Topic Spotlights

Topic Spotlight Pages showcase the range of projects within the ECR portfolio. More Topic Spotlight Pages will be added over the next year!

Two students working a science lab looking at a circulatory system book.

Woman in a lab holding samples standing in front of a microscope.

Fundamental Research on the Non-Academic STEM Workforce

This topic spotlight page explores ECR:Core and ECR:BCSER research projects focused on characterizing, developing, and sustaining the non-academic STEM workforce. The topic highlights emphasize connections to two other ECR research areas on broadening participation in STEM and STEM learning and learning environments.

Two students working a science lab looking at a circulatory system book.

AI and Other Computational Methods for Data Analysis

This topic spotlight highlights ECR:Core and ECR:BCSER projects that use artificial intelligence (AI) and other computational methods for data analysis in STEM education research.