Research The EiE project uses multiple cycles of research, development, testing, and improvement to create world-class educational materials. All of our curriculum products and professional development workshops are rigorously evaluated before release. Research Questions Our research contributes to the fields of STEM education and learning sciences. We investigate the following: student understanding of STEM topics student attitudes toward science, computer science, and engineering. educator understanding of STEM topics educator confidence teaching STEM content family understanding of STEM topics and careers Exploring the Efficacy of Engineering is Elementary The Exploring the Efficacy of Engineering is Elementary (E4) project was a multi-year study funded by the National Science Foundation and administered by EiE's research and evaluation team. The study found that EiE improved learning outcomes for all kids regardless of demographic subgroup. Exploring the Efficacy of Engineering is Elementary frames all of our teaching and learning solutions and is the foundation of our professional development. With our recently published E4 randomized controlled study results, active ongoing pilots for curricula, and research-based best practices, our proven methodology and approach is continually validated with teachers, students, and parents—just like you. Explore E4 Findings Articles & Publications Browse full-length research articles, reports to funders, conference papers, journal articles, and position papers written by EiE staff. For older publications or research instruments, please contact csanantonio@mos.org. Articles & Publications