| Washington State's Only Science Education Conference! Live and In-Person! Saturday, October 24, 2026 Bellingham, WA (Pre-Events on October 23) .jpg) |
Schedules, links, and planning for 2026 are still underway! Please feel free to reference the 2025 Conference links as a resource, but note that things are subject to change!
Our conference mission is to empower and equip science teachers to take on the challenge of creating a scientifically literate society. Through cutting edge presentations, inspiring speakers, and intentional community building activities, we are committed to being here for you.
Great science teaching matters more than ever.
Join us for exciting presentations, outdoor learning adventures, social gatherings, STEM clock hours, prizes, vendors, and great learning about science and environmental education. With pre-events happening on Friday, October 23rd and the keynote, exhibit hall, sessions, and lunch on Saturday the 24th. We hope to see you there!
DRAFT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
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Check out the 2025 program! |
| Conference Registration |
$175 - Earlybird Rate for WSTA & E3 WA Members Ends on 9/14 $195 - Earlybird Rate for WSTA Members that Includes Clock Hours Ends on 9/14 $175 - District Deal - Includes clock hours and membership for teachers from the same district! (Minimum 5 teachers from same district or 50% of science staff from one school.) Learn more here. $75 - Pre-Service and 1st Year Teachers Rate $200 - ISTA/OSTA/ASTA/MSTA Affiliate Member Rate $250 - Non-Member Rate |
| Learn More About Our District Deal | $175 - DISTRICT DEAL - Includes Clock Hours and Membership |
| Become a WSTA Member | Get $75 off of the conference rate by becoming a member for $25! |
| Exhibitor Registration |
Exhibitor registration is now open, check out our reduced rate for non-profits! |
| Apply to Present | Presenters will receive a discounted rate and a free WSTA membership. Exhibitors who want to guarantee a presentation can submit their session information here as well. |
| Award Nomination Form | Apply for one of our science teaching awards (available for early learning, K-5, middle school, high school, higher ed, and informal educators!) Or apply as team for one of our scholarships and use it to pay for the conference. Nominations are due June 30th! |
| MiniOne Free Registration Form | MiniOne is graciously sponsoring the registrations of up to 10 life science teachers. The form is not yet open. |
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Schedule |
Session schedule coming this summer! |
Friday Field Trip Information |
Coming soon!
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Friday Social Information |
Coming soon! |
| Travel and Lodging Information | Coming soon! Nearby hotels, room blocks, map of events, and carpool information. |
Still have questions? We have answers!
FEATURING |
Featured Speaker: Coming Soon! | Award Announcements!
The Washington Science Teachers of the Year, the Green Chemistry & Sustainability Awardee and the finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching will be honored during a celebratory lunch at the conference. Apply NOW to be a Washington Science Teacher of the Year. Winners receive a free trip to the conference and an honorarium. Applications are due June 30, 2025. | Nerdy T-Shirt Contest and Prizes
Let's get nerdy! Wear your best nerdy science t-shirt and you could win a free registration to next year's conference. Additionally, our exhibitors are bringing great prizes for you to win. Every attendee will receive tickets that they can use to enter for specific prizes such as classroom materials, lab equipment, books, and science toys! |
Friday Field Trips
On Friday afternoon, registrants will have the opportunity to join a free field trip. |
Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsors! |
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