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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Diverse STEM Interest Development Pathways in Early Childhood
Diverse STEM Interest Development Pathways in Early Childhood

Scott Pattison and Smirla Ramos Montañez
June 17, 2022

Interest Catalysts: The Unique Ways Families Connect with Program Experiences to Support Long-Term STEM Interest Pathways in Early Childhood
Interest Catalysts: The Unique Ways Families Connect with Program Experiences to Support Long-Term STEM Interest Pathways in Early Childhood

Pattison, S. A., Ramos Montañez, S., Santiago, A., Svarovsky, G. N., Douglass, A., Núñez, V., Allen, J., & Wagner, C.
March 30, 2022

Activity Design Principles that Support Family-Based Engineering Learning in Early Childhood 
Activity Design Principles that Support Family-Based Engineering Learning in Early Childhood 

Pattison, S. A., Svarovsky, G. N., Ramos Montañez, S., Wagner, C., Corbett, A., Perdomo, M. E., López Burgos, V., & De Los Santos, S
March 28, 2022

Designing biomimetic robots: iterative development of an integrated technology design curriculum
Designing biomimetic robots: iterative development of an integrated technology design curriculum

Debra Bernstein, Gillian Puttick, Kristen Wendell, Fayette Shaw, Ethan Danahy & Michael Cassidy
November 24, 2021

Telling the energy story: Design and results of a newcurriculum for energy in upper elementary school
Telling the energy story: Design and results of a newcurriculum for energy in upper elementary school

Sara J. Lacy, Roger G. Tobin, Sally Crissman, Lezlie DeWater, Kara E. Gray, Nick Haddad, James K. L. Hammerman, and Lane Seeley
August 16, 2021