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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U!Scientist: Designing for People-Powered Research in Museums
U!Scientist: Designing for People-Powered Research in Museums

Mmachi God'sglory Obiorah, James K. L. Hammerman, Becky Rother, Will Granger, Haley Margaret West, Michael Horn, Laura Trouille
May 6, 2021

Sharpening Our Focus on Equity: Reflections from the Storybook STEM Project
Sharpening Our Focus on Equity: Reflections from the Storybook STEM Project

Scott Pattison and Gina Svarovsky
January 15, 2021

Research Briefs through Interpreters’ Eyes: Recommendations for Scientists Sharing Park‐Based Research
Research Briefs through Interpreters’ Eyes: Recommendations for Scientists Sharing Park‐Based Research

Martha Merson, Alyssa Parker‐Geisman, Louise C. Allen, Nickolay I. Hristov
September 24, 2020

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

U!Scientist: Designing for People-Powered Research in Museums
U!Scientist: Designing for People-Powered Research in Museums

Mmachi God’sglory Obiorah, James K.L. Hammerman, Becky Rother, Will Granger, Haley Margaret West, Michael Horn, Laura Trouille
May 7, 2021

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

iSWOOP Implementation In National Parks Perspectives from Park Leaders, Interpreters, Visitors, and Scientists
iSWOOP Implementation In National Parks Perspectives from Park Leaders, Interpreters, Visitors, and Scientists

Louise Allen, Cynthia Char, Nickolay Hristov, Martha Merson
January 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