Feature Story Archive

Is NASA Citizen science helping the public understand the process of science?

As part of our growing engagement with citizen science, the Center's Heather Fischer co-organized, and Martin Storksdieck contributed to, the NASA Citizen Science Community webinar

Announcing the interPLAY Project to Support STEM Skills for Early Learners in Children’s Museums and Science Centers

Association of Children’s Museums and STEM Research Center at Oregon State University Partner on Four-Year National Science Foundation-Funded Project

During the pandemic, students do field and lab work without leaving home

Click to read the article - to which the Center's Martin Storksdieck and Kari O'Connell contributed their expertise - on how educators are getting creative to create virtual field and lab opportunities!

Situational Awareness for Employment Resilience

Check out the video below for some exciting updates on the Center-partnered SAFER project! SAFER seeks to help US workers find and pursue future-proof employment pathways.

#ShutDownSTEM

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Valuing free-choice learning in national parks

Self-directed learning in parks deserves to be recognized for its effectiveness

Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter Project Wins Facilitator's Choice Award

Check out the STEM For All Video Showcase Facilitator's Choice award winning video for Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter by clicking here!

Hot Off the Press!

The "Interested, Disinterested, or Neutral: Exploring STEM Interest Profiles and Pathways in A Low-Income Urban Community" study looked at STEM interest development during adolescence in an urban community.