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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The identity-frame model: A framework to describe situated identity negotiation for adolescent youth participating in an informal engineering education program
The identity-frame model: A framework to describe situated identity negotiation for adolescent youth participating in an informal engineering education program

Scott Pattison, Ivel Gontan, Smirla Ramos-Montañez, Todd Shagott, Melanie Francisco, & Lynn Dierking
June 16, 2020

Understanding Early Childhood Engineering Interest Development as a Family-Level Systems Phenomenon: Findings from the Head Start on Engineering Project
Understanding Early Childhood Engineering Interest Development as a Family-Level Systems Phenomenon: Findings from the Head Start on Engineering Project

Scott Pattison, Gina Svarovsky, Smirla Ramos-Montañez, Ivel Gontan, Shannon Weiss, Verónika Núñez, Pam Corrie, Cynthia Smith, Marcie Benne
May 1, 2020

Experimental and quasi-experimental designs in visitor studies
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs in visitor studies

Scott Pattison, Josh Gutwill, Ryan Auster, & Mac Cannady
April 1, 2019

Identity Negotiation within Peer Groups during an Informal Engineering Education Program: The Central Role of Leadership-Oriented Youth
Identity Negotiation within Peer Groups during an Informal Engineering Education Program: The Central Role of Leadership-Oriented Youth

Pattison, Scott A., Ivel Gontan, Smirla Ramos-Montañez, and Lauren Moreno
September 8, 2018

Head Start on Engineering: 2017–18 Program Year Evaluation Report
Head Start on Engineering: 2017–18 Program Year Evaluation Report

Scott A. Pattison, Gina N. Svarovsky, Marcie Benne, Pam Corrie, Verónika Núñez, and Cynthia Smith
September 8, 2018

Introduction to the Head Start on Engineering pilot program: Engaging families with preschool children in the engineering design process
Introduction to the Head Start on Engineering pilot program: Engaging families with preschool children in the engineering design process

Scott Pattison, Verónika Núñez, Cynthia Smith, Gina N. Svarovsky, Marcie Benne, Pam Corrie, and Raquel Stewart
November 1, 2018

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

Work-Based Curriculum to Broaden Learners’ Participation in Science: Insights for Designers
Work-Based Curriculum to Broaden Learners’ Participation in Science: Insights for Designers

Anushree Bopardikar, Debra Bernstein, Brian Drayton and Susan McKenney
May 2, 2018