Through basic and applied research, we aim to understand and enhance the teaching, learning, and practice of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering (STEM) that require reasoning about spatial information.

The Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center (SILC) was first established in 2006 as part of the Science of Learning Centers program funded by the NSF which ended in September of 2017, and transitioned to a Northwestern University Research Center.

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Patricia Beddows with students

We are a group of researchers, teachers, and scientists working towards a better understanding of the science of spatial thinking and its relevance to education.