STEM Education Research
Our work is informed by current research and by the lived experiences of educators, learners, and community members. We contribute to the advancement of STEM education as researchers and practitioners in order to continuously improve.
True to WPI’s philosophy, the STEM Education Center pairs education research to the practice of STEM teaching and learning in a reinforcing cycle. In our efforts to transform STEM education to be integrated, relevant, and inclusive, we amplify the leadership of WPI in project-based learning and STEM education to the PreK-12 levels.
We welcome faculty to engage with us to connect with PreK-12 educators/schools/programs, consult on Broader Impacts statements for proposals, and collaborate in STEM education research. Please complete our interest form.
SoS Curriculum Recognized by IES as "Ready Now" for in-class, hybrid, & remote teaching & learning
Seeds of STEM (SoS) is an integrated STEM curriculum for grades PK-K. It was developed by a team of teachers and researchers from WPI, Holy Cross, and Worcester Head Start. SoS is included in two of the 2020 Institute of Education Sciences (IES) five guides of learning innovations that are ready for classroom use:
Questions about SoS should be directed to Mia at mdubosarsky@wpi.edu.
Additional PK-12 STEM Education Research at WPI
There are many efforts happening at WPI to advance PK-12 STEM education. Check out some of this work by our colleagues!