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
Selected Publications
Embodied Physics: Utilizing Dance Resources for STEM Learning and Engagement
Viviana Lopez Burgos
Projects at TERC
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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 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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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 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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Articles include:
• We Build the Road As We Go: Supporting teacher leadership in an emerging field
• Brainpower Squared: Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces to Bring Diverse Brains to STEM
• Bridging the School/Home Math Gap Through Sensemaking
• A Perilous Path Through Physics
TERC’s Mike Cassidy co-authored a new article, Increasing Data Literacy in High School Students Through Data Science and Healthcare: Part 1 of 2 Leading to AI Instruction. The article highlights lessons from the Data Science, AI and You (DSAIY) in Healthcare curriculum, which helps high school students build data literacy, visualization, and analysis skills through hands-on, culturally responsive learning experiences centered on real-world healthcare challenges and artificial intelligence. Access the article here. » Read more
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TERC is pleased to share that Senior Research Scientist Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki is organizing a new Article Collection in Cogent Education titled “Codesign for Neuroinclusive Learning: Participatory Approaches Across K–12, Higher Education, and Informal Learning.”
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REVISE is launching a two-part series exploring how informal STEM education researchers and practitioners are bringing data literacy to life through engaging, hands-on experiences.
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