Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale
Making Sense of Science
TJ McKenna suggests asking students—who often struggle to see STEM in their everyday lives—“How far away from your TV will a remote control still work?” Sometimes, their investigation sends them backing out of the house and down the street to find an answer. Eve Manz recommends melting chocolate chips to spark conversations about the state […]
Creating Opportunities Where STEM Learning Comes to Life
On a crisp October morning during the first day of Massachusetts STEM Week, the William Monroe Trotter K–6 School brought its spirit of curiosity and discovery to Boston University. The day started as early 70 students from the Trotter School filled the BU Wheelock lobby, joined by BU undergraduates from ED 350: Sensemaking in STEM […]
Celebrating a Decade of Igniting Hearts and Minds
When curiosity meets community, magic happens—and our 10th Annual Curiosity and Learning Conference proved that in spades. This wasn’t just another educational event—it was a celebration, a milestone, and pure inspiration wrapped up in one incredible day that left everyone buzzing with new ideas and renewed passion for learning. Throughout the day, literacy wove through […]
How Big Questions Can Spark Science Learning
How do clouds float? And how do planes fly through them? Curiosity about everyday questions such as these can become a powerful catalyst for learning about science. Sensemaking in light of this uncertainty can empower students and transform classrooms into places of scientific exploration. By learning how to leverage sensemaking in light of uncertainty, educators […]
Scholarly Accomplishments April 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and awards for March 2025. Awards Anthony Abraham Jack For Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the PriceProse Book Award for Education Theory and Practice2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Finalist for Education by Foreword Reviews Books Mary Churchill Churchill, M. L. […]
Inspiration Flows at Curiosity and Learning Conference
On a beautiful Saturday in April, the 9th Annual Curiosity and Learning Conference made a triumphant return to in-person gatherings after a hiatus due to the pandemic. And let me tell you, it was a celebration like no other! So, what went down at this year’s conference? Picture this—BU faculty and members from the community […]
Can STEM Prepare Students to Make a Difference?
As STEM increasingly drives economic growth and fosters innovation, the need for workers trained in STEM fields is rapidly increasing. But despite the billions of dollars being spent on STEM education, the supply of well-trained workers can’t keep pace with the demand. And while individuals with STEM backgrounds are well positioned to work on important […]