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An interdisciplinary approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math, STEM instruction integrates key concepts between two or more STEM disciplines as students apply the practices of science and engineering to real-world problems.

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The Connection Between Drawing Organic Structures and Information Processing

Students need a strong understanding of how to represent chemical compounds in order to succeed in organic chemistry. This project set out to gain a better understanding of students’ difficulties with symbolic representations, by identifying the sp...

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A Model for International Summer Research Experiences for STEM Students

In this article, we report on a National Science Foundation-funded immersive international summer research program for biology students. Six students, representing Cohort 1 of a three-year program, spent nine weeks at one of three institutes in Japan...

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Exploring Local Environmental Issues to Engage Students in Real-World STEM Problem Solving and Discovery

One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. In this middle school lesson, local current STEM events are used to encourage students to explore th...

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Introducing Engineering Design to First-Year Students Through the Net Zero Energy Challenge

First-year engineering students are often introduced to the engineering design process through project-based learning situated in a concrete design context. Design contexts like mechanical engineering are commonly used, but students and teachers may ...

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2025 STEM Policy Landscape, June 11, 2025

Join us on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for the second installment of the Advocacy in Action webinar series, featuring NSTA Policy Advisor James Brown, as he provides an insightful overview of key national policy trends shapi...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 27, 2025

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 20, 2025

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 13, 2025

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Making Sense of Meaningful STEM: A Topic Study for K-12 STEM Educators

This web seminar series, scheduled on September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time, offers an opportunity to develop or deepen your understanding of how phenomenon-driven, three-dimensional teaching and learning form the foundatio...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 6, 2025

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Science Update: The Dynamic Atmosphere: Extreme Weather, June 26, 2025

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the science behind extreme weather....

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Featured Resources

The Connection Between Drawing Organic Structures and Information Processing

A Model for International Summer Research Experiences for STEM Students

Exploring Local Environmental Issues to Engage Students in Real-World STEM Problem Solving and Discovery

Introducing Engineering Design to First-Year Students Through the Net Zero Energy Challenge

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