education program areas
STEM and computer science
SRI Education is at the forefront of integrated science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science education from preschool through 12th grade.
We develop and evaluate innovative instructional materials and assessments, design and study professional development initiatives, and research STEM and CS learning in and out of school.
Recent work
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Collaborative Innovations: Bridging Gaps and Promoting AI Literacy Through Engagement and Dissemination in Education (CIGALE)
Unpacking AI literacy through a comprehensive approach, including knowledge and practices that students would need to learn about AI by grade bands in K–12. Summary Supported by an SRI Independent…
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Developing and Validating a Practitioner Toolkit to Scale and Sustain Collaborative Data Inquiry
This is the first impact study of Data Wise, which supports educators in using collaborative data inquiry to drive continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
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Mathematics, 3D Printing, and Computational Thinking Through Work-Based Learning (MPACT): An Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant Evaluation
SRI conducted a program evaluation of the MPACT program as implemented in the 2021-22 school year in four U.S. states.
Recent reports & publications
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Collaborative Innovations: Bridging Gaps and Promoting AI Literacy Through Engagement and Dissemination in Education
Abstract SRI researchers reviewed existing studies to understand how AI literacy is taught across grade levels and what components are emphasized in each grade band. Our findings show AI literacy…
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Scaling up CoolThink@JC: Implementation study endline
The last in a series from SRI Education on the scaling of CoolThink@JC in Hong Kong primary schools. SRI undertook an implementation study of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities…
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Scaling Up CoolThink@JC: Implementation Study Midline Report
A midline report of CoolThink implementation, its emerging CoolThink ecosystem, and the factors for successful adoption at scale.
Our experts in STEM and computer science
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Haiwen Wang
Senior Principal Education Researcher and Evaluation Methods Lead
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Kyra N. Caspary
Principal Senior Researcher, SRI Education
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Erika Gaylor
Principal Senior Researcher and Early Childhood Program Leader, SRI Education
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Patrik Lundh
Senior Education Researcher, SRI Education
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Sarah Nixon Gerard
Senior Researcher, SRI Education
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Nonye M. Alozie
Deputy Director of STEM & CS Program Team/ Principal Education Researcher, SRI Education
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Satabdi Basu
Principal Education Researcher, SRI Education
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Louise Yarnall
Senior Research Social Scientist, SRI Education