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Explore new TERC research on neurodivergent inclusion, AI and machine learning education, and how sound shapes learning and focus. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

| View in browser Volume 5, Issue 9 September 2026 What's New in STEM Education Research The Science Museum as a Space for Neurodivergent Community Explore how science museums can become more welcoming and inclusive spaces for neurodivergent communities. Authors: Sam Tumolo, Erin Bardar, Genevieve Ward-Wernet, Georgette Williams, Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki, Kelly Paulson, Tara Robillard, Wendy Martin   Read the article ➡️ Assessing Machine Learning understanding in High School Healthcare AI curriculum Discover how a real-world healthcare AI curriculum can help high school students build foundational machine learning knowledge while strengthening the tools used to assess their understanding. Authors: Michael Cassidy, Jessica M. Karch, James K. L. Hammerman, Carlo Pinciroli, Brandy Jackson, Luk Hendrik, Kathryn Jessen Eller   Download the publication ➡️ Opportunities New App Explores How Sound Shapes Focus Help TERC study how sound affects learning and focus. Try this interactive activity to explore how different sounds influence your attention while contributing to research.   Discover Your Listening Preferences ➡️   Upcoming Webinar: Designing Effective Out-of-School-Time and Afterschool Programs Thursday, September 10, 2026 3pm–4pm EDT Join the REVISE Center for an upcoming webinar exploring how research can inform engaging, meaningful STEM learning in afterschool and out-of-school-time settings. Hear from researchers and practitioners about practical strategies for supporting youth voice, connecting learning to young people’s interests, and designing programs that can thrive across settings.   Register ➡️   terc.edu, \| 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Unsubscribe |
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