S. Megan Che

S. Megan Che is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Clemson University's College of Education. Her work centers on equity, social justice, and culturally responsive pedagogy in STEM education, with a focus on mathematics and computer science. She has secured over $3.995 million in external funding as Principal or Co-Principal Investigator from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of State.

Her research seeks to dismantle systemic inequities in access to high-quality STEM education, particularly for racially and socioeconomically marginalized students. She leads the NSF-funded CR?CS project, which prepares South Carolina teachers to deliver culturally responsive computer science instruction, significantly expanding access to high school computer science for underserved populations.

Dr. Che has published over 60 journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers. She served as guest editor for a special issue of Investigations in Mathematics Learning on social justice in mathematics education and has held national leadership roles, including President of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning.

• PhD in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, University of Oklahoma, 2005
• MS in Mathematics, Colorado State University, 1997
• BS in Meteorology, University of Oklahoma, 1995

She teaches courses ranging from historical foundations of mathematics education to secondary mathematics teaching and supervision. Her funded projects reflect a sustained commitment to teacher development and systemic improvement in STEM education.

Scientific Awards and Leadership:

• President, Research Council on Mathematics Learning
• Board Member, School Science and Mathematics Association

Dr. Che has led multiple large-scale grants, including an NSF CS for All RPP grant ($1.13M), an NSF study on single-sex education ($524K), and a U.S. Department of State International Leaders in Education Program ($690K over multiple years). These projects emphasize teacher preparation, educational equity, and international collaboration.

She is affiliated with research labs and initiatives within the College of Education, contributing to Clemson’s broader mission of inclusive excellence in education. Her work continues to influence policy and practice in STEM teacher education and equitable curriculum design.