Guzey’s new book aids in teaching integrated STEM in middle school
Publication Title
Teaching Integrated STEM in Middle School
Author
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Publication Date
December 2025
About the Book
Teaching Integrated STEM in Middle School is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers who are committed to furthering integrated STEM education. Through a review of the literature on the topic, the volume offers a clear understanding of the impact of integrated STEM education on instructors’ teaching practices and student outcomes. The book presents a framework and instructional guide that educators can utilize to develop new curricular materials. Two sample units―focused on designing a two-stage water filter and formulating sunscreen―provide step-by-step guidance for lesson implementation and offer strategies for assisting students as they use engineering models to devise design solutions. The book also outlines future research directions that are essential for the advancement of integrated STEM education.
The paperback version is available for purchase. A free eBook version will be available for download at the above link by mid-February 2026.
About the Author
S. Selcen Guzey is a professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Purdue University. Her research and teaching focus on integrated STEM education, with particular emphasis on supporting K–12 science teachers in bringing engineering into the classroom. Guzey has created numerous curriculum materials and led professional development programs to help teachers implement interdisciplinary STEM instruction.