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

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

STEM Learning While Making: “All lives can’t matter until Black lives matter”
STEM Learning While Making: “All lives can’t matter until Black lives matter”

Tucker-Raymond, E., Gravel, B.E., Wagh, A., & Klimczak, S.
April 1, 2018

Counterspaces for Women of Color in STEM Higher Education: Marginal and Central Spaces for Persistence and Success
Counterspaces for Women of Color in STEM Higher Education: Marginal and Central Spaces for Persistence and Success

Maria Ong , Janet M. Smith, and Lily T. Ko
August 1, 2017

Enacting Agency: The Strategies of Women of Color in Computing
Enacting Agency: The Strategies of Women of Color in Computing

Apriel K. Hodari, Mia Ong, Lily T. Ko, and Janet M. Smith
March 18, 2016

Agency of Women of Color in STEM: Individual and Institutional Strategies for Persistence and Success
Agency of Women of Color in STEM: Individual and Institutional Strategies for Persistence and Success

Mia Ong, Lily Ko, and A.K. Hodari
May 8, 2016

Enabling Courage: Agentic Strategies of Women of Color in Computing
Enabling Courage: Agentic Strategies of Women of Color in Computing

A.K. Hodari, Mia Ong, Lily Ko, & J. Smith
August 8, 2015

Inside The Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Undergraduate and Graduate Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Inside The Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Undergraduate and Graduate Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Maria (Mia) Ong, Carol Wright, Lorelle L. Espinosa, Gary Orfield
September 8, 2011

The Status of Women of Color in Computer Science
The Status of Women of Color in Computer Science

Mia Ong
July 1, 2011

The Mini-Symposium on Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
The Mini-Symposium on Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Maria (Mia) Ong
October 28, 2010