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Julianna Nieuwsma
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jnieuws@ncsu.edu
Upcoming Events
Apr
05
12:15 pm
Friday Institute Crosstalk: Making a Difference in the Lives of Youth and Families Through STEM Education
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Innovations in STEM Education Research
Projects
A Sense of Awe: A Tool for Enhancing Science Instruction
This project will investigate whether the inclusion of awe into science instruction can increase students’ interests and motivation in science.
Families and Museums Exploring (FAME)
By partnering with local museums, NC State is engaging families in STEM activities and encouraging students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Master Science Hobbyists: Characteristics, Motivations, Experiences and Career Trajectories
This project is examining the characteristics, motivations, in- and out-of-school experiences, informal science activities and career trajectories of citizen scientists and “master hobbyists.”
zSpace STEM Lab
The zSpace STEM Lab comes with a suite of science software and curriculum resources that offer learning experiences across grade levels through the sciences and STEM topics.
