2025 Fall Science Education Conferences & Events
Connect with Science Educators and the Activate Learning Team at These Fall 2025 Science Education Events! 🚀
Science Education in 2026: Are You Ready for What’s Next?
As we start the 2025–2026 school year, science education is undergoing a transformational shift. With generative AI becoming more integrated in classrooms, states adopting new science standards, and schools rethinking how students learn, the pace of change is accelerating—and educators need the right tools to keep up.
That’s why this fall, the Activate Learning team is hitting the road again, bringing our future-ready curricula, tools, and strategies to science education conferences across the country. From coast to coast, we’ll be helping teachers discover how to choose and implement investigation-centered, NGSS-aligned programs that support all learners and prepare students for the world ahead.
Join us for interactive workshop sessions where you’ll get hands-on experience with our K–12 science programs—PRIME K-5, IQWST 6-8, Integrated Physics and Chemistry™, and OpenSciEd K-12. You’ll see firsthand how our unique investigation-centered approach and phenomena-based learning keep students engaged and excited about science—and leave with practical strategies you can use in your classroom right away.
And don’t miss the chance to explore the latest from Activate Learning, including our powerful new Virtual Investigations™ build for OpenSciEd Middle School, Insights Assessments tool and the Activate Learning Digital Platform, designed to save teachers valuable time and enhance their curriculum.
Whether you're just getting started with NGSS or are ready to deepen your practice with inclusive, student-centered science instruction, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Stay tuned for more details on where we’ll be this fall—and make sure you’re on our email list so you don’t miss a thing. Let’s shape the future of science education together. 🚀
Fall 2025 Science Education Conference Schedule 📅
Tri-State Alliance Conference
August 6, 2025 | Bristol, RI
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The Tri-state Science Alliance includes the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers(MAST), the Connecticut Science Teaching Association(CSTA) and the Rhode Island Science Teachers Association(RISTA).
The conference has an exciting blend of networking, new learning and place-based experiences planned. The conference is hosted at Global Heritage Hall at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, RI.
Join Activate Learning for breakfast from 9:00 - 9:30 am in the Global Heritage Hall!
NATS 2025 Fall Conference
October 16 - 18, 2025 | Lincoln, NE
Attention Nebraska science educators! Mark your calendars for the 2025 NATS Fall Conference on October 16-18 at the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Join us for a day of learning, networking, and fun! Start planning your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see you there!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Encouraging Equitable Participation During a Discussion in the HS Classroom (3-Dimensional Teaching & Learning)
Presenter: Jodi Bahr
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Location: CPEH 313
- Encouraging Equitable Participation During a Discussion in the HS Classroom (3-Dimensional Teaching & Learning)
CASE 2025 Annual Conference
October 17 - 19, 2025 | Palm Springs, CA
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The California Association of Science Educators (CASE) will host its 2025 Science Education Conference in Palm Springs, California. With stunning mountain views, state-of-the-art facilities, and year-round sunshine, it’s the perfect setting for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
Attendees can expect to explore cutting-edge teaching strategies, participate in hands-on activities, and collaborate with peers to shape the future of science education. Don’t miss California’s largest gathering of science educators!
Mark your calendar for these Activate Learning sessions, presented by Professional Learning Facilitator Karl Topper!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Question Boards
Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Mesquite G/H
- Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Question Boards
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- Encouraging Equitable Participation During Discussions in the HS Science Classroom
Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Mesquite G/H
- Encouraging Equitable Participation During Discussions in the HS Science Classroom
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- Shifting to 3-Dimensional: Planning Your OpenSciEd Elementary Launch!
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Mesquite D/E
- Shifting to 3-Dimensional: Planning Your OpenSciEd Elementary Launch!
Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association Conference
October 18, 2025 | Clinton Township, MI
The “Science is Sweet” Conference is hosted in partnership with Macomb Intermediate School District and the Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association. Keynote speaker Jessica Newby, owner of Juliet Chocolate Factory will discuss how she uses the Science and Engineering Practices as a chocolatier. Join us as we empower educators at all levels with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to elevate science education! Mark your calendar to attend these Activate Learning sessions!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline
Presenter: Brian Klaft
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Room 202
- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline
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- Spark Questions with Anchoring Phenomena and a Driving Question Board
Presenter: Brian Klaft
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Room 202
- Spark Questions with Anchoring Phenomena and a Driving Question Board
New Jersey Science Convention
October 21-22, 2025 | Princeton, NJ
Join us at the 2025 New Jersey Science Convention, Science Unleashed! Innovating the Future of Science Education. Hosted at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, the convention provides a forum for educators to meet, collaborate, and formulate new ideas to support science education. Stay tuned for the full conference program, including Activate Learning sessions!
