Come explore a wide variety of educational technology with hands-on activities. We will introduce tools such as Ozobot, Dash, Sphero, Scratch, VEX 123, VEX Go and more. Plus, you will have time to engage with the ones that interest you the most. We will also talk about grant opportunities to get your own technology.
Hello! I am a K-5th grade AMSTI Science Specialist (Region 2, Athens. Al.) I also support DLCS standards. I have been in education 18 years, I love to integrate science and DLCS across curriculums.
Come explore a interactive, hands-on activity that explores the ins and outs of precision medicine, including how diversity, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle can effect health.
Molly Langston joined Southern Research’s STEM Education Outreach Team as the STEM Education Associate in summer of 2021. She is responsible for assisting with the implementation and development of educational programs that aim to excite Alabama students about science, technology... Read More →
Shon Essex joined Southern Research's STEM Education Outreach team in fall of 2022 as a STEM Education Associate. He is responsible for developing creative ways to assist and engage school districts throughout Alabama to enhance the state's STEM activities, as well as develop and... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Ballroom A
Come hear new science and biotech stories from the last year. The HudsonAlpha annual Guidebook explains new discoveries in student-friendly language. Freely available and ready to use in your classroom.
Explore how the Alabama Data Scholars Program bridges classroom learning with career readiness in the digital age. This session will highlight how science teachers can support student participation, guide students in building portfolios, and prepare them for internships and careers in data-driven industries. Gain insights into the skills employers are seeking and how to help students stand out in the growing digital economy.
Workshop Description: Come experience a hands-on model lesson from OpenSciEd for High School and discover how the new Carolina Certified Edition enhanced these high-quality instructional materials, making them more accessible, user-friendly, and safer for classroom use. Participate in the featured Serengeti board game from the Biology 1 unit and walk away with valuable resources that you can take back to your classroom.
Explore how regional STEM research can be leveraged into place-based science learning for middle school students. Discover how partnerships with scientists and community members enhance student engagement and understanding of real-world science, fostering meaningful connections between classroom content and students’ personal, cultural, and community experiences.
In this session we will focus on one of the most captivating geological phenomena on Earth: volcanism! Join us as we explore many innovative ideas and strategies to not only teach about volcanology, but also to use volcanology to integrate the curriculum, from science to ethics to art and beyond.
