All Research resources

Journal Article

Transition to Virtual Judging for In-Person Elementary School Science Fairs

By Amanda Horn

Elementary Informal Education Administration Inquiry Research Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Journal Article

Research Project-Based Learning in Meteorology Using an Online Severe Weather Events Archive

This article presents a semester-long, interdisciplinary project-based learning (PBL) suitable for secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in a second-semester (i.e., intermediate) meteorology course. This case-study approach builds on the rese...

By Joby Hilliker and Shannon Hilliker

Earth & Space Science Research STEM

Journal Article

Implementing SEL in STEM—Challenges and Opportunities

By Megan Bettis

Informal Education General Science Interdisciplinary Research STEM

Journal Article

Reflecting on STEM Classroom Experiences: The Power of an Observation Tool with an Integrated STEM/SED Lens

By Virginia Andrews, Victoria Oliveira, Patricia J. Allen, Drew H. Gitomer, and Gil G. Noam

Middle School Informal Education Equity Professional Learning Research STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Building Consensus for Integrated STEM and Social-Emotional Development: From Convening to Implementation

By Patricia J. Allen and Gil G. Noam

Informal Education Equity Interdisciplinary Policy Research STEM

Journal Article

Facilitating Departmental and Institutional Change for Expanding Undergraduate Research Experiences

Increased sustainable access to undergraduate research opportunities, particularly for historically underrepresented populations, involves transforming departmental and institutional cultures, which is time-consuming and expensive. Competing universi...

By Rebecca Friesen and Adriana Cimetta

Administration Administrators Preservice Science Education Research

Journal Article

A Hands-on Activity to Understand the Nature of Science and Authentic Scientific Inquiry in Large Laboratory Courses

Integrating authentic research practices into introductory laboratory courses to prepare tomorrow’s scientists has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. However, an incomplete understanding of the nature of science (NOS) and authentic...

By Lin Xiang and Madhusudan Srinivasan

Postsecondary Inquiry Instructional Materials Research Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Maximizing Learning Objectives in Undergraduate Research Journals

Undergraduate research journals (URJs) introduce students to the peer review and publication processes, teaching them to write manuscripts that will be reviewed for scientific rigor. Although the merits of URJs have been debated, this article argues ...

By Shamel Basaria, Taylor S. Ginieczki, Shloka V. Janapaty, Rohan Nigam, and Davis H. Smith

Postsecondary Learning Progression Research Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Using Connected Learning Principles to Foster Authentic STEM Research Experiences Remotely

By Erica M. Staehling, Hannah R. Hiester, and Barbara M. Shoplock

High School Informal Education Research Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Journal Article

An Interdisciplinary STEM Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Establishes a Community of Practice and Promotes Psychosocial Gains

Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) represent an economical and practical way for institutions to equitably offer research experiences to large numbers of students. Although the benefits of CUREs are well documented, most CURE mod...

By Elizabeth A. Majka, Kyle F. Bennett, Thomas P. Sawyer, Jon L. Johnson, and Merrilee F. Guenther

Postsecondary Interdisciplinary Research STEM

Journal Article

“But, I’m not done yet!”

By Alison Betz Seymour

Middle School Research Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Advice to Future Participants From Six Cohorts of an Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Atmospheric Science

Many undergraduates use research internships to gain experience for graduate school. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs involve heavy research and lab work duties, for which students are often unprepared and lack oppo...

By Adam T. Murry, Nan Yuan, and Dean Atkinson

Research STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

The Role of Question-Asking in Mentoring Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate research is a high-impact educational practice for which effective mentoring has been identified as a key factor in determining its success. Some researchers have argued that effective mentors help increase students’ independence an...

By Sara L. Johnson and George M. Bodner

Inquiry Preservice Science Education Research Teacher Preparation