Featured in Vanderbilt Research News

Our project, focusing on a novel approach to science education amid climate anxiety among youth, has been highlighted in the research news on Vanderbilt University's website. The initiative, funded by a significant grant from the National Science Foundation, is led by a trans-institutional team at Vanderbilt. It explores the impact of place-based learning and digital storytelling in fostering STEM identities and a sense of agency in middle school students. This project, by engaging students in environmental science fieldwork and restoration, aims to empower them and broaden their understanding of science's role in community and ecological thriving. For more details, you can read the full article on Vanderbilt University's website.