Natural Science Education Center (NSEC)

Female speaker talking to students at the Natural Science Education Center classroom, with tables, chairs, and human anatomy figure and illustrations

Located in building 9, room 9-143, the Natural Science Education Center (NSEC) is a dedicated academic resource space administered by CSTEP. It serves as a hub for science-focused study and support, and also houses the main offices of the CSTEP program.

The center hosts a variety of events for CSTEP students and guests, including weekly CSTEP Wednesday Forums, orientation sessions, the Summer Bridge program, and more. During these events, the center is closed to the general public, and a notice will be posted on the door.

Whether you're brushing up on biology, reviewing anatomy, or preparing for exams, NSEC offers a supportive learning environment with access to high-quality academic resources and peer-led support.

What You’ll Find at NSEC

Students are welcome to explore a range of materials designed to support hands-on and visual learning, including:

  • Anatomy models
  • Microscopes and prepared slides
  • Educational charts and diagrams
  • Study guides and course materials

We recently expanded our collection of anatomy models, which now includes:

  • Life-sized and detailed brain
  • Organs and system model
  • Skeletons and skull models
  • Spinal cord with nerve endings
  • Human torsos
  • Arm and leg musculature
  • Neuroanatomy head
  • DLX 8-part brain model
  • External/internal heart
  • Wards intestinal wall model
  • Giant dissectible eye with eyelid (five times actual size)
  • Human skin model featuring hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands, subcutaneous fat, dermal papillae, and Pacinian corpuscle
  • Detailed life-size larynx and tongue model (separates into five parts)

Students are also encouraged to bring their own textbooks, notes, and assignments to use while studying in the center.

Academic Enrichment

As a core part of the CSTEP program, NSEC provides academic support for students pursuing studies in science: nursing, biology, medicine, dentistry, etc.

Students have access to one-on-one and small-group tutoring provided by professional and peer tutors, academic guidance from volunteer faculty, and peer-led study groups.

Whether you're working independently or collaborating with classmates, NSEC is designed to help you study effectively using quality resources so you can achieve your academic goals.

Hours

NSEC hours vary each semester depending on tutor and staff availability. Always check the calendar posted at the door for the most current schedule.

Unless otherwise noted, regular hours are:
Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm