A collaborative research paper, “Expanding AI Ethics in Higher Education Technical Curricula: A Study on Perceptions and Learning Outcomes of College Students”

March 5, 2025

has been accepted for presentation at the ASEE 2025 Conference this June in Montreal, Quebec. Co-authors Indu Varshini Jayapal, Jim Hammerman and Theodora Chaspari are from the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado – Boulder and TERC.

New Paper “Bridging Disciplines: Integrating Computer Science and Social Studies in Rural Middle Schools”

March 5, 2025

Published in Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1. Written by Debra Bernstein, Eric Hochberg, Santiago Gasca, Michael Berson, Kristen Franklin, and Perry Shank. Read more here.

The Power of Play: TERC Featured in Motherhood Moment on Game-Based Learning

February 24, 2025

TERC was recently featured in Motherhood Moment, where our experts discussed how educational games like Zoombinis help children develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills, especially neurodivergent learners. The article highlights how game-based learning makes education more engaging and accessible. Read the full article here.

TERC Announces Christine Reich as New President 

February 21, 2025

Christine Reich, PhD will join TERC as its president on July 1, 2025. A distinguished educator, social science researcher, and former museum executive, Reich brings a deep commitment to advancing STEM education opportunities for all learners. 

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Zoombinis Club: Got to Save them All

February 13, 2025

Looking for something to do this February break? Join Zoombinis Club for a morning of collaboration, problem solving and fun! This workshop will take place at TLC Studios in Dedham, MA on Thursday Feb. 20 from 10-11:30am

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