STEM and Emerging Technologies in Special Education (STEM-ET SPED) SIG

The STEM and Emerging Technologies in Special Education (STEM-ET SPED) Special Interest Group supports faculty, doctoral students, and teacher educators working at the intersection of STEM instruction for students with disabilities and the preparation of teachers who serve those students. Specifically, our foci include: (a) inclusive STEM pedagogy across mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science, (b) assistive and emerging technologies that expand access to STEM, (c) evidence-based integration of AI and emerging tools in personnel preparation, (d) resource sharing across institutions and program sizes, (e) collaboration on research and grants, and (f) mentorship for early-career faculty and doctoral students entering this work. The SIG is a learning community, not a credential gate. Members do not need prior expertise in any specific technology to join. By offering a low-barrier entry point at the intersection of STEM, accessibility, and emerging technologies in personnel preparation, this SIG supports robust membership, promotes equity, and increases TED visibility in an area of active field demand. Approved by the TED Executive Board in May 2026.

Join our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/978864988110768

Contact the SIG: tedcecstemet@gmail.com

Chair
Kenneth Holman, Ph.D.
University of West Georgia
kholman@westga.edu

Vice Chair
Krystle Merry, Ph.D.
University of Maine
krystle.merry@maine.edu

Secretary
Samantha Goldman, Ph.D.
University of Kansas
samantha.goldman@ku.edu

Communications Lead
Shalece Kohnke, Ph.D.
Auburn University
ssk0024@auburn.edu

Doctoral Student Representative
Philip Garza
University of Central Florida
philip.garza@ucf.edu