The mission of the IDEAS Alliance is to create a space for belonging in STEM education within the Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin community. We promote the application of evidence-based practices in STEM education to catalyze systemic change and advance STEM fields and practitioners.

In particular, the program seeks to:

1. Increase faculty expertise in high-impact practice and student-centered pedagogy
2. Attract, retain, support, and advance all STEM students, staff, and faculty
3. Promote STEM education that includes analysis of the social context in which science is practiced
4. Cultivate awareness and belonging in STEM environments
5. Promote policies & nurture climates that attract and retain students and educators in STEM disciplines
6. Foster collaborative communities for Universities of Wisconsin STEM administrators, educators, and students.

In order to carry out this mission our activities include:

1. Offering data-informed, evidence-based faculty development opportunities
2. Disseminating best practices to increase a sense of belonging in STEM
3. Providing role models of STEM professionals, scholars, and educators
4. Opportunities to build alliances and strengthen mentorship across the UW System