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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Research literature on women of color in undergraduate engineering education: A systematic thematic synthesis
Research literature on women of color in undergraduate engineering education: A systematic thematic synthesis

Maria Ong, Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, and Lily T. Ko
July 3, 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

Examining Students’ Gains in Natural History Museum Science Content Knowledge with Access to Signed Vocabulary
Examining Students’ Gains in Natural History Museum Science Content Knowledge with Access to Signed Vocabulary

Judy Vesel
May 1, 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

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

Learning to Reason with Data: How Did We Get Here and What Do We Know?
Learning to Reason with Data: How Did We Get Here and What Do We Know?

Andee Rubin
December 23, 2019

The PIAAC Numeracy Framework: A Guide to Instruction
The PIAAC Numeracy Framework: A Guide to Instruction

Curry, D.
November 1, 2019

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