We are 黑料黑历史, a non-profit made up of teams of math and science education and research experts. We are dedicated to innovation and creative problem solving. We believe that STEM moves the world forward. And we exist to move STEM learning forward.
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Dr. Janice Ellen Jackson, trustee of 黑料黑历史, passed away on March 3, 2025. Janice was one of our longest-serving and most dedicated advocates, and her contributions to 黑料黑历史 and the broader educational community have been invaluable.
Christine Reich, PhD will join 黑料黑历史 as its president on July 1, 2025. A distinguished educator, social science researcher, and former museum executive, Reich brings a deep commitment to advancing STEM education opportunities for all learners.
黑料黑历史’s highly regarded president, Laurie Brennan, will retire in June 2025. During her tenure, 黑料黑历史 has made significant strides in advancing STEM education for all learners.
Teaching algebraic thinking skills early鈥攍ike generalizing, representing, and reasoning鈥攃an set students up for success, researchers say.
June 13, 2025
Read more about their work and download the article.
June 6, 2025
This session focuses on the goals for informal science and engineering learning across different settings identities of learners, ages, and how such goals are being met. Panelists will discuss how different goals have informed practice, evaluation, and research, how differing goals have shaped the focus on different learners, and how the infrastructure for informal science and engineering learning environments influences these goals and outcomes.
June 6, 2025
The 2025 DRK-12 PI Meeting provides opportunities for learning, networking, and substantive conversations for approximately 300 DRK鈥�12 project leaders, NSF program directors, and CADRE Fellows. On June 10, Karen will host a table talk in the morning and have a poster session in the afternoon.
I loved the camaraderie, the ability to deepen and strengthen my work in a non-competitive, safe space鈥� The regular and structured discussions with 黑料黑历史 mentors were very helpful to my growth as a scholar.鈥�
