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title: "TERC Talks 💬: STEM Education Insights and Resources for Educators in August"
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 Discover free back-to-school math activities, research on engaging students in STEM, a brain-computer interface makerspace, and a new interactive sound study.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

| August 2026 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. Excursions As you prepare for the new school year, explore Excursions, a free collection of classroom-tested math activities that connect learning to students' interests, families, communities, and the world. Each activity invites students to explore meaningful questions through rigorous mathematics. Teachers who field-tested Excursions reported higher student engagement, broader participation in math discussions, and more opportunities to learn about their students' experiences and identities. Explore Excursions Articles of Interest What we've been reading about in STEM education trends, innovations, and new studies. 5 Things Research Says About Engaging Students in STEM Learning Takeaway: Research consistently shows that students engage more deeply in STEM when learning is meaningful, inquiry-driven, connected to their lives, and designed to value their ideas and experiences. How TERC Can Help: From math curricula and science investigations to data science, AI, and engineering programs, TERC develops research-based resources that put these five evidence-based principles into practice. Help us get to SXSW EDU! TERC is partnering with FableVision, CAST, and Kearsarge Regional Middle School on the proposed session "Beyond Co-design: Building Partnerships for Better Media." If you have a minute, we'd love your vote before August 23. Thanks for helping us bring this conversation to Austin! Every vote counts! News & Opportunities Join a Hands-On Brain-Computer Interface STEM Experience The NeuroVivid project is running its BCI makerspace experience this August at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation (Waltham, MA). Campers (August 17-21, 2026): We have space available for middle school students to participate in the camp. Designed with neurodivergent learners in mind, the program provides an engaging and supportive experience that benefits all students.  Learn more and register ➡️ 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 ➡️ 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! 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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