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title: "TERC Talks 💬: STEM Education Insights and Resources for Educators in September"
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 including FREE data science modules, meet us at NCTM, steps to cultivate a culture of belonging in science, and more.

| September 2024 STEM education insights and resources for educators Programs & Materials Highlights Our forward-thinking and groundbreaking research projects often result in insightful and inspiring learning materials, many for free. Data Clubs What it is: Data Clubs believes that middle school learners can and should know how to interpret data to make decisions and manipulate data to answer their own questions. Three modules engage them with “big” data—large data sets collected by government agencies, research institutes and international collaborations  — curated by the Data Clubs team. The modules give students simple tools for visualizing and analyzing data on topics they care about.   Download Modules Articles of Interest What we've been reading about in STEM education trends, innovations, new studies, and much more. Cultivating a Culture of Belonging in Science National Science Teaching Association Takeaway: Women of color make up less than 6% of bachelor’s degree earners in fields like engineering, computer science, and physics, despite ongoing recruitment efforts. A key issue is that these efforts often focus on "fixing" students rather than addressing the systemic inequities that deter them. How TERC Can Help: The Double Bind in Physics Education: Intersectionality, Equity, and Belonging for Women of Color by Maria (Mia) Ong, Ph.D. follows the educational and career paths of 10 women of color pursuing degrees in physics and physics-related fields. The book also offers steps STEM departments can take to cultivate systemic change and a strong sense of belonging for underrepresented students. Fun STEM Fact! Less than 0.5% of the data created is ever used or analyzed. Upcoming Opportunities Will You Be at NCTM? TERC Booth 1201 Drop by our National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) booth on September 25-28 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. TERC announces retirement of president, Laurie Brennan TERC’s highly regarded president, Laurie Brennan, will retire in June 2025. During her tenure, TERC has made significant strides in advancing STEM education for all learners. To find TERC’s next leader, the national executive search firm Isaacson, Miller has been engaged. A full Position Profile can be viewed here. Isaacson, Miller welcomes applications, nominations, and inquiries here. MORE TERC NEWS #TERCTaughtMe We love nothing more than seeing how TERC content positively impacts your learning. Share your #TERCTaughtMe moments for the chance to be featured in our next newsletter and receive some TERC swag! terc.edu  \|  2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Unsubscribe  \|  Manage preferences terc.edu   \| 2067 Massachusetts Ave    Cambridge  MA   02140    You received this email because you are subscribed to TERC Talks from terc.edu. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails   Web version |
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