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Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Using Modeling in OpenSciEd to Strengthen Literacy Strategies In the Elementary Classroom
Presenter: Ron Antinori
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 21, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Lowrie
- Using Modeling in OpenSciEd to Strengthen Literacy Strategies In the Elementary Classroom
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- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines For Advancing Students Through a Storyline
Presenter: Ron Antinori
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Location: Mercer
- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines For Advancing Students Through a Storyline
Mississippi Science Teaching Association 2025 Conference
October 19-21, 2025 | Meridian, MS
Be an “Agent of Change” and join us at 2025 Mississippi Science Teaching Association Conference. The conference will be hosted at The Riley Center in Meridian, MS October 19-21, 2025. Make sure to visit the Activate Learning booth to experience our K-12 Investigation-Centered STEM programs!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Activate Learning Virtual Investigations™ – Enhance Student Engagement and Access to Phenomena in OpenSciEd
Presenter: Brian Klaft
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Room 202
- Activate Learning Virtual Investigations™ – Enhance Student Engagement and Access to Phenomena in OpenSciEd
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- Activate Learning Virtual Investigations™ – Enhance Student Engagement and Access to Phenomena in OpenSciEd
Presenter: Brian Klaft
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Room 202
- Activate Learning Virtual Investigations™ – Enhance Student Engagement and Access to Phenomena in OpenSciEd
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2025 FAST Conference
October 23-25, 2025 | Orlando, FL
The Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference will be held at the Avanti Resort & Conference Center in Orlando Florida this year. The theme “Empowering Educators, Inspiring Learning: Science Transforms” invites educators to engage and get excited about science education in Florida! Check back soon for the full event program and the Activate Learning workshop sessions.
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline
Presenter: Andrew Whittet
Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 9:30 AM
- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline
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ISTA 2025 Annual Conference
October 24, 2025 | Naperville, IL
The Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) will host its 2025 Annual Conference at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville, IL. The 2025 Conference focuses on sustaining high quality science and STEM, and includes sessions on the new OpenSciEd Elementary curriculum, OpenSciEd Middle School Computer Science, as well as several sessions from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Check back soon for the Activate Learning session times!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Plan Your OpenSciEd Elementary Launch
Presenter: Brian Klaft
Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Room 256
- Plan Your OpenSciEd Elementary Launch
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- Experience OpenSciEd Using a Digital Platform
Presenter: Brian Klaft
Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Location: Room 256
- Experience OpenSciEd Using a Digital Platform
MAST 2025 State Conference
November 5, 2025 | Marlborough, MA
The Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at the Best Western Royal Plaza Marlborough. Educators from all grades and all science disciplines are invited to join this full day professional development event!
This year’s theme, The Importance of Sensemaking in Science, includes topics such as Connecting to Local Phenomena, Instructional Strategies for Sensemaking, Making Sense of Data, and AI Tools, Ethics, and Classroom Implementation. Stay tuned for the Activate Learning session times!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Using Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Questions Boards to Spark Student Questioning
Presenter: Becky Lewis
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 5, 10 AM
Location: Princess Room
- Using Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Questions Boards to Spark Student Questioning
ASTA 2025 Annual Conference
November 6-7, 2025 | Tempe, AZ
The Arizona Science Teachers Association (ASTA) 2025 State Conference theme is Cultivating Curiosity: Empowering Every Learner Through 3D Science, Innovation, and STEM. The two-day professional learning event for science educators will be held on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, at DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Tempe, AZ. The conference will bring together more than 300 PreK through post-secondary educators to learn and celebrate science education.
Activate Learning is proud to sponsor the ASTA Novice Teacher of the Year Award!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Enhancing Equitable Discussions Using Scientist Circles
Presenter: Rebecca Garrelli
Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 11:30 AM
Location: Fiesta II
- Enhancing Equitable Discussions Using Scientist Circles
LSTA-LATM Joint Annual Conference
November 6-7, 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA
The Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM) and the Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) invite you to the 2025 Joint Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 6th - 7th at the Raising Cane's Baton Rouge River Center.
The annual conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for all math and science educators throughout the state of Louisiana.
Keep an eye out for the conference bags sponsored by Activate Learning!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Supporting Equitable HS Science Discussions
Presenter: Tammy Shippert
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 8:30 - 9:20 AM
Location: Ballroom
- Supporting Equitable HS Science Discussions
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- Spark Elementary Students’ Curiosity with OpenSciEd!
