Ahmad Basendouh commented on STEMIE Center's blog post Project Approach and STEM Learning for ALL
"This is a great read. Recently, I wanted to use the project approach to teach computer programming. So, I am reaching out to get some advice on that. I was struggling on how can we adapt the project approach to effectively teach programming concepts…"
Feb 13
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
The development of educational app, My STEM Adventure, illustrates the value of adding diversity and inclusion elements from the beginning of a project. Read the blog post to learn more!

Wendy Sapp, Ph.D., Senior Project Director for Bridge…
Sep 27, 2023
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
This blog post shares some of our experiences at STEMIE in partnership with Kidzu Children’s Museum in Chapel Hill, NC. Collaborating on the development of an innovative, inclusive space for infants, toddlers and their caregivers in the museum…
Aug 9, 2023
LIsa Burke commented on STEMIE Center's blog post Welcome to the Community
"Hello, my name is Lisa Burke. I am a retired NC elementary academically gifted, math/reading intervention teacher and administrator from many NC counties.  I have degrees from App State, NC State, East Carolina University, and Elon University. I…"
Jul 14, 2023
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
Read the blog post and learn how to utilizing outdoor spaces and routines as a context for supporting early language, physical activity, and consequently, STEM learning. 


Sarah Pedonti
Sarah is an assistant professor in Birth-Kindergarten…
Jul 13, 2023
STEMIE Center commented on STEMIE Center's blog post Welcome to the Community
"Thanks for sharing your experience, Jo Ann. "
Jun 7, 2023
Jo Ann Joseph commented on STEMIE Center's blog post Welcome to the Community
"As an Early Intervention practitioner who is a grandmother of a 15 month old child with sensory issues, I have used walks in the park for the past 9 months to introduce my darling to the touch of leaves, branches, petals and bark.  This has helped…"
Jun 6, 2023
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
Using multiple representations (e.g., pictures, colors, symbols, written texts, gestures) can drastically help learning computational thinking in young children. In this blog post, doctoral candidate Slki Lim will describe her experiences with…
May 18, 2023
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
There are many evidence-based practices (EBPs) that can be used to support development and increase access and participation in STEM learning for young autistic* children. Yet, research suggests that EBPs are not always used in practice by…
Apr 12, 2023
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
Do you know video demonstrations can be a great tool to enhance practitioners' practice?  Check out this blog post to learn more!


By Elica Sharifnia, PhD. 
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning at the University…
Feb 24, 2023
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
STEAM is a vehicle for children's social emotion development. Read the blog post and learn how to suppor children's problem solving skills within STEAM learning activities.



Dr. Yvette Mere-Cook works as a Child Development Demonstration Lecturer…
Oct 24, 2022
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
Read the blog post and learn how to use project approach to support inclusive early STEM learning! 

By Sallee Beneke
Project work is an approach to learning that can support inclusion of diverse learners. A project is an in-depth investigation of a…
Sep 25, 2022
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
“When I walk into a room, I’m Black. When I walk into a room, I’m a woman. When I walk into a room, I’m a Black woman. Different people process these things differently. Historically Black people have been perceived as less intelligent, and even…
Jun 24, 2022
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
Read the blog post written by Dr. Hsiu-Wen Yang, and learn how to infuse family culture in STEM learning opportunities.



By Hsiu-Wen Yang, PhD. 
Technical Assistance Specialist at STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center (STEMIE)
I…
May 23, 2022
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
Have you heard of storybook walk? Read the article and find out!



By Katherine Mansfield

About the author: 
Katherine Mansfield is a second-year speech-language pathology student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been a…
Apr 7, 2022
STEMIE Center posted a blog post
"As his mother and educator, it is essential to build his literacy experiences through books that represent people and characters that look like him." - Marye Vance. 


 

By Marye Vance

About the author:
Marye Vance is an early childhood…
Feb 25, 2022
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