The mission of the Center for Science Education (CSE) is to enhance science teaching and learning through innovative education, research and community outreach programs. CSE provides graduate level education courses, a Master of Science Teaching program for pre-service science educators and professional development opportunities for current science educators. CSE also supports community partnerships that involve citizens and community institutions in activities that employ the inquiry practices of science. Through its programs, the CSE aims to help students and teachers raise their capacity to participate in the community as informed citizens.