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

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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

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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.

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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.

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