Presenter: Tammy Shippert
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 10:40 - 11:30 AM
Location: Room 13
- Spark Elementary Students’ Curiosity with OpenSciEd!
CSC (Colorado) 2025 Conference
November 7, 2025 | Denver, CO
The Colorado Science Conference for Professional Development is a one-day conference that provides professional development regarding science content, education strategy, and research. The conference will be held on November 7th at the CSU-SPUR Campus in Denver.
The conference will feature over 60 presentations regarding the science content areas of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, and environmental science within the education settings of Early Childhood Education, K-12, College, and Informal Education. The Keynote Speaker is Temple Grandin, Ph.D., professor, best-selling author, animal behaviorist, and autism self-advocate.
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Spark Student’s Questions With Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Question Boards
Presenter: Tori Coyle
Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 12:10 - 1:00 PM
Location: Bear Creek Classroom H-A210
- Spark Student’s Questions With Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Question Boards
KSTA 2025 Conference
November 7-8, 2025 | Richmond, KY
The 2025 Kentucky Science Teachers Association Annual Conference theme is "Beyond Boundaries: Expanding Horizons in Science Education." This exciting event will take place at the Carl D. Perkins Conference Center at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY, on November 7-8, 2025. Save the date and get ready to redefine what’s possible for educators and learners alike!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- Using Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Question Boards to Spark Student Questioning
Presenter: Keith Dunham
Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Location: Room 211
- Using Anchoring Phenomena and Driving Question Boards to Spark Student Questioning
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- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline
Presenter: Keith Dunham
Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
Location: Room 209
- The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline
NSTA 2025 Minneapolis
November 12-15 | Minneapolis, MN
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) will host its Fall 2025 National Conference in Minneapolis, focusing on inspiring imaginative learning and boosting student engagement. This four-day event features six key strands: Designing and Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials and Assessments to Support 3D Teaching and Learning; Teaching for Sensemaking; Literacy and Math in the Three Dimensions; Climate Science and Sustainability: Teaching with Relevance and Impact; and STEM Haven (transdisciplinary learning).
The conference provides educators innovative strategies, cutting-edge tools, and research-based practices to enhance K-12 STEM education.
Activate Learning will have plenty of workshop sessions, activities, and networking events, so stay tuned for updates!
Activate Learning Sessions: Thursday, November 13th
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- OpenSciEd Elementary: The Perfect Fit for any Elementary Science Classroom!
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – Room: 208 A/B (Level 2)
- OpenSciEd Elementary: The Perfect Fit for any Elementary Science Classroom!
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- How do we Support and Assess Students’ Growth in 3-Dimensional Learning?
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – Room: 208 A/B (Level 2)
- How do we Support and Assess Students’ Growth in 3-Dimensional Learning?
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- Encouraging Equitable Participation During a Discussion in the OpenSciEd HS Classroom
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – Room: 208 A/B (Level 2)
- Encouraging Equitable Participation During a Discussion in the OpenSciEd HS Classroom
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- Explore the New Active Integrated Physics and Chemistry Program with Arthur Eisenkraft
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – Room: 208 A/B (Level 2)
- Explore the New Active Integrated Physics and Chemistry Program with Arthur Eisenkraft
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- Experience the New EarthComm 4th Edition with Gary Curts
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – Room: 208 A/B (Level 2)
- Experience the New EarthComm 4th Edition with Gary Curts
CAST 2025 Annual Conference
November 13-15, 2025 | Dallas, TX
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Join fellow science educators in Texas at the 2025 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) presented by the Science Teachers Association of Texas. The in-person 3-day professional learning conference showcases innovative classroom strategies and resources through hundreds of sessions, a massive exhibit hall, and countless opportunities for connection.
Check back soon for the Activate Learning session times!
Activate Learning Sessions:
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- From Vision to Practice: Leander’s Journey to Three Dimensional Learning
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: San Antonio Ballroom A
- From Vision to Practice: Leander’s Journey to Three Dimensional Learning
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- Unlocking Success: The Power of True Professional Learning Partnerships
Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: San Antonio Ballroom A
- Unlocking Success: The Power of True Professional Learning Partnerships
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- Transitioning to a Phenomenon-Based Learning Space With OpenSciEd
Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Houston Ballroom C
- Transitioning to a Phenomenon-Based Learning Space With OpenSciEd
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- From Vision to Practice: Leander’s Journey to Three Dimensional Learning
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: San Antonio Ballroom A
- From Vision to Practice: Leander’s Journey to Three Dimensional Learning
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- Take the Challenge: Integrated Physics and Chemistry for Texas
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: San Antonio Ballroom B
- Take the Challenge: Integrated Physics and Chemistry for Texas
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