez
Fairfield University
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Gabie Smith
Elon University
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Shoshana Zeisman-Pereyo
Portland State University