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STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Using psychology to improve student learning and engagement in STEM disciplines.

What can psychology teach us about the most effective ways to improve student learning and engagement in STEM disciplines, as well as maintain interest beyond high school and into university majors? The Center for Psychology in Schools and Education explores these questions through research.

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Specialized High Schools

How specialized STEM public schools compared to regular high schools.
STEM Education
Psychology's Role

STEM Education

Help bridge the gap between basic research and classroom practice in STEM education.

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We provide this list of recent publications on STEM with the hope that it will be useful, without specific APA endorsement.

  • Almarode, J.T., Subotnik, R.F., Crowe, E., Tai, R.H., Lee, M.L. & Nowlin, F., (2014). Specialized high schools and talent search programs: Incubators for adolescents with high ability in STEM disciplines. Journal of Advanced Academics, 25, 307-331.

  • Subotnik, R.F., Olszewski-Kubilius, P., & Worrell, F. (August, 2014). The talent gap: The U.S. is neglecting its most promising science students. Scientific American, p. 13.

  • Subotnik, R.F., Tai, R.H., Almarode, J., & Crowe, E. (2013). What are the value added contributions of selective secondary schools of mathematics, science, and technology? Preliminary analyses from a U.S. national research study. Talent Development and Excellence, 5, 87-97.

  • Leikin, R., Subotnik, R.F., Pitta-Pantazi, D., Singer, F.M., & Pelczer, I. (2013). Teachers' views on creativity in mathematics education: an international survey. ZDM: The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 45, 309-324.

Date created: 2016