The theme for the 2021 conference is “STEM Education Meets a Global Challenge.” Presentations will include strategies that address social distancing and virtual learning in STEM education. The conference is an opportunity for teachers and schools to learn about effective lessons, policies, partnerships, assessments, and education strategies in STEM. The 2021 conference will include:
- Keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Richardson
- Dr. Richardson researches online teaching, social presence, and gauging learning. She is the director of PoRTAL, an open educational resource site for online evidence-based teaching practices. She will present strategies for online teaching and learning for K12 classrooms.
- Up to 60 presentations on STEM curriculum, STEM instruction, and STEM careers
- STEM research posters and briefs
- Networking with STEM education vendors
- A web page with resources from the presenters, vendors, and researchers
- Access to recorded presentations following the conference
- Professional Growth Points for teachers
Benefits for exhibitors include:
- Registration for up to two participants
- Recognition in the conference program
- Recognition on the conference website
- A guaranteed live virtual presentation at the conference
- Ability to post electronic documents on the conference resource web page
- Ability to interact with conference attendees via videoconferencing during designated exhibit times