The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation (2026)

Chapter: 5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings

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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Digital Media and Innovations for STEM Learning and Engagement in Informal Settings." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29291.
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