Conferences and Events

Looking for new ways to bring exciting experiments into your classroom? There are several different workshops designed for K-12 science teachers at PITTCON, the world’s largest annual conference for laboratory science: March 1 - 5, 2020 in Chicago, IL.

Connect with thousands of educators at the NSTA National Conference for hundreds of hands-on learning opportunities! The theme for this year's conference, which well be held at America's Center Convention Complex in Boston, MA on March 26 - 29, 2020, is Expanding the Vision.

Celebrate science with fellow K-12 teachers, students and STEM organizations at EXPO 20/20 Vision for STEM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on April 25 – 26, 2020.

Come together with other AP teachers to develop strategies, share practices & tools, and learn new methods for success in Orlando, FL on July 18 - 21, 2019.

The Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) is a national meeting sponsored by the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. The conference is designed for middle school science teachers, secondary school chemistry teachers, graduate students, and college chemistry faculty. The conference will be held on the beautiful campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR from July 18 - 23, 2020.

This biennial conference is the largest for educators involved in teaching high school and introductory chemistry in North America. It is an opportunity for educators to gather together for five days to learn and exchange their teaching ideas in a friendly and motivating environment. North Central College, located in Naperville, Illinois will be hosting the 24th ChemEd conference from July 21 - 25, 2019.

Are you looking for ways to explore, begin, or tweak a STEM initiative within your school or district?Join us for the conference hosted by the National Science Teachers association (NSTA) in San Francisco, CA on July 24 – 26, 2019.

The Extreme STEM symposium is for middle school and high school students and features interactive presentation that will inspire young students about careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The conference will be on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Save the date and plan to attend NEACT's annual summer conference from July 29-31, 2019. “Celebrate the Periodic Table” at Middlesex School in historic Concord, MA. NEACT is currently seeking presenters and speakers for the conference. If you would like to present, please sign up here.

Attend the 2019 Idaho Conference at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, ID on August 13 – 14, 2019.

The New Jersey Science Convention is co-sponsored by New Jersey Science Teachers Association and New Jersey Science Education Leadership Association and will be held at the Princeton Marriott Forrestal on October 22 - 23, 2019. The theme of this year’s conference is “2019: Science is for Everyone, Everyday”.

Bring your middle and high school students to a science expo of hands-on science education. American Physical Society (APS), affiliated labs and institutions, as well as local business, colleges and universities, provide physics demonstrations that reflect their scientific pursuits and goals. Discover plasma science with researchers from laboratories around the country at our free science events in Ft. Lauderdale, FL being held in October 2019.

The Science Teacher Day connects key concepts from Florida state standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to plasma science and fusion energy, providing a unique way to make the fundamentals new and exciting. It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina.

The Plasma Science Expo will allow you and your students to engage with scientists on the cutting edge of fusion energy and plasma research, exposing students to new fields and career paths they might otherwise never experience. It will be held on October 24 – 25, 2019 at the Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

Connect with educators from your region at the NSTA area Conference for MANY hands-on learning opportunities. The theme of the conference is “This Is the Place for Monumental Science”. Mark your calendar for October 24 – 26, 2019.

Attend the 124^th STANYS Annual Conference at the Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, NY on November 1 - 4, 2019.

The Colorado Science Conference for Professional Development is a one-day conference that provides professional development regarding science content, education strategy, and research. This year’s meeting will be held at the Denver Mart in Denver, CO on Friday, November 8, 2019.

Connect with educators from your region at the NSTA area Conference for MANY hands-on learning opportunities. The theme of the conference is “Science: The Bridge to Endless Possibilities”. Mark your calendar for November 14 – 16, 2019.

CAST is the largest state science education conference in the nation and is sponsored by the Science Teachers Association of Texas. It will be held in Dallas, TX at the Hilton Anatole Dallas on November 21 - 23, 2019.

2019 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Area Conference – Seattle, WA Connect with educators from your region at the NSTA area Conference for MANY hands-on learning opportunities. The theme of the conference is “Fostering a Culture for Science”. Mark your calendar for December 12 - 14, 2019.