Addressing inequities within the system of higher education involves making changes at every level of the institution that enable instructors to improve instruction in ways that benefit all students.

Introducing students to STEM early, and consistently exposing them to those subject areas throughout their K-12 careers, can motivate students who might be searching for a subject that interests them ...

At North Windy Ridge Intermediate School in Buncombe County, STEM teacher Russell Thompson is using a 3D printer to design ...

Studies have identified a troubling gap in U.S. higher education between the percentage of students who arrive at college hoping to major in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, and math) ...

When we discuss STEM education, it's easy to focus on acts of teaching and learning. But if our vision of STEM is only confined to the classroom, we risk ignoring a large portion of what the true ...

Many districts have been renewing efforts to provide students in all grade levels with the opportunities they need to access and excel in STEM fields, especially as jobs in science, technology, ...

We live in an ever-evolving world, powered by advancements across STEM fields. Today, STEM has become increasingly intertwined with how we live our daily lives–from how we learn, to how we work, to ...

STEM workforce shortages are a well-known global issue. With demand set to rise by nearly 11 percent in the next decade, today’s students are the solution. They will be the ones to make the next big ...

The global economy is changing, with jobs disappearing due to automation and others emerging as a result of technological advances and innovations. This new reality is changing the way students need ...

Expanding STEM education is essential to securing America’s future by strengthening the tech talent pipeline, creating economic innovation, and maintaining global competitiveness. With a projected ...

Suggested Citation: "3 Understanding Teaching,Learning, and Equity." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Transforming Undergraduate STEM ...