We are TERC.
Welcome to the forward-thinking people of TERC. We are home to nationally recognized leaders in education research and curriculum development, under the insightful guidance of our Board of Directors. Our team holds advanced degrees, and are talented content experts, researchers, and enthusiastic mentors. We are comprised of people from diverse backgrounds who are passionate advocates, all driven by a strong sense of social justice. Together we strive to revitalize classrooms and education, spark a love of learning, » Read more
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We are TERC, a non-profit made up of teams of forward-thinking math and science education and research experts.
For more than 50 years, we have provided stimulating educational experiences for learners of all ages, changing the way they experience STEM and creating communities of lifelong learners. We’re passionate about creating level playing fields to ensure everyone has equal access to educational opportunities.
TERC reaches more than three million learners each year, thanks to our dedicated and forward-thinking Funders. » Read more
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Senior Principal Investigator
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Please read our FAQs for immediate answers to the most common questions. Have additional questions? Just contact us. » Read more
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Education Consultant in Policy, Leadership, and Organizational Change
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As TERC celebrates more than 55 years in STEM education, we are especially grateful to our founder, Arthur H. Nelson, who passed away in 2015.
Nelson was a noted entrepreneur, passionate about innovation, technology, and education. He led the organization in its early days and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees until 2013. Originally, the acronym TERC stood for Technical Education Research Centers—a title that encompassed the technical and vocational education endeavors of the organization at the time. » Read more
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Research Scientist
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TERC’s mission is to improve mathematics and science education
TERC works at the frontiers of theory and practice to develop a deeper understanding of learning and teaching; enhance instruction through teacher professional development; develop applications of new technologies in education; create curricula and other products; and support reform in both institutional and informal settings.
Vision
TERC imagines a future in which learners from diverse communities engage in creative, rigorous, and reflective inquiry as an integral part of their lives—a future where teachers and students join together in vibrant communities where questioning, » Read more
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We are TERC, an independent research-based non-profit organization. We’re dedicated to inspiring and engaging learners through stimulating research, materials and tool development, and professional development.
Our team is passionate about promoting equal access to learning opportunities in a variety of educational settings. We’re committed to teaching and motivating all learners so they’re able to develop the skills and confidence they need to ask questions, solve problems, and expand their options in higher education and career development. » Read more
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