Volume 4, Issue 3

March 2025

Dear TERC friend,

Read, share, and explore the latest research and resources from TERC’s experts.

Warm regards,

TERC

Publications

Enriching Education - The Power of Play: How Educational Games Benefit Children

Publication: Motherhood Moment

Content Areas: Computational Thinking, Out of School

TERC was recently featured in Motherhood Moment, where our experts discussed how educational games like Zoombinis help children develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills, especially neurodivergent learners. The article highlights how game-based learning makes education more engaging and accessible.

Announcements

TERC Announces Christine Reich as New President 

Christine Reich, PhD will join TERC as its president on July 1, 2025. A distinguished educator, social science researcher, and former museum executive, Reich brings a deep commitment to advancing STEM education opportunities for all learners. 

Native STEM Portraits Online Gallery Now Live! 

The Native STEM Portraits online gallery is now live, offering a captivating collection of photos and stories from Native students and professionals in STEM. The gallery showcases their experiences, highlighting both the supports and barriers they encounter, and explores how their Native and STEM identities intersect. Visit the website to explore these inspiring journeys and learn more about the voices shaping the future of STEM.

Opportunities

Upcoming Speaker Series: Elements of Equitable Math Learning Communities

This Speaker Series focuses on four areas that are critical to developing and sustaining equitable mathematics classrooms in the elementary grades.  Speakers include Forum colleagues and nationally known educators and researchers whose work pertains to equity in mathematics education. 

Register for the series.

Developing Equitable Participation Through Reciprocity and Relationship

Dr. Elham Kazemi

March 6, 2025 

7-8 pm EST

Learn more and register here.

Trusting All Students As Sensemakers

Dr. Rachel Lambert
April 8, 2025
7:00-8:00 EDT

Learn more and register here.

NSTA Philadelphia - TERC Booth 811

Drop by our NSTA booth on March 27-29 and share your thoughts on what makes TERC special. As a token of our appreciation, we're offering free travel mugs! You'll also be able to learn about the latest projects from our researchers and access downloadable STEM education materials at no cost. Follow along with us here.