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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“So, we kind of started from scratch, no pun intended”: What can students learn from designing games?
“So, we kind of started from scratch, no pun intended”: What can students learn from designing games?

Puttick, G., Cassidy, M., Tucker-Raymond, E., Troiano, G. M., & Harteveld, C.
December 4, 2023

Family-Centered Research: Reflections From a Zoom-Based Recording Method of Families Learning Together at Home
Family-Centered Research: Reflections From a Zoom-Based Recording Method of Families Learning Together at Home

Pattison, S. A., Svarovsky, G., Ramos Montañez, S., López Burgos, V., Santiago, A., & De Los Santos, S.
October 11, 2023

Meeting visitor interest to advance conservation: A study from Indiana Dunes National Park, USA
Meeting visitor interest to advance conservation: A study from Indiana Dunes National Park, USA

Merson, M., Valoura, L., Forist, B. E, Hristov, N. I, & Allen, L. C.
September 15, 2023

Open Innovation Challenge to Mitigate Global Warming
Open Innovation Challenge to Mitigate Global Warming

Gillian M. Puttick, Brian Drayton, and Santiago Gasca
October 1, 2023

Students’ approaches to exploring relationships between categorical variables
Students’ approaches to exploring relationships between categorical variables

Traci Higgins, Jan Mokros, Andee Rubin, Jacob Sagrans
March 16, 2023

Indicator Species Reveal Environmental Health
Indicator Species Reveal Environmental Health

Sophie Phillips, Martha Merson, Nickolay I. Hristov, Louise Allen, Robert Brodman
November 8, 2022

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

NetApp Data Explorers: Preparing youth for the data-filled future
NetApp Data Explorers: Preparing youth for the data-filled future

Chad Dorsey, Andee Rubin, Michelle Mann
May 16, 2022