This article was co-authored by Scott Pattison, TERC​ and Gina Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame. The Storybook STEM project began from a relatively simple premise. With support from the National Science Foundation (#1902536) and TERC, our goal was to synthesize knowledge about how children’s books can support STEM engagement and learning for preschool-age children … Read more
Authors: Perrin Chick, Sue Allen, Kate Cook, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance Well before COVID-19, there were occasions when we all hosted meetings or offered workshops and inevitably there would be at least one person who could not physically attend but wanted to be included. Unfortunately, in many cases the default would be to send along notes … Read more
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funds projects each year that explore the connections between science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the humanities. CAISE coordinated with NEH to make these project descriptions available here. The newly cataloged projects, funded through the Division of Public Programs, are multidisciplinary and address regional history or topics … Read more
Dr. Raychelle Burks is an associate professor of chemistry at American University in Washington, DC. In August 2020, Dr. Burks recently spoke with CAISE about her career path and how she uses an asset based approach to enhance science communication. As a young person, Dr. Burks was impressed by the practical applications of forensic science, … Read more
Authors: Amy Grack Nelson, Evelyn Christian Ronning, Marjorie Bequette, Choua Her As the world struggles with the new normal of living, working and learning in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, families are seeking trusted and engaging sources of scientific information to help their children understand a wide range of pandemic-related topics in an effort … Read more
CAISE is excited to welcome two new members to our team: Dr. Rabiah Mayas and Aya Rothwell, MS. Dr. Rabiah Mayas is the Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee Vice President at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago (MSI). Dr. Mayas participated in CAISE’s Research and Practice & Broadening Participation Task Forces and now joins us … Read more
In Spring 2020, Smirla Ramos-Montañez, Family STEM Learning Researcher at the Technology Education Research Center (TERC) spoke with us about applying a culturally responsive approach to research and evaluation studies of informal STEM learning. The interview was conducted by Dr. Kelly Riedinger as a member of the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) … Read more
Eli Tucker-Raymond is currently a Co-Principal Investigator on the Developing a Network to Coordinate Research on Equity Practices and Cultures in STEM Maker Education project (NSF #2005898), the first Research Coordination Network funded by the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program and the recent recipient, with coauthor Brian Gravel, of the Society of Professors of Education Book Award for their 2019 STEM … Read more
In July 2020, Ms. Diane Miller, Chief Program Officer at the Detroit Zoological Society spoke with CAISE about her career and the ways in which authentic community engagement has been central to her work. Throughout the conversation, Ms. Miller provides rich examples of her approach to co-creating programs with youth participants that enable them to … Read more
In February 2020, Dr. Remy Dou, assistant professor in the STEM Transformation Institution and Department of Teaching and Learning at Florida International University spoke with us about his research on science identity with a focus on Hispanic/Latine students and students from immigrant families. Dr. Dou is the Principal Investigator for the Talking Science research project supported by the … Read more