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2025 STEAM Leadership Conference Georgia Tech

 
 

Registration opens January 31, 2025

 

The 2025 STEAM Leadership Conference at Georgia Tech will provide an inspiring array of experiences to build and engage STEAM for our 8th annual conference that will take place on Friday, March 7, (virtual) and Saturday, March 8, (in-person) 2025.

 
CONFERENCE THEME

Cultivating Curiosity: Nurturing the Relationship Between K-12 STEAM Education and Research Universities

This year's conference aims to celebrate and strengthen the dynamic relationship between K-12 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education and research universities. Focusing on our different strengths, we hope to foster curiosity, build upon inquiry-based learning, and cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and innovation. Through collaboration, partnership, and shared knowledge, we seek to empower educators, researchers, students, and community stakeholders to drive positive change in education and research.

Attending the conference this year you can expect to: 

  • Be Empowered to connect your curriculum and foster student engagement and workplace readiness;
  • Emphasize Opportunities to build upon 21st century skills through lived experiences in the classroom;
  • Revolutionize STEAM learning; and,
  • Reignite your excitement and passion for success in the classroom.
 
Full conference schedule will be announced soon.
 

 

CONFERENCE TRACKS

Inspiring Inquiry ​
This track delves into strategies for inspiring curiosity and inquiry-based learning in K-12 STEAM education. Sessions may explore:

  • Project-based learning: workshops and presentations on designing and implementing hands-on projects that foster curiosity and critical thinking skills.
  • Inquiry-based pedagogy: Discussions on effective instructional approaches that encourage students to ask questions, explore concepts, and develop a deeper understanding of STEAM subjects.
  • Curiosity-driven curriculum design: Presentations on developing innovative curricula that ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

Collaborative Partnerships
In this track, participants will explore the benefits and opportunities of collaboration between K-12 schools and research universities. Presentation topics may include:

  • University-school partnerships: Programming and best practices for establishing and sustaining partnerships that enrich K-12 STEAM education through access to university resources, expertise, and mentorship.
  • Research collaborations: Discussions on collaborative research projects that engage K-12 students in real-world scientific inquiry and innovation, facilitated by university researchers and educators.
  • Professional development initiatives: Workshops and presentations on professional development programs that support K-12 teachers in integrating research-based practices and resources into their classrooms.

Emerging Frontiers
This track invites focuses on cutting-edge research and innovations in STEAM education, highlighting the contributions of research universities. Presentation styles may include:

  • Presentations: Latest research findings in STEAM education, conducted by university faculty, graduate students, and research teams.
  • Technology showcases: Demonstrations of innovative technologies and tools developed by university researchers to enhance K-12 teaching and learning in STEAM subjects.

C​​ommunity Engagement and Impact
This track explores the role of K-12 STEAM education and research universities in driving positive change in local communities and beyond. Presentation styles may include:

  • Community outreach initiatives: Presentations on collaborative projects and programs that engage K-12 students, educators, and university researchers in addressing real world challenges and promoting social impact.
  • Service-learning partnerships: Discussions on service-learning opportunities that connect K-12 schools with university resources and expertise to address community needs while enhancing student learning and civic engagement.
  • Impact assessments: Workshops and presentations on evaluating the effectiveness and impact of university-community partnerships in advancing K-12 STEAM education and fostering community development.