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How can research on how students learn science, math, and engineering improve teaching and student success? Join us for a workshop on the state of discipline-based education research after a decade from our landmark DBER report.
Register: https://ow.ly/lZC850XiGxz
Workshop. November 17-18, 2025. Status of the Field of Discipline-Based Research. To the right is a photo of the National Academies of Sciences Building in Washington, DC.
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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📢 Don’t miss the @srcdorg.bsky.social webinar on 10/1 presenting our recent report The Future of Youth Development. Learn how to strengthen #OutofSchool Time programs to better support #youth nationwide. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/fY65wQm
Webinar. October 1. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET. The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs. This webinar is held in partnership with the Society for Research in Child Development. The image on the right shows an afterschool program leader walking with two children.
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Back to school means new opportunities for discovery. Our guide, Rise and Thrive with Science, supports PK–5 teachers with strategies to build engaging, welcoming #science classrooms. Explore: buff.ly/DRX4Xc7
A teacher sits at a table with her young students, showing them how to use a molecule model.
September 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Engineering is increasingly central to #STEM education. Our report outlines strategies and professional needs for effectively integrating #engineering into teaching practice. Explore the insights here: buff.ly/z5hNNYP
Two students work on a metal structure at a desk in a classroom.
September 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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The Framework for K–12 Science Education set a vision for modern science learning — one that prepares students to think like scientists.

See how the National Academies is helping put that vision into practice: buff.ly/O1n4W97
The image reads: "Since its release in 2012, A Framework for K-12 Science Education has transformed the way science is taught and learned across the United States. Nearly every state has used it to shape modern science standards — creating coherence across grades, strengthening curricula and assessments, and opening new opportunities for collaboration across state lines." The background image shows two children stacking long rectangular blocks.
September 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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While the internet has transformed our daily lives, its use involves a myriad of security challenges. Math plays an essential role in protecting users against evolving threats on the internet. Check out our resource for math educators and classrooms: buff.ly/a97W7vU
The Mathematics of Internet Security. The Internet is a transformative network that is an integral part of our daily lives—but, unfortunately, its use involves many security challenges. With roots in abstract mathematics, some new and some very old, a tree of technologies (cryptosystems and authentication schemes) has grown to meet evolving threats. As users of the Internet, we routinely enjoy this tree’s fruits and may not appreciate their origins. The right side shows a diagram of a tree illustrating how math forms the basis of modern internet security technologies.
September 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Join the Committee on Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate for a workshop on September 8-9 that will look at learning ecosystems, workforce opportunities, state-level policies, and more. Register now! buff.ly/2fmV1GN
Workshop. September 8, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. September 9, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate - Meeting 3. The top image shows young students handling plants in a classroom.
August 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Our report’s insights on trauma‑informed and #student‑centered approaches to #active‑shooter drills was recently featured in @edweek.org! Read the article to learn what schools can do to protect both safety and mental well‑being. buff.ly/DmbYkC6
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August 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Public research universities and institutions have been innovating to expand their engagement with the public and support collaborations across sectors. Join us on August 28 for a session on supporting public engagement with #science: buff.ly/iErIofH
Webinar. August 28. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. Building Institutional Capacity for Public Engagement with Science.
August 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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📘New Report: School #ActiveShooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. This report offers clear, evidence-based steps to regulate drills and protect #students and staff. 🔗 buff.ly/AeFmwVW
New Report: School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. To the right is an image of desks in a classroom.
August 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Complex societal challenges require innovative approaches. Engaged #research involves collaborating with various stakeholders to help identify evidence needs, integrate broad expertise, and apply findings toward shared goals. Learn more: buff.ly/yF13JXG
'Taking concrete steps toward building institutional capacity for engaged research involves a willingness to view challenges as "tensions" instead of "impossible hard stops."' Quote from Susan Renoe, Chair of the Planning Committee for the Workshop on Building Institutional Capacity for Engaged Research.
August 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Join us on August 13 at 1–2 PM ET for the release of a new report on #activeshooter drills and their impact on K–12 #mentalhealth. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/gxTSjVw
August 13 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. Report Release Webinar. School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. The background shows a group of high school students walking outside of their school.
August 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Rural students are STEM-ready. Systems need to catch up.

