NAWC2 Seeks Native American women for research

July 5, 2019

NAWC2, a research project conducted by researchers at American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and TERC, is looking for Native women and two-spirit individuals who are undergraduate students in computer science for a study for a stipend. Participate in the study. Check out the project website.

Storybook STEM team is seeking input and expertise

July 1, 2019

The Storybook STEM project team is seeking input from researchers and educators who use children’s books as a tool to support STEM learning with preschool-age children and their families. Please share your expertise with this five-minute survey.

Andee Rubin speaks on fake news and social media

June 24, 2019

Andee Rubin participated in the Presidential session panel discussion about fake news, social media, and how the learning sciences can respond at the International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2019 in Lyons, France.

Designing Biomimetic Robots staff at ISTE 2019

June 20, 2019

Going to ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia? TERC’s Designing Biomimetic Robots project staff will be there. Stop by June 25, 4:00–6:00 pm, Level 4, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 15.

Experimental and quasi-experimental designs in visitor studies

June 3, 2019

Using three designs from recent research (fully randomized experiment, post-test only quasiexperimental design with comparison condition, and post-test with independent pre-test design), we discuss challenges and trade-offs related to feasibility, participant experience, alignment with research questions, and internal and external validity.

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