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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Building Biomimetic Robots in Middle School by Aligning STEM Practices
Building Biomimetic Robots in Middle School by Aligning STEM Practices

Debra Bernstein, Gillian Puttick
April 11, 2026

Robots in Science Class: Teachers’ Reflections on Their Integrated Robotics Unit Designs
Robots in Science Class: Teachers’ Reflections on Their Integrated Robotics Unit Designs

Debra Bernstein, Karen Mutch-Jones, Michael Cassidy, Jennifer L. Cross
November 7, 2025

Incorporating teacher effect when modeling student engagement in smart STEM classrooms: a cluster analysis
Incorporating teacher effect when modeling student engagement in smart STEM classrooms: a cluster analysis

Kelly Shreeve, Anthony Perry, Michael Cassidy, Kathryn Jessen Eller, Beth Price, Brandy Jackson, Leo Celi, Ismini Lourentzou & Luk Hendrik
September 10, 2025

Biomimicry as an authentic anchor: Giving teacher the tools to adapt an interdisciplinary middle school curriculum (DRK12)
Biomimicry as an authentic anchor: Giving teacher the tools to adapt an interdisciplinary middle school curriculum (DRK12)

Xu, G., & Wendell, K. B., & Pangan, T. J., & Bernstein, D., & Church, W., & Danahy, E. E.
June 24, 2025

Exploring the Viability of Using Eye Tracking to Detect Neurodivergent Learners’ Implicit Learning in a Physics Game
Exploring the Viability of Using Eye Tracking to Detect Neurodivergent Learners’ Implicit Learning in a Physics Game

Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki; Elizabeth Rowe; Jodi Asbell-Clarke; Mia Almeda
July 1, 2024

Including Neurodiversity in Computational Thinking
Including Neurodiversity in Computational Thinking

Jodi Asbell-Clarke, et al.
April 8, 2024

Data and Social Worlds: How Data Science Education Supports Civic Participation and Social Discourse
Data and Social Worlds: How Data Science Education Supports Civic Participation and Social Discourse

TERC Authors: Andee Rubin, Traci Higgins, Jessica M. Karch, James Hammerman
February 1, 2024

The impact of visual and auditory distractions on the performance of neurodiverse students in virtual reality (VR) environments
The impact of visual and auditory distractions on the performance of neurodiverse students in virtual reality (VR) environments

Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki, Zachary Alstad, Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Teon Edwards
January 22, 2024

Using eye-tracking in education: review of empirical research and technology
Using eye-tracking in education: review of empirical research and technology

Fengfeng Ke, Ruohan Liu, Zlatko Sokolikj, Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki & Maya Israel
January 24, 2024