Executive Summary: A Systematic Review of STEM Learning and Social-Emotional Development in Out of School Time

This systematic review was designed to strengthen the evidence base supporting the integration of STEM and social-emotional development (SED) in the out-of-school time (OST) field. Integrating STEM and SED has many practical purposes, including increasing youth interest, motivation, identity, and attitudes towards STEM education and careers, particularly for youth who have historically been underrepresented in STEM. This study builds on recent projects and resource that promote the intentional, explicit, and evidence-based integration of STEM and SED in ways that support program improvement and better youth outcomes (Allen & Noam, 2023; NRC, 2015; The Aspen Institute, 2018).