Integrating STEM and Social-Emotional Development

In OST Programming

Academics and educators, are you ready to dive into insights at the intersection of STEM education and social-emotional development (SED)?

Join us for a webinar on A Systematic Review of STEM Learning and Social-Emotional Development in Out-of-School Time Programming. This NSF-funded study synthesized over two decades of research, policy, and practice, analyzing 709 references and uncovering key trends and gaps in how STEM+SED skills are conceptualized, implemented, and assessed in OST programs for youth aged 5–18. This study was funded by NSF award #2115868.

What You'll Learn:

The "three pillars" of STEM+SED integration: Phenomena (the knowing), Implementation (the doing), and Assessment (the result).

  • The astounding rise of STEM+SED research—a 1000% increase since 2000—and the role of federal agencies, foundations, and research institutions in this growth.

  • Strategies, from hands-on learning to collaborative and creative youth expression, that support over 100 STEM+SED skills.

  • Theories and insights to strengthen research designs and tools for evaluating STEM+SED outcomes in youth programs.

Presented by Patty Allen, PhD

and Gil G. Noam, EdD.

Why Attend?

Whether you’re conducting research, designing programs, or applying for OST STEM grants, this webinar will provide valuable insights into bridging research, policy, and practice to advance the "double bottom line" of STEM and SED.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore OST programming with a flexible framework that unifies STEM+SED efforts. Join the conversation around this emerging new field!

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For questions about this event please email shoots@mclean.harvard.edu.