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New science ed faculty member awarded NCSE fellowship to tackle science misconceptions

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December 2, 2025

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Kuhn’s new book explores ‘science of literacy perspective’

November 26, 2025

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C. Johnson, collaborators receive USDOE Dialogue 250 grant to train teachers to celebrate U.S. 250th

November 24, 2025

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2026 Indiana STEM Education Conference

January 15, 2026

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3rd Annual Literacy Reflections on Black History K-12 Competition & Reception

February 26, 2026

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