Teachers as active learners
Our workshops engage educators in the same kind of inquiry, reflection, experimentation, and problem-solving we want students to experience.
Our Story
A small group of physics teachers became a broad STEM community.
STEMteachersNYC began in 2011 when 25 physics teachers came together to support one another in the pursuit of excellent teaching. The group met regularly for workshops led by its own members, creating a model of professional learning grounded in trust, curiosity, and classroom experience.
As word spread, the organization expanded across STEM disciplines and grade levels. Today, STEMteachersNYC brings together educators from public, charter, and independent schools throughout the New York metropolitan region, while welcoming participants from across the country and around the world.
Robert Karplus’ creative and nurturing spirit remains an important influence, including his learning cycle and his use of models as tools for teaching and learning science.
Teachers create the community
Twenty-five physics teachers begin meeting for peer-led workshops centered on excellent teaching.
Nonprofit status and wider growth
STEMteachersNYC establishes formal governance and receives federal 501(c)(3) public-charity status.
A growing educator network
Workshops, working groups, school partnerships, coaching, leadership pathways, and community programs support STEM educators year-round.
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