A reception was held Monday to celebrate a newly acquired space in Erickson Hall and the continuation of a partnership in math and science education.

Former classroom space on the second floor of the hall has been remodeled to house the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, which has been spread throughout campus since 2003.

Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education, or PROM/SE, is an initiative to better K-12 science and mathematics education in a five-year research effort, funded by a $35 million National Science Foundation agreement.

PROM/SE is one of the many different efforts housed in the center, reaching out to 62 school districts across Michigan and Ohio. It has raised $11 million so far in funding.