
STEM Learning Ecosystems
Informal STEM learning is fun—and important.
Research shows that informal learning settings are particularly good at sparking interest and motivation to participate in STEM activities, and at helping learners develop an identity as someone who knows about and uses STEM. Both in and out of school, learners can practice scientific reasoning, use engineering design thinking, and understand fundamental STEM concepts.

STEM learning ecosystems create pathways for learners from initial interest through the development of an identity as a science learner, and, in some cases, pursuit of a STEM career.

CHRIS GUERRA
Arizona State Library
Professional Learning Resources

STEM Learning Ecosystems Videos

STEM Learning Ecosystems Project Overview

STEM Learning Ecosystems Illustrations

Depict Your Partnership

What is Learning Conversation Starter

STEM Learning Ecosystems Postcard

Online Workshop Recording: Introduction to STEM Learning Ecosystems - Principles and Practices for Community-wide Partnerships

Online Workshop Recording: Museum Experiences Participating in STEM Learning Ecosystems

Online Workshop Recording: Creating Relevant and Meaningful STEM Experiences

STEM Learning Ecosystems Project

STEM Learning Ecosystems Logos

Implementing Culturally Responsive Evaluation Methods: Reflections on Challenges to Traditional Understandings of Power, Validity, and Rigor journal publication
More Resources

- STEM Ecosystems Initiative
https://stemecosystems.org - Find a STEM Learning Ecosystem map
https://stemecosystems.org/ecosystems/ - What Is a STEM Learning Ecosystem? By Bronwyn Bevan, Cecilia Garibay, and Sunshine Menezes
Collaboration Resources

Collaborations

Working with STEM Experts: A Guide for Educators in Museums and Other Informal Learning Settings

Development Process

Museum & Community Partnerships: Collaboration Guide and additional resources

Museum & Community Partnerships

STEM learning ecosystems create pathways for learners from initial interest through the development of an identity as a science learner, and, in some cases, pursuit of a STEM career.