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This program area advances the science and practice of learning across the lifespan. Our work promotes education, workforce development, public engagement, and capacity building across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Rural Areas Offer Unique Opportunities for STEM Education, But Targeted Resources, Connectivity, and Training Needed

News Release

Rural areas offer unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math education. A new report offers a road map for increasing access to STEM learning experiences for students in rural communities and supporting STEM workforce development.

Dec 11, 2024
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Actions Needed Throughout U.S. Education System to Scale Up Promising Innovations That Can Improve STEM Education

News Release

Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.

Nov 20, 2024
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National Academies Launch Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

News Release

The National Academies have launched the Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12, a new activity that will convene stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies and practices for implementing and supporting state-level science education standards.

Jan 30, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Modernizing Mathematics Education for Grades 9-14 Meeting #3 - Open Session

  • June 22 - 23, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The committee on Modernizing Mathematics Education for Grades 9-14 will hold an open session at a virtual meeting to hear from a variety of high school and postsecondary educators, researchers, and le...

Modernizing Mathematics Education for Grades 9-14 Meeting #3

  • June 22 - 24, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The committee will hear from stakeholders and discuss the writing progress and will hold an open session on June 22 and June 23 at a virtual meeting to hear from a variety of high school and postsecon...

Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions: Webinar #3 - Opportunities for Growth and Improvement

  • June 24, 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Upcoming

The third of three webinars held in advance of a National Summit on Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions will discuss some challenges and lessons unique to ERIs...

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Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Virtual Meeting on Systemic Approaches to Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education

  • August 11, 2026
  • 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The Roundtable on Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education invites you to join a virtual afternoon of conversations on their modules: Module 1 - using a systems view to improve undergraduate ST...

Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions: A Summit

  • September 1 - 2, 2026
  • Summit
  • Upcoming

Save the date for this national, multisectoral summit on September 1 and 2, 2026, in Washington, DC, and online. Discussions will highlight innovative approaches that engage industry, state, and feder...

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Past Events

Media Literacy Education for Children and Youth: A Workshop

  • June 11 - 12, 2026
  • Workshop
  • Past

The National Academies will host a workshop on June 11-12, 2026 at the Keck Center focused on how to support the development of media literacy for children and youth in the context of rapidly changing...

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45th Meeting of the Board on Science Education

  • June 8 - 9, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Past

Please join us for the Public Session of the 45th Meeting of the Board on Science Education on June 8, 2026, 11:15 am - 3:30 pm (ET). Topics of discussion will include: * Federal Landscape for STEM E...

Workshop on Media Literacy Education Planning Meeting #7

  • June 4, 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The planning committee for the Workshop on Media Literacy Education will convene for a seventh and final virtual closed session planning meeting. During this meeting, committee and staff review the en...

Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate, Committee Meeting #6

  • June 2 - 3, 2026
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee on Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate is hosting its sixth meeting, which will include all closed sessions.

Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: Members Meeting 2026

  • May 27 - 28, 2026
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Modernizing Mathematics Education for Grades 9-14 Meeting #2

  • May 27 - 28, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Past

A strong education in the mathematical sciences can help students advance their future goals for college, their careers, and daily life. The National Academies has convened a consensus study committee...

Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions: A Summit (Meeting #7)

  • May 22, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is the seventh meeting of the Planning Committee for the Summit on Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions. The committee will discuss the outcomes of its seco...

Workshop on Media Literacy Education Planning Meeting #6

  • May 22, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The planning committee for the Workshop on Media Literacy Education will convene for a second virtual closed session planning meeting. During this meeting, the committee will finalize all components o...

Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Virtual Meeting on Effective Undergraduate STEM Course Design through Technology

  • May 21, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The second of the series of virtual meetings, this virtual event will focus on how technology is being used in undergraduate STEM courses. Building on the seven research-based Principles for Teaching,...

Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions: Webinar #2 - Structures and Models of Success

  • May 18, 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The second of three webinars held in advance of a National Summit on Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions will discuss some of the current approaches ERIs take t...

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Public Session for the Second Meeting of the Committee on Enhancing the Reach and Contributions of Informal STEM Learning

  • May 7, 2026
  • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webcast
  • Past

Please join the Committee on Enhancing the Reach and Contributions of Informal STEM Learning on May 7th (12:30-4:30 pm ET) for its inaugural public session. This public session will include a discussi...

Enhancing the Reach and Contributions of Informal STEM Learning - Committee Meeting #2

  • May 7 - 8, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee on Enhancing the Reach and Contributions of Informal STEM Learning will meet in Washington, DC for the first time. The committee will hear from the Sponsors, meet with experts, and furth...

Workshop on Media Literacy Education Planning Meeting #5

  • May 5, 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The planning committee for the Workshop on Media Literacy Education will convene for a fifth virtual closed session planning meeting. The committee will continue to refine the draft agenda for the wor...

Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Virtual Meeting on Undergraduate Mathematics

  • April 29, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first of the series of virtual meetings, this interactive virtual event will focus on implementation of the seven research-based Principles for Teaching in undergraduate mathematics contexts. Exam...

Workshop on Media Literacy Education Planning Meeting #4

  • April 24, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The planning committee for the Workshop on Media Literacy Education will convene for a fourth virtual closed session planning meeting. During this meeting, the committee will refine ideas and develop...
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