Volume 3, Issue 6

June 2024

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TERC 

Publications

The Role of Giving Back and Two-Eyed Seeing for Engineering & Computer Science Indigenous Students Transitioning to the Workplace

Authors: Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Tiffany D. Smith, Christina B. Silva, Maria Ong, Matthew Madison

Content Areas: Computer Science, Engineering, Research/Evaluation, Science

How do hurricanes impact forest ecosystems?

Authors: The Data Jam project, including TERC Principal Scientist Andee Rubin

The article profiles several Puerto Rican scientists who serve as mentors in the Data Jam project. Published in Spanish and English, it aims to inspire students to explore careers in science, particularly in the field of ecology. 

Spotlight On Research: The Perspective of a Native Hawaiian Student in STEM 

Authors: Devon Locke

REU intern, Devon Locke, has an article in the Winds of Change based on the research work he did in the Native STEM Portrait project Summer 2023.

Blog Posts

Engaging Engineering Design Challenge for Kids

Meet Jenny Diaz, a creative teacher who turned a Storytelling Math book into a fun engineering challenge. Students get to design comfy beds for their stuffed animals, boosting their problem-solving skills.

Webinars & Podcasts

Join the U.S. Department of Education for the YOU Belong in STEM Webinar on June 6th, 11 AM – 12 PM EST.

Discover strategies for enhancing inclusive P-12 STEM education for students with disabilities. Register now and hear from panelist Tara Robillard from TERC!

Embracing Neurodiversity in STEM Education for All Learners

Think Inclusive Podcast

Jodi Asbell-Clarke was a guest on the Think Inclusive podcast where she offered a deep dive into the ways educators can foster inclusive STEM classrooms that empower all learners, including those who are neurodivergent. 

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