A contributed post for @edweek.org shares takeaways from our report on rural STEM education. Read it: buff.ly/jfmwc34

#STEMEducation #RuralSchools #RuralAmerica
A screengrab of the Education Week blog post, Strengthening STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural America. The header image shows two young students working on an project outdoors.
August 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Applications are open for the New Voices Program 2026–2028 Cohort!

Join a network of mid-career SEM leaders at @nationalacademies.org tackling national and global challenges.

📅 Application Deadline: September 3, 2025
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/9VNlVt9

#NewVoices #scipol #nasem
New Voices in Sciences, Engineering & Medicine. A two-year program for outstanding mid-career STEM professionals. Network with emerging leaders. Connect across disciplines. Impact science policy. Engage with global peers. Apply by September 3. NewVoices@nas.edu. www.nas.edu/newvoices.
July 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Our report examines factors at local, regional, and national levels that impact widespread implementation of Pre-K–12 #STEM #education innovations. Read more: buff.ly/7ssmKAF
Scaling and Sustaining Pre-K-12 STEM Education Innovations: Systemic Challenges, Systemic Responses. Consensus Study Report.
July 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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A new special issue of @pnas.org features a series of articles inspired by a colloquium hosted by our Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication. Learn more about these papers that advocate for a paradigm shift in #ScienceCommunication: buff.ly/XgtzjFP
PNAS Special Feature. Reimagining Science Communication in the COVID Era and Beyond.
July 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Register now for our national action-focused summit on July 22-23 that looks to reimagine approaches to graduate education and postdoctoral career development in STEMM: buff.ly/RpDwgRu
Summit. July 22 & 23. Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development. The image to the right shows two students with a professor writing on a whiteboard table.
July 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Thank you to the over 300 researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders who joined us at the Convocation on the Status of Informal #Science and #Engineering #Education! You can catch up or re-watch the event recordings on our website: buff.ly/L1uDhGd
June 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Implementing high-quality curricula in preschools will require a broad coalition of partners. This publication summarizes our implementation summit that built on the recommendations from our report, A New Vision for High-Quality #Preschool Curriculum: buff.ly/Ka1n6m1
June 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Informal #science and #engineering #education has grown and evolved over the past 15 year. Join us on June 16-17 for a convocation that will reflect on the state of the field while also looking to the future: buff.ly/NL5skCp
June 16 & 17. Convocation on the Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education. To the right is a picture of children wearing boots, gathered in a creek around an instructor.
June 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Rural students face early and growing gaps in #STEM achievement, course access, and career pathways. But local strengths offer new possibilities.

Read more: buff.ly/hyzZt8l
K-12 STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural Areas. Consensus Study Report. To the right is an image of children gathering around their teacher and an instructor with a handful of wheat.
June 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Rural students face early and growing gaps in #STEM achievement, course access, and career pathways. But local strengths offer new possibilities.

Read more: buff.ly/hyzZt8l
K-12 STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural Areas. Consensus Study Report. To the right is an image of children gathering around their teacher and an instructor with a handful of wheat.
June 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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A new @the74.bsky.social‬ article features our report showing how #OutofSchool time programs support emotional and behavioral development: buff.ly/LrOo5m8

Explore the report: buff.ly/o8EEKbM
A group of children joyfully running with their backpacks outside of a school.
June 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Summertime provides an opportunity for children and youth to engage in activities like summer camp or remedial courses. But for some, this may also mean a departure from resources, support, and structure. Learn more about summertime experiences here: buff.ly/eXIkGuD
A group of young children chase after bubbles in a field.
June 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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On June 3, @nasonline.org President Marcia McNutt will explore the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape.

Register now: buff.ly/jprvFJs

#StateOfTheScience
June 3. Washington, DC. State of the Science. Delivered by Marcia McNutt, President, National Academy of Sciences.
May 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM