You are receiving this survey because you have been identified as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) teacher in East Tennessee. Please read the following statements before continuing with the survey.

Hello! My name is Karen Cheng, and I am a PhD candidate in Mathematics Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The intent of this study is to gain insight from teachers' experiences in informal learning opportunities that can better support efforts of providing for beneficial STEM-related professional development and growth of STEM teachers. Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary, and it should take approximately 20-30 minutes. There are no foreseeable risks or benefits to participating in this survey and research, and you will be asked questions about your experiences as a STEM teacher who has participated in STEM-related out of school learning experiences.  If you feel uncomfortable at any time during this survey, you may exit the survey immediately, and your response will not be recorded. Your identity will remain confidential at all times.

Following this survey, you may possibly be contacted for a follow up interview, should you indicate your interest to participate in an interview. Selected interview participants will receive an Amazon gift card. Please direct all questions regarding this survey and participation in this research study to me (Karen) at kcheng2@vols.utk.edu. If you have questions or concerns about your treatment in this research or your rights as a research participant, please contact the University of Tennessee IRB Compliance Officer at 865-974-7697 or utkirb@utk.edu.