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We believe that STEM moves the world forward. And we exist to move STEM learning forward.

09/03/2026

From new research to hands-on opportunities, September's Moving STEM Forward Newsletter highlights new ways to understand and support STEM learning.

• Research on making science museums more welcoming and inclusive for neurodivergent communities.

• New findings on assessing high school students’ understanding of machine learning.

• An interactive activity exploring how different sounds affect focus and learning.

• A free webinar on designing engaging and meaningful STEM experiences in afterschool and out-of-school-time settings.

Read the newsletter: https://hubs.la/Q04wfVC30

09/02/2026

TERC’s Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki is presenting this week at IMBES 2026!

Poster: From Brain Signals to STEM Pathways: Mixed-Methods Findings from the NeuroVivid Project
Thursday, September 3rd at 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM PDT

Ibrahim will share findings from NeuroVivid, a co-designed brain-computer interface (BCI) maker experience that invites neurodivergent middle-school learners to explore brain activity, circuits, coding, and human-computer interaction through hands-on experiences with EEG-based tools.

The research explores how experiences like NeuroVivid can support STEM interest, identity, engagement, and belonging while creating more accessible and meaningful pathways into emerging STEM fields for neurodivergent learners.

Learn more about the presentation: https://hubs.la/Q04wfx-Y0

08/26/2026

What happens when STEM experiences are created with neurodivergent learners in mind?
The NeuroVivid project is exploring how science museums can create welcoming STEM spaces where neurodivergent youth can learn, connect, explore, and feel a sense of belonging.

Check out the new article in ASTC’s Dimensions magazine to learn about NeuroVivid’s work to create more inclusive STEM experiences!
https://hubs.la/Q04vhSvQ0

08/24/2026

Students are already using AI every day.

Are we listening to what they have to say about it?

One of the most valuable lessons from TERC Tech Talks came directly from student voices. Read what we learned after nine episodes of testing AI tools with educators and learners.

https://hubs.la/Q04jlKZT0

08/21/2026

As a new school year begins, how can educators create math learning environments where every student feels welcome, valued, and ready to participate?
The Forum for Equity in Elementary Mathematics shares two resources with ideas for starting the year:

- A Space for All of Us: Setting Up the Classroom explores how classroom design can support participation, shared math authority, and respect for different learners.
Read the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04txR2q0

- A New Class, A New Year: The Role of Classroom Agreements looks at how classroom agreements can help build a community where every student feels a sense of belonging.
Read the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04txT3q0

08/20/2026

What happens when families are invited into math learning through joy instead of pressure?

In TERC’s Doing the Math with Families project, caregivers didn’t just learn math games — they became confident mathematical thinkers, community leaders, and co-teachers alongside their children.

Today, participating parents are:
✨ Leading math activities for other families
✨ Supporting afterschool math clubs
✨ Building stronger connections between home and school learning

Read project volunteer and Boston University undergraduate Annie Lin’s reflection on the project’s growing impact: https://hubs.la/Q04hZ4Dy0

08/18/2026

New Article Examines Machine Learning Understanding in a High School Healthcare AI Curriculum

TERC researchers Michael Cassidy and James Hammerman, with collaborators, recently published “Assessing Machine Learning Understanding in High School Healthcare AI Curriculum” in Frontiers in Computer Science. The article explores how a healthcare-focused AI curriculum supported high school students’ learning, with students making meaningful progress in understanding foundational machine learning concepts

Download the article here: https://hubs.la/Q04t95Ym0

08/17/2026

This month's TERC Talks features:
- A Free Collection of Classroom-tested Math Activities
- 5 Things Research Says About Engaging Students in STEM Learning
- A New App That Explores How Sound Shapes Focus

Explore the newsletter: https://hubs.la/Q04t90vD0

08/14/2026

There’s plenty to explore in August’s Moving STEM Forward Newsletter, with new research, resources, and opportunities from across STEM education.

• A classroom-tested approach to helping students make sense of ecosystem change using real-world data.

• Insights from teachers using robotics to integrate computational thinking and science in engaging, student-centered ways.

• A baseball-themed mathematics task that uses home runs and ballpark dimensions to engage students in mathematical modeling and sense making.

• A hands-on brain-computer interface STEM experience with opportunities for both middle school learners and educators interested in bringing neuroinclusive STEM learning to their own settings.

• A new interactive app that explores how sound affects focus, attention, and learning.

Read the newsletter: https://hubs.la/Q04t1XNT0

08/12/2026

How do you think AI could shape STEM and computer science classrooms in the future?

TERC is partnering with researchers at Kennesaw State University on a study to explore this question and we're looking for research participants to help imagine what's possible.

What you'll do
- Read a brief opening scene about a class using AI
- Complete a 20-30 minute writing activity that completes the story from a teacher's or student's perspective
- No writing experience required

Who can participate?
- High school STEM or CS teachers or students (18+)
- Using AI for learning in or outside the classroom

Bonus
You may choose to enter an optional drawing for a $100 gift card!

Take Survey : https://hubs.la/Q04sKPsd0

Learn More: https://hubs.la/Q04sKtRL0

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