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title: TERC Talks Newsletter January 2024
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 including a free robotic activity, a look at interdisciplinary curriculums, and an internship opportunity for undergrads in STEM research

| January 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. BioRobots What it is: A free one-hour activity and four module curriculum designed to engage middle school students in using ideas from animal structure and function to build a biomimetic robot. BioRobots is an interdisciplinary learning curriculum that integrates science, engineering, and computing to engage students in biomimicry design challenges.  Get your Sessions Article of Interest What we've been reading in STEM education trends, innovations, new studies, and more. How Interlinking Learning Promotes Critical Thinking in Middle School Edutopia Takeaway: Fostering connections between subjects encourages students to think deeply about big problems and questions at the core of their work.  How TERC is joining the conversation: Dr. Michael Cassidy, experienced STEM educator and researcher, focuses on interdisciplinary curriculum development. His projects weave together diverse disciplines and practices. Learn about his emerging work.  Fun STEM Fact! Tradinno is the largest walking robot in the world. Standing at 15 meters long, the dragon robot weighs 11 tons. PD Opportunities Upcoming workshops, webinars, and research study opportunities for continuous growth. Listen: Assembling Inclusion Podcast The episode covers an inclusive program to teach computational thinking to grades 3-8 and neurodiversity in STEM education. Listen to the podcast. Internship Opportunity Do you know an undergrad interested in STEM research? Introduce them to the Summer TERC Scholars Program! Students will engage in meaningful, mentored research projects at TERC, fostering professional growth and a justice-focused STEM lens. This enriching experience is remote-friendly and offers a $6000 stipend. Applications due 1/29/24. MORE TERC NEWS #TERCTaughtMe 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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