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 55 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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Agentic Interest Development: How Spanish- and English-Speaking Caregivers from Low-Income Communities Leverage STEM Programs to Support Their Family Goals and Interests
Agentic Interest Development: How Spanish- and English-Speaking Caregivers from Low-Income Communities Leverage STEM Programs to Support Their Family Goals and Interests

Scott Pattison, Smirla Ramos Montañez, Viviana López Burgos, Gina Svarovsky, Annie Douglass, Julie Allen, Catherine Wagner, Alicia Santiago, Nelda Reyes
February 3, 2026

Activity Design Principles to Support Engineering Engagement for Families with Preschool-Age Children from Low-Income English-and Spanish-Speaking Communities
Activity Design Principles to Support Engineering Engagement for Families with Preschool-Age Children from Low-Income English-and Spanish-Speaking Communities

Scott A. Pattison, Smirla Ramos Montañez, Viviana López Burgos, Gina Svarovsky, María Quijano, Amy Corbett, Catherine Wagner, Diana Contreras
September 5, 2025

Expanding AI Ethics in Higher Education Technical Curricula: A Study on Perceptions and Learning Outcomes of College Students
Expanding AI Ethics in Higher Education Technical Curricula: A Study on Perceptions and Learning Outcomes of College Students

Miss Indu Varshini Jayapal, James KL Hammerman, and Dr. Theodora Chaspari
June 23, 2025

ECR: Core. Identity Intersections of Indigenous Engineers and Computer Scientists
ECR: Core. Identity Intersections of Indigenous Engineers and Computer Scientists

Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Maria Ong, and Tiffany Smith
June 22, 2025

Snapshots of Native Experiences in STEM
Snapshots of Native Experiences in STEM

Christina B. Silva, Mia Ong, Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Lisette Torres-Gerald, Matthew Madison, Tiffany Smith
May 30, 2025

The Role of Giving Back and Two-Eyed Seeing for Engineering & Computer Science Indigenous Students Transitioning to the Workplace
The Role of Giving Back and Two-Eyed Seeing for Engineering & Computer Science Indigenous Students Transitioning to the Workplace

Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Tiffany D. Smith, Christina B. Silva, Maria Ong, Matthew Madison
May 16, 2024

The impact of visual and auditory distractions on the performance of neurodiverse students in virtual reality (VR) environments
The impact of visual and auditory distractions on the performance of neurodiverse students in virtual reality (VR) environments

Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki, Zachary Alstad, Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Teon Edwards
January 22, 2024