Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Resources

Accommodating Students with Disabilities

Adapting MESA Materials - accommodations for students with disabilities in classes using MESA integrated science and mathematics materials.
Equal Access: Science and Students with Sensory Impairments - designing science education to maximize the learning of all students (video and publication).
Major Science Equipment Manufacturers - lists dozens of links to science equipment manufacturers.
Making Science Labs Accessible to Students with Disabilities - designing science labs so that all students can fully participate.
The Winning Equation: Access + Attitude = Success in Math and Science - strategies for fully including students with disabilities in science and math activities.
Working Together: Science Teachers and Students with Disabilities - legal issues, accommodation strategies, and resources that can be tailored to a specific institution by adding a campus resource list.

Discussion List

doitsem - A discussion list that promotes the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers, including those in business, technology, science, engineering, and mathematics,(SEM).

Programs and Projects

AccessSTEM - the Alliance for Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which supports a searchable Knowledge Base of q&as, case studies, and promising practices.
American Association for the Advancement of Science -news on science and policy, international programs, education and human resources, and Science Online.
Association of Medical Professionals With Hearing Losses - provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing losses interested in or working in health care fields.
EAST - The Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Exceptional Nurse - nursing careers/studies, access issues, and information on mentors for people with disabilities.
GetTech.org -has resources for students, teachers and parents on how to plan for exciting careers in technology, engineering, manufacturing and science.
Information Access - Technology, Opportunities, Education - University of Delaware's project to address attitudinal barriers and inefficient accessibility to appropriate curriculum through the development of innovative new technologies and outreach programs.
MIDWEST - Midwest Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
National Science Foundation Research in Disabilities Education - disability-related projects currently funded by the National Science Foundation.
Pitsco - Leaders in Education - curriculum and learning modules related to math, science and technology for K/12 educators.
RASEM2 - Regional Alliance for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics - Squared.
Science TEKS Toolkit - the University of Texas at Austin professional development resources for science teachers.
Target Science- a K-12 Science teachers network with lessons and virtual field trips.

Lessons and Activities

Access Excellence - the National Health Museum's site for Health and Bioscience teachers and learners.
CELLS alive! - video and graphics, including interactive elements, demonstrating various concepts of cellular structure and activity.
Kids Web - a World Wide Web digital library for schoolkids.
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration - news, events, information and activities for students and educators about space and the US space program.
Newton's Apple - public TV's family science show site with science activities and resources for school and home.
Professor Stephen W. Hawking's Web page - all about about Dr. Hawking's life, lectures, and writings.
Science Learning Network -a collaboration of science museum exhibits, activities, links to cool sites, and news.
Science Magazine - homepage of the American Association for the Advancement of Science magazine.
The Franklin Institute Science Museum - the museum's site has science exhibits, interactive activities, and educational resources.
YAHOO! Science links - an extraordinary list of science-related links.

DO-IT Resources

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