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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Three design heuristics for enhancing the use of video to improve teaching practice
Three design heuristics for enhancing the use of video to improve teaching practice

Bopardikar, A., Carlson, J., Kimber, E., Loper, S., Pareja Roblin, N., & Rostovtseva, T. (2018)
February 1, 2018

A Girl Scout Program Focused on Energy Conservation: A Design Based Research Study
A Girl Scout Program Focused on Energy Conservation: A Design Based Research Study

Gillian Puttick, Debra Bernstein, and Teon Edwards
February 1, 2018

Counterspaces for Women of Color in STEM Higher Education: Marginal and Central Spaces for Persistence and Success
Counterspaces for Women of Color in STEM Higher Education: Marginal and Central Spaces for Persistence and Success

Maria Ong , Janet M. Smith, and Lily T. Ko
August 1, 2017

4 Principles to Guide Interactions: Assisting Communities Confronting Environmental Contamination
4 Principles to Guide Interactions: Assisting Communities Confronting Environmental Contamination

Martha Merson
February 1, 2017

Mathematical Thinking and Learning
Mathematical Thinking and Learning

Ana C. Stephens, Nicole Fonger, Susanne Strachota, Isil Isler, Maria Blanton, Eric Knuth, & Angela Murphy Gardiner
June 30, 2017

Innovate to Mitigate: Science learning in an open-innovation challenge for high school students.
Innovate to Mitigate: Science learning in an open-innovation challenge for high school students.

Gillian Puttick, Brian Drayton, & Abe Drayton
November 29, 2017

Strategic Game Moves Mediate Implicit Science Learning
Strategic Game Moves Mediate Implicit Science Learning

Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Elizabeth Rowe, & Ryan Baker
June 25, 2015

Seeking out Math in Making Experiences
Seeking out Math in Making Experiences

Andee Rubin, Scott Pattison, and Tracey Wright
November 10, 2016

What Don’t We Know? Messages About Science
What Don’t We Know? Messages About Science

Martha Merson and Tim Watkins
August 8, 2017

Algebraic Reasoning in the Elementary Classroom: Results of a Professional Development Program for Teachers
Algebraic Reasoning in the Elementary Classroom: Results of a Professional Development Program for Teachers

Susan Jo Russell, Deborah Schifter, Virginia Bastable, Megan Franke
May 1, 2016