Our projects address the full spectrum of topics and issues associated with STEM education, and they often result in insightful and inspiring publications.

From books to peer-reviewed journals, op-ed pieces, and conference presentations, our publications allow you to explore the wide range of research TERC staff have undertaken for more than 50 years. These materials answer challenging questions, uncover important findings, and delve deeper into creating a level playing field for life-long learners. Every day we strive to inform and engage our audience with the best practices in education for all learners, as well as professional development, and evaluation. We’re moving the world forward with STEM education, and our publications can help you join the movement.

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What Motivates Native Computer Science Students?
What Motivates Native Computer Science Students?

Christina B. Silva, Dr. Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Dr. Maria Ong, and Dr. Kathy DeerInWater
April 22, 2021

Assessing implicit computational thinking in Zoombinis puzzle gameplay
Assessing implicit computational thinking in Zoombinis puzzle gameplay

Elizabeth Rowe, Ma Victoria Almeda, Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Richard Scruggs, Ryan Baker, Erin Bardar, Santiago Gasca
January 27, 2021

Use of a Signing Bioscience Dictionary in Increasing Student Interpreters’ American Sign Language Life Science Vocabulary
Use of a Signing Bioscience Dictionary in Increasing Student Interpreters’ American Sign Language Life Science Vocabulary

Judy Vesel, Tara Robillard, and M. Diane Clark
January 11, 2021

Use of Facebook as a Resource for STEM Teachers of K-12 Students and Educators of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students and Neurodiverse Learners During the Pandemic
Use of Facebook as a Resource for STEM Teachers of K-12 Students and Educators of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students and Neurodiverse Learners During the Pandemic

Judy Vesel and Tara Robillard
February 9, 2021

Sharpening Our Focus on Equity: Reflections from the Storybook STEM Project
Sharpening Our Focus on Equity: Reflections from the Storybook STEM Project

Scott Pattison and Gina Svarovsky
January 15, 2021

Teaching with robotics: creating and implementing integrated units in middle school subjects
Teaching with robotics: creating and implementing integrated units in middle school subjects


November 2, 2020

Pathways for Paraeducators
Pathways for Paraeducators

Judy Storeygard and Karen Mutch-Jones
December 1, 2020

Connecting Field Trips and Family Interest: A Tool to Elicit English- and Spanish-Speaking Families’ Interests
Connecting Field Trips and Family Interest: A Tool to Elicit English- and Spanish-Speaking Families’ Interests

Martha Merson and Scott Pattison
October 26, 2020

The development of students’ computational thinking practices in elementary- and middle-school classes using the learning game, Zoombinis
The development of students’ computational thinking practices in elementary- and middle-school classes using the learning game, Zoombinis

J. Asbell-Clarke, E. Rowe, V. Almeda, T. Edwards, E. Bardar, S. Gasca, R.S. Baker, R. Scruggs
October 10, 2020

Research Briefs through Interpreters’ Eyes: Recommendations for Scientists Sharing Park‐Based Research
Research Briefs through Interpreters’ Eyes: Recommendations for Scientists Sharing Park‐Based Research

Martha Merson, Alyssa Parker‐Geisman, Louise C. Allen, Nickolay I. Hristov
September 24, 2020