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 7, 2021

Distributing Expertise to Integrate Computational Thinking Practices
Distributing Expertise to Integrate Computational Thinking Practices

Michael Cassidy, Eli Tucker-Raymond, Gillian Puttick
March 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

The Time Is Now: Systemic Changes to Increase African Americans with Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy
The Time Is Now: Systemic Changes to Increase African Americans with Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy

The AIP National Task Force to Elevate African American Representation in Undergraduate Physics & Astronomy (TEAM-UP)
November 13, 2019

Where Does Energy Go When It’s “Gone?” Promoting Understanding of Energy Dissipation
Where Does Energy Go When It’s “Gone?” Promoting Understanding of Energy Dissipation

Roger G. Tobin, Sara J. Lacy, Sally Crissman, Nick Haddad, Orlala Wentink and Lane Seeley 
July 1, 2019

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