TJ McKenna
@tjscience
Science Education at Boston University, UConn Ph.D, M.S. Entomology, & lover of all things phenomena! Tweets are my own
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Call for Submissions: Educational Designer Special Issue on "Design for Joy" What if we could systematically design educational experiences that generate genuine joy in learning? Abstracts due Aug 1, 2025 Submit here: forms.gle/YguBReMhWBcWMx… #EducationalDesign #JoyfulLearning
🚀 Calling all curious minds! The #CuriosityConference is coming soon! Learn, play & network with industry pros and fellow students. Interactive workshops, hands-on demos, and mind-expanding talks all in one incredible event! Register: edushare.ing/curiosityconfe…
Just launched an AI-powered STEM career guidance tool for Boston University students! 🎓 Uses Claude 3.7 to match personal interests and values with tailored career pathways. Helping students find their direction in STEM! Check it out: poe.com/STEMCareerCoach
🎓 Educators & Leaders in STEM: How do we make complex concepts accessible & meaningful? My new book transforms STEM education through better sensemaking strategies, bridging the gap between abstract concepts & real understanding. Learn more: ngssphenomena.com/media
Excited to welcome @PBS/@NOVA's Ralph Bouquet to my STEM Learning course today! From teaching science in Philly to leading NOVA's education initiatives, Ralph shows how to make science accessible & engaging for all. Thank you for sharing your journey connecting science & society!
DeepSeek's 'aha moments'—recognizing when its thinking needs a reset—fascinate me. This self-reflection wasn't programmed but emerged naturally, hinting it might be fundamental to intelligence itself.
They’re all going to have a great time and learn a ton!!! 👏👏👏
Welcome to our BU Sydney Students studying this semester at the University of Sydney. #usyd @mscott #busydney @BU_Tweets @tgnsw @tjscience
Love watching future teachers discover science phenomena in their everyday lives through this @NGSSphenomena 15-day challenge. Science truly is everywhere! #ScienceEducation @BUWheelock
Excited to share Jennifer Cohen’s Sensemaking in STEM project! She created a children’s book that uses roller coasters 🎢 to explain gravitational illusions, making physics fun and relatable. Check it out: 📖 #STEMEducation #PhysicsForKids drive.google.com/file/d/1Nmi_wR…
Hit the sheets and threw some stones tonight! My delivery was solid, but my draws didn’t find the house😔. They made me the skip and our team hurried hard - a bonspiel to remember! 🥌 #SWEEP #CurlingLife #HurryHard
Excited to share another incredible student project from Sensemaking in STEM! Iris Ren's beautiful visual exploration of computer graphics combines art and CS, using storytelling + illustration to make complex concepts feel accessible. This is what STEAM education should be!
Next up is Scarlett’s project from Sensemaking in STEM! As a @NEAQ interpreter, she created a stunning collage-based book on sustainable seafood. Her work is already a hit and I’ll be printing hard copies for the aquarium’s new reading corner! @BUWheelock drive.google.com/file/d/1w0Bcxj…
🌟 Excited to share Carolina’s project from Sensemaking in STEM! Her work on Sensemaking in High School Mathematics highlights innovative ways to engage students, connect abstract math to real-world contexts, and promote deeper understanding. 🔗 sensemakinghsmath.my.canva.site
We’re excited to submit our proposal for the Massachusetts Science Performance Assessment (SPA) Ambassador Program! This $1.24M initiative aims to support educators with tools for equitable, high-quality science learning aligned with MA STE standards.
Excited to share a chapter I co-authored with Sarah Michaels in Contemporary Issues in Equity, Democracy, & Public Education! We reframe the "leaky pipeline," advocating sensemaking & equity to foster inclusion, diversity, & belonging in STEM classrooms. taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/…
Recently sent the manuscript for my book, Making Sense of Sensemaking: Designing Authentic K–12 STEM Learning Experiences, to Teachers College Press! Years in the making, shaped by many insights and countless conversations. Can’t wait to share it in a few months!
Wrapped up our Sensemaking today with water gels! Also a touching note from a student I’ve worked with since 1st grade: "Thank you for letting me be my own scientist.." This is why we teach – to nurture curiosity and empower young minds.
Lindsay’s Legacy Foundation is proud to donate $25,000 to @SmilowCancer Center, bringing our total contributions to over $100,000. We also created craft kits for patients facing extended stays. Thank you to our community for helping us bring hope and support to those in need.
When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018. Read more on #STEMSTEAMDay: bit.ly/3CghCUd
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