A program that attracts students from around the world, the PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education offers students individually tailored programs that meet their research and leadership goals. Students are immersed in research throughout their studies and have opportunities to work with scientists, engineers and mathematicians on ground-breaking projects in the Columbus area, Ohio, the United States and across the globe. Ranked among the best in the country, the PhD program in STEM Education at Ohio State University attracts students worldwide. With faculty who are both longstanding and emerging leaders in their fields, students are presented with numerous educational and research opportunities. PhD candidates are immersed in research from the beginning to the end of their programs as they take courses, work on funded projects and complete research apprenticeships with faculty members. They are encouraged and provided support to engage in scholarly endeavors including presenting and participating at national and international conferences and publishing in collaboration with faculty. Almost all students accepted to the doctoral program in STEM Education receive fellowships or assistantships that cover tuition and fees and provide a monthly stipend. The program also allows for students to collaborate with scientists, engineers and mathematicians both on and off campus – and even internationally. Easily available to STEM Education PhD candidates are opportunities for involvement in activities at the Center for Life Sciences, Mathematics Learning Center, Ohio Resource Center, Ross Program, Byrd Polar Research Center, OSU Weinland Park Center and the Engineering Education Innovation Center, to name a few.