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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

The Center for STEM Education and Innovation is designed to meet demands for innovation and evidence to improve teaching and learning of 21st century science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills that students need to thrive in the global economy. We focus on the needs of all students, particularly struggling and disengaged students, those with learning disabilities, English language learners, and students for whom traditional education is not working. The Center draws on AIR’s experience working across all educational levels, subjects, and domains

Recent Reports

  • The Price of a Science Ph.D.

    A recent report from AIR's Center for STEM Education & Innovation found that financing a Ph.D. in the sciences results in high levels of debt, particularly for underrepresented minorities.

  • Teacher Practice and Student Outcomes in Arts-Integrated Learning Settings: A Review of Literature

    AIR conducted a review of key literature in 2011–12 exploring the measurement of teacher practice and student learning in arts-integrated settings through a project funded by the Department of Education and offered by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

  • Broadening Participation in STEM: A Call to Action

    This report, produced by AIR with consultation from the Institute for Higher Education Policy, details the key issues to consider and steps we should take to improve our position in STEM innovation. It includes six critical policy questions, along with an open letter to the nation on broadening perceptions in order to broaden participation.

Recent Projects

  • Texas Statewide 21st Century Community Learning Centers

    AIR, along with its partners, has conducted the evaluation of the Texas Statewide 21st Century Community Learning Centers since 2007. This federal initiative, authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, provides out-of-school-time opportunities for academic enrichment to help students meet state and local performance standards in core academic subjects. In addition to providing a comprehensive description of the implementation of the program across the state, the evaluation includes an achievement analysis examining the impact of program participation on student achievement and behavior.

  • Vermont Enhancing Education Through Technology Statewide Evaluation

    AIR provided the Vermont Department of Education with a comprehensive evaluation to assist the department in meeting the reporting and evaluation requirements for the U.S. Department of Education’s Title II, Part D Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program. As part of the evaluation, AIR developed a suite of survey data collection systems and a site-based data collection strategy.

  • Evaluation of Amarillo Independent School District’s Vision 2020 Grant Program

    Amarillo Independent School District’s federally funded Vision 2020 Virtual Learning Strand grant program provides funding to increase participation in the Texas Virtual School Network. The primary goal of Vision 2020 was to provide staff development and technology-based resources and support aimed at increasing the district’s technology content knowledge as well as access to and use of technological resources, all with the goal of improving student outcomes. AIR's comprehensive, district-focused evaluation helped the school district determine the fidelity of program implementation and the impact of the program on content knowledge and instructional practices of high school teachers.