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title: STEM Education Enthusiast! September's 🎒Moving STEM Forward newsletter
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From preparing students for AI careers to breaking barriers for deaf and hard of hearing learners — see what’s driving change in STEM education

| View in browser Volume 4, Issue 9 September 2025 Dear TERC friend,     We’ve refreshed the look of our newsletter to make it easier to explore and enjoy. Check out the updates and let us know what you think. We’d love your feedback!    Share your thoughts ➡️    What's New in STEM Education Research Creative Math Teaching Can Help Fill the AI Talent Gap Discover how innovative math instruction can prepare students for STEM and AI-driven careers. TERC Board President Dr. Nadine Bonda shares research-backed strategies shaping the future of learning. Read the research ➡️ Making STEM Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Science learning can falter when interpreters lack knowledge of signs for complex STEM terms. Judy Vesel and Dr. M. Diane Clark share their research and tools making STEM more accessible. Discover the tools ➡️ Fresh on the Blog Harm in the Water Wins Best Documentary The award-winning film Harm in the Water sheds light on water pollution and its impact on Black communities along the Mississippi River. Directed by Dr. Kendall Moore and associate produced by TERC’s Martha Merson, the film premiered at the Essence Film Festival 2025 in New Orleans. Explore the story ➡️ Expand Your Expertise Book Study with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke   Join a 6–8 week book study on Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM and gain practical strategies to support uniquely talented problem solvers. Connect with fellow educators and the author through weekly Zoom sessions. Registration includes the book and a completion certificate.   Reserve Your Spot ➡️   TERC Tech Talks: Test-Driving AI Tools for Teaching & Learning   Which AI tools are worth your time and which aren’t? In this new video podcast, TERC’s STEM education researchers test AI tools and share what really works, what to skip, and how to adapt them for your classroom.     Watch the first episode ➡️ terc.edu, \| 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Unsubscribe |
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