
Innovations in STEM Education Research
We are working to improve STEM education in formal and informal science settings and conducting research with students, families and educators. Our partners include schools, museums, science centers and research institutes.
Updates
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College of Education Faculty Contribute to New Handbook of Research on Science Teacher Education
A new book co-edited by Gail Jones, an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor in the NC State College of Education and senior faculty fellow at the Friday Institute, is providing insights into science teacher education through a thorough review of research related to science teacher preparation, induction and career-long professional learning.
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Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones Named 2022 AERA Fellow
Gail Jones, an Alumni Distinguished Professor of Science Education in the NC State College of Education and senior faculty fellow at the Friday Institute, has been named a 2022 AERA Fellow — the American Educational Research Association’s highest honor that recognizes exceptional research contributions to education.
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Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones Selected to Receive NARST 2022 Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award
Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Friday Institute Senior Faculty Fellow Gail Jones, Ph.D., is receiving the NARST 2022 Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award because of her contributions to the field of science education.
Selected Resources
Selected Projects
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A Sense of Awe: A Tool for Enhancing Science InstructionThis project will investigate whether the inclusion of awe into science instruction can increase students’ interests and motivation in science.
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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. Note: For information on the sharing of research data please contact the project PI Dr. Gail Jones.
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Master Science Hobbyists: Characteristics, Motivations, Experiences and Career TrajectoriesThis project is examining the characteristics, motivations, in- and out-of-school experiences, informal science activities and career trajectories of citizen scientists and “master hobbyists.”
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The Nano Innovation Student Challenge: Using Tiny Science to Solve Wicked ProblemsHelp scientists address the UN Sustainable Development Goals using nanotechnology in this student competition. Your idea might be the next great solution to providing people across the globe with clean water, better medicines or making solar energy more economical.
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The Next Generation of Scientists, Science Communicators, and Science Educators: Youth Volunteers in Science CentersIn this collaborative project, researchers took a different approach than is traditionally used to address future science workforce needs by examining the intersection of youth volunteer work at museums and their future career aspirations.
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zSpace STEM LabThe 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.