Volume 5, Issue 7

July 2026

What's New in STEM Education Research

TERC Insights Featured in Brighterly’s New Guide to Early Math Development

Curriculum Developer, Megan Murray, was recently featured in a comprehensive early mathematics guide published by Brighterly, titled What Is Subitizing? Meaning, Examples & Types. In the feature, Megan shares actionable advice for educators and parents on how to distinguish between a child who is subitizing and one who is still relying on sequential counting.

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Exploring the local adaptation of a multimedia program for families with young children

Learn how a family learning program was adapted for Spanish-speaking families, highlighting the importance of content selection, bilingual support, and facilitation strategies.
Authors: Scott A. Pattison, Camellia Sanford-Dolly, Smirla Ramos Montañez, Viviana López Burgos, Bryce LC Becker, Siobhan O’Malley, Saray Garcia, María Quijano, and Momo Hayakawa

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Using Existing Data to Investigate Ecosystem Change

Explore how ninth-grade students used data to investigate the rise of wildebeest and buffalo populations in Serengeti between 1960 and 1975. Students engaged in data practices, including interpreting scatterplots and evaluating evidence. You'll also learn strategies for integrating data analysis into scientific sensemaking.

Authors: Andee Rubin, Gillian Puttick, William Penuel, Clarissa Deverel-Rico & Kate Henson

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Webinar

Storytelling Through Film and Media to Deepen Public Engagement with Science

Discover how storytelling can deepen public engagement with science. From immersive virtual reality experiences to large-scale films, storytelling can make science more accessible, spark curiosity, and strengthen connections between researchers and communities. If you missed the REVISE Center's recent webinar on this topic, you can now watch the recording.

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