Laurie Brennan, TERC's president, will retire in June 2025. Her impact on STEM education, from record proposal wins to fostering diversity and collaboration, has been truly transformative. Join us in thanking Laurie for her decades of visionary leadership! https://hubs.la/Q02LTf6w0
TERC
Research Services
Cambridge, MA 1,903 followers
We believe that STEM moves the world forward. And we exist to move STEM learning forward.
About us
TERC is a Cambridge, MA based nonprofit made up of teams of forward-thinking STEM experts dedicated to innovation and creative problem solving. TERC believes great futures are built through math and science. For more than 55 years, TERC has taken a learner-centered approach to education in both formal and informal settings. At the frontier of theory and practice, TERC’s work encompasses research, content and curriculum development, technology innovation, professional development, and program evaluation. Through TERC’s curricula and programs, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to ask questions, solve problems, and expand their opportunities. TERC’s professional development helps teachers and facilitators utilize new tools, materials, and inquiry-based strategies to enrich the learners’ experience. With a passion for social justice, TERC strives to create level playing fields for all learners, reaching millions of students each year. TERC imagines a future where teachers and students are members of vibrant communities engaged in creative, rigorous, and reflective inquiry.
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http://www.terc.edu
External link for TERC
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1965
- Specialties
- mathematics and science education research and development, curriculum development, professional development, and education
Locations
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Primary
2067 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140, US
Employees at TERC
Updates
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AERA Science Teaching and Learning SIG Book Chat with Jodi Asbell-Clarke Join Jodi talk about her book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM. October 30 at 7pm ET. Register here for free event: https://hubs.la/Q02WhRC00
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Congrats to Maria Blanton, Angela Gardiner, and author Sarah Schwartz for their article making EdWeek's top 5 last week! Read "Can Kindergarten Math Lay the Foundation for Algebra? New Study Aims to Find Out" at https://hubs.la/Q02Vtz-40
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Andee Rubin to present “Human-Centered AI: Developing Programs for Fostering Agency, Creativity, and Connection” Based on a workshop at the ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) conference in September 2024, Andee Rubin will focus on the theme of agency with respect to AI. Attend the zoom workshop at 1PM ET/10AM PT, Tuesday, October 22 https://lnkd.in/enQ-uquw
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Great news! Gilly Puttick and Michael Cassidy article "So, we kind of started from scratch, no pun intended”: What can students learn from designing games? in JRST has received over 1,000 views since publication! Read it here https://hubs.la/Q02TqyvY0
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WEPAN and NASEM Present: Supporting Caregivers in STEM Webinar Wednesday, October 26, 1-2:15 p.m. EST TERC's Lisette Torres-Gerard will be on the panel along with Dr. Yadilette Rivera-Colon and Dr. Levon Esters, with moderation by Dr. Stephani Page and NASEM Presenter Dr. Katie Wullert sharing their experiences as institutional leaders and caregivers. Register at https://hubs.la/Q02T5l6Y0
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Project LEAP's Maria Blanton and Angela Gardiner featured in EdWeek Can Kindergarten Math Lay the Foundation for Algebra? New Study Aims to Find Out Teaching algebraic thinking skills early—like generalizing, representing, and reasoning—can set students up for success https://hubs.la/Q02S-8LG0
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Early algebra = lifelong success! TERC’s NSF-backed study will provide key insights into how K-2 algebra can transform math education. https://hubs.la/Q02PZ0vf0
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NSF planning grant to explore public awareness and acceptance of sustainable sanitation solutions was awarded to TERC and UNCSA Interdisciplinary teams will collect feedback on human waste management to add to the scant research on the public’s acceptance of sustainable sanitation solutions. https://lnkd.in/eKBTFkWA
National Science Foundation Planning Grant to Explore Public Awareness, Acceptance of Sustainable Sanitation Solutions - TERC
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Happy #WorldTeacherDay to all those teachers who encourage and support their student's STEM learning. https://hubs.la/Q02tmjfg0