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Honorary Board Trustees
Arthur Nelson*
TERC Founder
The Nelson Companies and Chairman of TERC Board of Trustees and Trustees Member (1965-2013)
Arthur Nelson worked as a research assistant in the Radiation Laboratory at MIT during the Second World War. He was, in fact, one of the first people to track an airplane with high-power microwave radar, a feat he accomplished standing atop a roof at MIT, beaming the radar off a plane flying overhead by moving the equipment by hand. » Read more
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The Adult Numeracy Center provides high quality math instruction for adult learners. You’ll learn first-hand how math is present and relevant in everyday life, how you can use this knowledge to improve your life, community, and propel your career.
EMPower Professional Development Workshops
Our in-depth workshops offer exciting opportunities for
adult numeracy teachers interested improving the quality of mathematics
instruction for adults. Designed for all levels of math-comfort, » Read more
Zoombinis, an award-winning adventure game, engages players in guiding little blue Zoombinis on a “fun but perilous” journey featuring 12 logic and computational thinking puzzles, each with 4 levels of difficulty.
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We are TERC, an independent research-based non-profit organization, dedicated to inspiring and supporting all learners through stimulating curricula and programs.
Our forward-thinking and groundbreaking research projects result in insightful and inspiring learning materials, many for free. Curricula, teacher resources, games, web-based tools and more, are published and distributed by a variety of publishers. Here you’ll find all the available products created or co-developed by TERC. To order or download, simply follow the links to the product pages. » Read more
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Adventures in Ecology is about how animals need and acquire energy considering skulls and teeth, body size, and species.
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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, » Read more
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Our projects and research shape the STEM education field by introducing innovative curricula and improving student access to STEM.
We support more than 60 active projects every year, and our high-quality, innovative research is based on the understanding that for STEM, real-world application matters. We inspire, motivate, and create life-long learners by helping students connect what they are taught in the classroom to the world around them.
These projects and our research are designed to encompass a wide range of subjects and disciplines within STEM education and teaching methods to expand accessibility for all eager minds. » Read more
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We are TERC.
Meet the forward-thinking people of TERC. We are home to nationally recognized leaders in education research and curriculum development, pursuing our mission under the insightful guidance of our Board of Trustees. Our team members hold advanced degrees and include talented content experts, dedicated researchers, and enthusiastic mentors. Together we are inspiring the next generation of STEM experts and giving them the tools they need to succeed in the field.
From coast to coast, » Read more
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Windows on Earth is an educational project that features photographs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.
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