The Lawrence Hall of Science Asset 37
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
On a visit to The Lawrence, students collaborate to investigate new ideas as they become scientists and engineers for a day.
We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
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The Lawrence Hall of Science delivers a full spectrum of services to provide evidence and insights that foster high-quality, innovative learning experiences in science and mathematics that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant.
The Research Group at The Lawrence Hall of Science provides independent research and evaluation services for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning initiatives to advance both formal and informal education for all.
Through our work we promote powerful learning opportunities for all students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We conduct research on innovations in STEM learning, particularly those that reach chronically underserved and underrepresented populations. Our work produces insights to inform research, policy, and practice in STEM education.
We believe that the utility and validity of our work is enhanced through a culturally responsive and equitable stance that gives explicit attention to issues of race, gender, social class, power and privilege, and the voices of populations that have been systematically marginalized and underserved. Embedded in our work is the practice of continuing reflective conversations with ourselves and others around the alignment of aspirations/intentions and actions.
Our researchers are highly skilled at presenting findings and insights before diverse audiences. At the Research Group, we tailor our research dissemination efforts to suit each project’s type and needs. We choose from a variety of dissemination options, including: reports (formal research reports, web-based reports, legislative reports, and the like); publications (peer-reviewed journals, educator venues, and others); research and policy briefs; and presentations to various stakeholders. We often present to project participants, leaders and developers, organizational boards, and policy-making bodies. We also present at national, state, and regional conferences such as those of the American Educational Research Association, the American Evaluation Association, the Association of Science-Technology Centers, the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Visitor Studies Association.
Our evaluation services include the following methods and products:
We provide a range of assessment services for various projects and organizations. Our assessment work is multifaceted and specifically designed for the learning setting in which Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) education takes place. Our services may include any or all of the following:
Members of our team have considerable experience and expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and have amassed deep content knowledge in science and mathematics.
These videos showcase federally funded projects at the Lawrence aimed at improving STEM and computer science education. Videos share strategies to broaden participation, increase access, and equity.
View all of our Research Spotlight Videos.
Academic Articles Romero, V., Foreman, J., Strang, C., Rodriguez, L., Payan, R., Moore-Bailey, K., & Olsen, S. (In press). Racial […]
RoP is a professional learning program designed for adoption by informal science learning environments so that all educators in an […]
In collaboration with the Learning Design Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science, the Research Group is engaging in a […]
Working Towards Equitable Organizations Workshop Series is a collaboration between the Lawrence Hall of Science and an organization called Youth […]
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST®) is a national and international nonprofit organization that seeks to support […]
The Learning Activation Lab is a national research and design effort to dramatically strengthen learning in the United States and […]
Better Environmental Education Teaching, Learning, Expertise & Sharing (BEETLES) is a program affiliated with the Lawrence Hall of Science that […]
Based at the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley, the East Bay Academy for Young Scientists (EBAYS) serves youth […]
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Have questions about the work that we do? We’d love to speak to you.
Contact Mac Cannady: mcannady@berkeley.edu