Climate and Equity Institute 
Climate and Equity Institute 

Extreme climate impacts are increasing, and youth eco-anxiety is rising, while teachers who address climate change and its inequitable impacts often work in isolation. To address this need, this project will host annual, expenses-paid Climate Equity Institutes at the Schoodic Institute campus for high school teachers. Participants will explore equitable pedagogy, hear talks on the global and psychological impacts of climate change, and engage in guided field trips and independent inquiry.

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Using Existing Data to Investigate Ecosystem
Using Existing Data to Investigate Ecosystem

This article explores how data-related reasoning naturally emerged during an ecological investigation, the strategies used to support students’ understanding, and how students navigated the challenges of integrating statistical reasoning with their scientific explanations.

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Andee Rubin to Present on Data and Computing in Elementary Education at JSM 2026
Andee Rubin to Present on Data and Computing in Elementary Education at JSM 2026

Andee Rubin will present at the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings (JMS) in Boston, Massachusetts on August 3rd. Her presentation will focus on elementary students’ early development of foundational understanding of data and computing.

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TERC Staff to present at the END 2026 Conference
TERC Staff to present at the END 2026 Conference

TERC researchers Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Teresa Lara-Meloy, Ken Rafanan, and Elise Levin-Güracar will present two virtual sessions at END 2026 exploring learning in makerspaces.

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TERC Researchers to Present at the ISLS 2026 Annual Meeting
TERC Researchers to Present at the ISLS 2026 Annual Meeting

TERC researchers, Jessica Karch and Michael Cassidy will present at the ISLS 2026 Annual Meeting. Their presentations focus on stakeholder collaboration in STEM graduate education and the integration of computational thinking into middle school science through teacher-designed robotics units.

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TERC Alumni
TERC Alumni

Our alumni are an important part of TERC’s history and future. This page highlights former staff who have chosen to remain connected to the TERC community and who continue to advance learning, research, and innovation through their ongoing efforts and achievements.

Dionne Champion

Projects at TERC

Investigations Math Equity Forum

Embodied Physics

Choreographing Science

Selected Publications

Embodying Physics Assessment: Reimagining formative assessment as a creative, multimodal, and culturally sustaining dialogic practice

Embodied Physics: Utilizing Dance Resources for STEM Learning and Engagement

Contact on LinkedIn

Viviana Lopez Burgos

Projects at TERC

Head Start on Engineering

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Kelly Paulson to Present Code in Motion by SPARKS Collaboration at ISTE 2026
Kelly Paulson to Present Code in Motion by SPARKS Collaboration at ISTE 2026

Kelly Paulson, Educational Outreach Coordinator at TERC, will present Cross-Sector Collaboration: Expanding CS Opportunity for Students Experiencing Homelessness at the ISTE 2026 Conference on Monday, June 29, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., alongside Coach Ron from Fun Zone Reading Club 4 Homeless and Dr. Heather Cunningham from BootUp PD.

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Europa Prime VR Named Auggie Awards Finalist
Europa Prime VR Named Auggie Awards Finalist

Europa Prime VR has been named a finalist for the 2026 Auggie Awards. Developed by TERC and MXTreality, this inclusive VR experience combines STEM learning, space exploration, puzzles, and sensory-aware gameplay as players investigate the mysteries of Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons. Winners will be announced on June 17.

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Exploring the local adaptation of a multimedia program for families with young children
Exploring the local adaptation of a multimedia program for families with young children

This study explores how a community-based organization adapted a family learning program for Spanish-speaking families, identifying key adaptations related to content selection, bilingual support, and facilitation strategies. The findings offer valuable insights into how educational programs can be tailored to meet local needs while supporting successful scaling and long-term sustainability.

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TERC Insights Featured in Brighterly’s New Guide to Early Math Development
TERC Insights Featured in Brighterly’s New Guide to Early Math Development

TERC Curriculum Developer, Megan Murray, was recently featured in a comprehensive early mathematics guide published by Brighterly, titled What Is Subitizing? Meaning, Examples & Types.

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