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Science Education at Boston University, UConn Ph.D, M.S. Entomology, & lover of all things phenomena! Tweets are my own

Boston, MA
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TJ McKenna
15 days
Call for Submissions: Educational Designer Special Issue on "Design for Joy". What if we could systematically design educational experiences that generate genuine joy in learning?. Abstracts due Aug 1, 2025.Submit here: .#EducationalDesign #JoyfulLearning
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TJ McKenna
3 months
šŸš€ Calling all curious minds! The #CuriosityConference is coming soon!. Learn, play & network with industry pros and fellow students. Interactive workshops, hands-on demos, and mind-expanding talks all in one incredible event!. Register:
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TJ McKenna
4 months
Just launched an AI-powered STEM career guidance tool for Boston University students! šŸŽ“ Uses Claude 3.7 to match personal interests and values with tailored career pathways. Helping students find their direction in STEM! Check it out: .
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TJ McKenna
5 months
šŸŽ“ Educators & Leaders in STEM: How do we make complex concepts accessible & meaningful?.My new book transforms STEM education through better sensemaking strategies, bridging the gap between abstract concepts & real understanding. Learn more:
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TJ McKenna
5 months
Excited to welcome @PBS/@NOVA's Ralph Bouquet to my STEM Learning course today! From teaching science in Philly to leading NOVA's education initiatives, Ralph shows how to make science accessible & engaging for all. Thank you for sharing your journey connecting science & society!
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TJ McKenna
5 months
DeepSeek's 'aha moments'—recognizing when its thinking needs a reset—fascinate me. This self-reflection wasn't programmed but emerged naturally, hinting it might be fundamental to intelligence itself.
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TJ McKenna
6 months
They’re all going to have a great time and learn a ton!!! šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘.
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6 months
Welcome to our BU Sydney Students studying this semester at the University of Sydney. #usyd @mscott #busydney @BU_Tweets @tgnsw @tjscience
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Love watching future teachers discover science phenomena in their everyday lives through this @NGSSphenomena 15-day challenge. Science truly is everywhere! #ScienceEducation @BUWheelock
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Excited to share Jennifer Cohen’s Sensemaking in STEM project! She created a children’s book that uses roller coasters šŸŽ¢ to explain gravitational illusions, making physics fun and relatable. Check it out: šŸ“– #STEMEducation #PhysicsForKids
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Hit the sheets and threw some stones tonight! My delivery was solid, but my draws didn’t find the housešŸ˜”. They made me the skip and our team hurried hard - a bonspiel to remember! 🄌 #SWEEP #CurlingLife #HurryHard
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Excited to share another incredible student project from Sensemaking in STEM! Iris Ren's beautiful visual exploration of computer graphics combines art and CS, using storytelling + illustration to make complex concepts feel accessible. This is what STEAM education should be!
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Next up is Scarlett’s project from Sensemaking in STEM! As a @NEAQ interpreter, she created a stunning collage-based book on sustainable seafood. Her work is already a hit and I’ll be printing hard copies for the aquarium’s new reading corner! @BUWheelock
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TJ McKenna
7 months
🌟 Excited to share Carolina’s project from Sensemaking in STEM!. Her work on Sensemaking in High School Mathematics highlights innovative ways to engage students, connect abstract math to real-world contexts, and promote deeper understanding. šŸ”—
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TJ McKenna
7 months
We’re excited to submit our proposal for the Massachusetts Science Performance Assessment (SPA) Ambassador Program! This $1.24M initiative aims to support educators with tools for equitable, high-quality science learning aligned with MA STE standards.
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Excited to share a chapter I co-authored with Sarah Michaels in Contemporary Issues in Equity, Democracy, & Public Education! We reframe the "leaky pipeline," advocating sensemaking & equity to foster inclusion, diversity, & belonging in STEM classrooms.
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TJ McKenna
7 months
Vermont trip…
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TJ McKenna
8 months
Recently sent the manuscript for my book, Making Sense of Sensemaking: Designing Authentic K–12 STEM Learning Experiences, to Teachers College Press! Years in the making, shaped by many insights and countless conversations. Can’t wait to share it in a few months!
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TJ McKenna
8 months
Wrapped up our Sensemaking today with water gels! Also a touching note from a student I’ve worked with since 1st grade: "Thank you for letting me be my own scientist. " This is why we teach – to nurture curiosity and empower young minds.
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TJ McKenna
8 months
Lindsay’s Legacy Foundation is proud to donate $25,000 to @SmilowCancer Center, bringing our total contributions to over $100,000. We also created craft kits for patients facing extended stays. Thank you to our community for helping us bring hope and support to those in need.
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TJ McKenna
8 months
RT @ScienceMagazine: When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a….
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