AI in STEM Education
Unlock the Future of Teaching and Learning!
Are you ready to integrate the power of Artificial Intelligence into your STEM classroom? Join us for a dynamic 5-part workshop series designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to leverage AI for enhanced teaching and learning.
No prior experience with AI is required. The course is designed as a virtual, interactive, and collaborative experience. Discount provided if you register for all 5 sessions!
Dates: Select Wed. evenings Jan-March 2026
(1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 3/4)
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration NOW OPEN!
Contact Donna with any questions.
STEM & PBL Curriculum
The STEM & PBL Curriculum course unpacks the elements of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs), defined as curricular materials exhibiting a coherent sequence of lessons that target learning of grade-appropriate and standards-aligned skills and knowledge through research-based and inclusive instructional strategies. Participants review, analyze, and identify high quality STEM curricula, and discuss differences between STEM and project-based learning (PBL) curricular materials. They also practice creating standard-aligned and student-centered learning outcomes with and without the use of AI tools, following the guidelines of the backwards design.
This course can be taken for 30 PDPs, as a stand-alone 3-credit course, or as part of the Master’s in Integrated STEM Education.
Dates: Jan. 13 – March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:45 pm (ET) (No Session on 2/17, Feb Break)
Note: Graduate credit option runs through May 5, 2026 (No sessions 2/17, 3/31 or 4/21)
Location: Virtual and Interactive on Zoom
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Contact Mia with any questions.
Foundations of Integrated STEM Education
The Foundations of Integrated STEM Education course engages participants in unpacking the knowledge and skills required of educators interested in 'STEMifying' their teaching (whether they teach a STEM course or would like to add a STEM component to their subject area). The course introduces topics related to students’ STEM identity, school and community, curriculum, and pedagogy, so participants could identify high-quality STEM experiences. Specifically, participants will analyze frameworks for high-quality STEM education, STEM standards and practices, the engineering design process, phenomenon-based teaching, equity and diversity in STEM, and student-centered STEM pedagogy.
This course can be taken for 30 PDPs, as a stand-alone 3-credit course, or as part of the Master’s in Integrated STEM Education.
Dates: Jan. 15 – March 26, 2026, on Thursdays from 6:00-8:45 pm (ET) (No Session on 2/19, Feb Break)
Note: Graduate credit option runs through April 30, 2026 (No sessions 2/19 or 4/23)
Location: Virtual and Interactive on Zoom
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OpenSciEd Launch
The STEM Education Center at WPI is offering a 3-day OpenSciEd Launch training for K-12 science teachers, coaches, and/or administrators. The training will guide educators through the shift toward student-centered science teaching & learning, where students ‘figure out' and explain real-world phenomena, as well as the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). Throughout the training, participating educators will experience the different routines & pedagogies associated with the OpenSciEd units, as well as work with colleagues to review a subject-specific OSE unit and plan for implementation in their classrooms.
This course can be taken for PDPs or as a 3-credit course as part of the Master’s in Integrated STEM Education.
Dates: Feb. 17-19, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Contact Donna with any questions.
Seeds of STEM
Problem Panda has a LOT of problems! Join this info session to learn about this exciting and FREE STEM curriculum for PK/K learners.
Info Session Dates:
November 20, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
Contact Mia with questions or for more information.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Summer Research Experiences at WPI
Apply to be part of the WPI RET (Research Experiences for Teachers) Site: Engineering for People and the Planet for middle and high school STEM teachers to conduct paid research for 6 full weeks at WPI in a team with a WPI faculty member and pre-service teacher. Research experiences focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for an integrated approach of learning and doing science, math, and engineering through real-world problems. Teachers will participate in professional development to translate their research experience into classroom activities, as well as present their work to broader audiences.
Dates: Summer 2026; and up to 4 follow-up sessions during the academic year
Location: WPI Research Labs on Campus (in person)
Applications will open in January 2026