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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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

Advancing Research in Game-Based Learning Assessment: Tools and Methods for Measuring Implicit Learning
Advancing Research in Game-Based Learning Assessment: Tools and Methods for Measuring Implicit Learning

Elizabeth Rowe, Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Erin Bardar, Mia Almeda, Ryan S. Baker, Richard Scruggs, Santiago Gasca
November 1, 2019

Strategies That Support Learners with Disabilities, Differences, and Difficulties in the Mathematics Classroom
Strategies That Support Learners with Disabilities, Differences, and Difficulties in the Mathematics Classroom

Donna Curry & Nicole MacNeil
September 6, 2019

Where Does Energy Go When It’s “Gone?” Promoting Understanding of Energy Dissipation
Where Does Energy Go When It’s “Gone?” Promoting Understanding of Energy Dissipation

Roger G. Tobin, Sara J. Lacy, Sally Crissman, Nick Haddad, Orlala Wentink and Lane Seeley 
July 1, 2019

Is My Game OK Dr. Scratch? Exploring Programming and Computational Thinking Development in Student-Designed Games
Is My Game OK Dr. Scratch? Exploring Programming and Computational Thinking Development in Student-Designed Games

Troiano, G., Snodgrass, S., Argimak, E., Robles, G., Smith, G., Cassidy, M., Tucker-Raymond, E., Puttick, G. and Harteveld, C.
June 8, 2019