| The Science and Mathematics Teacher Association at WMU is organized for the following purposes: |
 To build a community of those interested in mathematics and the sciences and the teaching of these content areas, involving faculty and students, at both
undergraduate and graduate levels, local classroom teachers, and WMU alumni |
| To foster and encourage communication and collaboration among and between these groups and the public to enrich the understanding of mathematics, the
sciences, and mathematics and science education |
| To promote life-long learning |