Idaho Annual STEM Conference: The Magic of STEM 2026 has ended

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Idaho Annual STEM Conference: The Magic of STEM 2026

9:35am MDT

Classroom Strategies that Drive True Science Understanding 107Jasmine Glasper-Nuñez Exploring OpenSciEd from Carolina (K-12) 105Dr. Eeva Burns Level Up Your Classroom with Gamification 106Michael Washington

10:45am MDT

Watershed Science with the Confluence Project 105Kim Roush Workplace Injury Prevention FIT Tests performed by BBSI Maria Castro, CPR Physical Therapy PTA Isaac McCreey, and Glanbia Innovation PlaygroundScott Pierce Classroom Catalysts: Demonstrating atomic structure concepts using hands-on activities 126Claire Sponseller • Sebastian Stoian • A Andrasi

1:00pm MDT

College of Southern Idaho, Genna Poytner along with STEM ambassadors lead CTE programs to include: Welding Simulation, Binary Code Bracelet, Auto Body Repair, Build a Cow, Rad Tech and Wood Burning. Innovation PlaygroundGenna Poynter If We Don’t Name It, Students Can’t Use It: Making STEM Skills Visible Through Competencies 116Jacque Deahl Creating a Culture of Inquiry 106Emily Sarha Sentences & Sensemaking: Critical Thinking Made Visible 122Lee Slichter

2:15pm MDT

Initial Priorities for becoming a more STEM-Focused School 114Wendy Ruchti Sourdough for Science! Citizen Science Meets Phenomenon-Driven Instruction 105McKenzie Sonderegger - Idaho Science Coach • Gena Dean

9:35am MDT

Lotion Making with Artisan Labs, Mara Reed Innovation Playground

10:05am MDT

Lotion Making with Artisan Labs, Mara Reed Innovation Playground

10:45am MDT

Lotion Making with Artisan Labs, Mara Reed Innovation Playground Connecting to Community through Citizen Science 114Amy Post Workplace Injury Prevention FIT Tests performed by BBSI Maria Castro, True West Beef Jaci Abonza, Jerome PT Dr. Jaron Pope Innovation PlaygroundScott Pierce Workforce Development Council + STEM: A Practical Guide to Funding, Programs, and Career Connections 105Branzell Porchia • Amanda Paterson Base-Jumping Eggs! Using Local Phenomena and Place-Based Science to Boost Rigor and Student Engagement 120Cassidy Huggins Bridging the Gap Between Curriculum and Assessment 118Austin Ambrose Beyond the Ban: Ethical & Effective AI Use in Secondary Classrooms 106Dr. Melyssa Ferro Beyond Compliance: A Social Model for Neuro-Inclusive STEM 126Merrie Rampy

11:15am MDT

Lotion Making with Artisan Labs, Mara Reed Innovation Playground

1:00pm MDT

Birds, Binoculars, and Big Data: Bringing Citizen Science into Your Classroom 106Jamie Brunmeier Physics with Phones 107Ty Salsberry Tiny Tablets, Big Claims: CER Writing with Alka-Seltzer Rockets 105Dr. Melyssa Ferro Students Leading STEM: Inside the Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassador Program 116Trisha Mick REVIT: Preparing Students for the Clean‑Energy Workforce Through Integrated Science Learning 118Hanna Jaramillo

2:15pm MDT

Fast & Curious: Bringing Math Vocabulary to Life in Every Grade 118Shelley Nash Sensemaking: Models, Evidence, and Student Explanations 301Dr. Thomas “TJ” McKenna Beyond the Test: Turning ISAT Items into Instructional Tools 106Amber Van Vooren