TERC’s NeuroVivid to Join NextGen STEMFest 2026

May 22, 2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the NeuroVivid team will be at at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham, MA. NextGen STEMFest is a day-long event brings together more than 50 STEM organizations and companies to help visitors of all ages explore STEM through hands-on activities and interactive experiences.

NeuroVivid will be demonstrating activities from its Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) maker experience. Visitors will have the chance to explore how neuroscience and technology connect through engaging,

TERC’s Mike Cassidy Co-Authors New Article on Teaching AI Through Healthcare Data Science

May 19, 2026

TERC’s Mike Cassidy co-authored a new article, Increasing Data Literacy in High School Students Through Data Science and Healthcare: Part 1 of 2 Leading to AI Instruction. The article highlights lessons from the Data Science, AI and You (DSAIY) in Healthcare curriculum, which helps high school students build data literacy, visualization, and analysis skills through hands-on, culturally responsive learning experiences centered on real-world healthcare challenges and artificial intelligence. Access the article here.  » Read more

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TERC’s Michael Cassidy to Lead Biomimicry Session at RI STEAM Expo

April 29, 2026

TERC’s Biomimicry as an Authentic Anchor project will be featured at the RI STEAM Expo on May 9. Michael Cassidy will co-lead a professional learning session with collaborator Geling (Jazz) Xu, engaging educators in a hands-on “Fruit Harvest” activity inspired by nature.

The session introduces a standards-aligned lesson that integrates science, engineering, and computational thinking while supporting student engagement and real-world problem solving. Learn more here.

TERC’s Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki Leads New Journal Collection on Codesign for Neuroinclusive Learning

April 27, 2026

TERC is pleased to share that Senior Research Scientist Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki is organizing a new Article Collection in Cogent Education titled “Codesign for Neuroinclusive Learning: Participatory Approaches Across K–12, Higher Education, and Informal Learning.”

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New REVISE Sessions Announced: Building Data Literacy Through Hands-On Activities

April 23, 2026

REVISE is launching a two-part series exploring how informal STEM education researchers and practitioners are bringing data literacy to life through engaging, hands-on experiences.

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