WSTA-Washington Science Teachers Association upcoming events

2026 Phillips 66 Energy Workshop for Teachers, Oct 15, 2026 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

2026 Phillips 66 Energy Workshop for Teachers

October 15, 2026

Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery

Emergency Response Center

3901 Unick Road

Ferndale, WA 98248

Do not Sign Up On WSTA Website: See Registration Below

For The Attendees:

• It’s FREE

• Breakfast and lunch provided.

• Substitute Reimbursement

• A NEED Science of Energy Kit

• State standard aligned curriculum.

• Free STEM clock hours provided

Who Should Attend?

• 4^th – 12^th Grade Science Teachers

• CTE Teachers

• Math Teachers

• Social Science Teachers

• Afterschool program leaders

How Can You Attend?

Register Today! Don’t Wait! Go to

https://needorg.my.salesforce sites.com/event/home/p66101526wa and complete your registration!

Questions:

Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029

About the National Energy Education Development Project: The NEED Project designs and delivers teacher- tested educational materials, evaluation techniques and tools, recognition of student achievement, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment, the economy and society.

About the Sponsor Phillips 66: Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally.

To learn more about Phillips 66 visit www.phillips66.com

October 15, 2026

Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery

Emergency Response Center

3901 Unick Road

Ferndale, WA 98248

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration, Sign-in, Continental Breakfast, and Pre-Survey

9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Workshop!

9:15 a.m. The Science of Energy

Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit.

10:30 a.m. Energy Enigma

11:30 a.m. Oil and Natural Gas 101

11:45 a.m. Phillips 66 Speaker and Q & A

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas

Learn about exploration, production, refining, chemical manufacturing, transportation, marketing, and uses of petroleum, natural gas, and their products in the industrial sector.

• Pipeline Push

• Refining Maze

• Petroleum Ponder

1:15 p.m. Oil & Gas Career Roundup

2:00 p.m. Efficiency and Conservation Bingo

2:30 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website, Curriculum Packet and Student Engagement Opportunities

2:45 p.m. Post-Survey, Q&A, Kit Selection, and Evaluation

3:00 p.m. Adjourn

#WSTA26 Friday Events RSVP (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Let us know if you'll be joining us at any of the events on Friday. Across the day, we will bring you the opportunity to engage with life, earth, and physical science! You received a code to sign up for pre-events in an email (the one with LOTS of info) from WSTA on 10/2. If you can't find it, just email WSTACommunicationsTeam@gmail.com and we will help you.

There are no additional costs to the field experiences or the social and you can come to them a-la-carte. Knowing who is planning to attend helps us ensure we don't start without you and that we have enough food. Thanks!

Here is the schedule for the afternoon and evening with the full descriptions below.

Time	Event
1:00 pm	Outdoor Field Trip Begins
1:00 pm	Fossils and Geology Field Trip Begins
3:00 pm	Marine Life Center Tour Begins
4:00 pm	All Field Trips End
5:30 pm	Social at the SPARK Museum Begins
7:30 pm	Social Ends

Field Experiences:

1:00 - 4:00 pm Outdoor Field Trip at Maritime Heritage Park (STEM Clock Hours)

Join outdoor educators from local organizations to connect science with nature! We will venture along a creek, spending some time to showcase activities that incorporate habitat assessments, water quality testing, plant identification, and forming connections with nature. We'll even keep our eyes open for spawning salmon! Participants will have an opportunity to see nature-based activities geared toward various age levels that incorporate STEM and are accessible and inclusive. Participants will have access to supporting content they can utilize in greenspaces near schools or in their community. Please let us know if you have any questions or need anything else, and we're looking forward to this!

Meeting location: Maritime Heritage Park (meeting at the Salmon Woman Totem).
Total walking distance: 1-2 miles (we can take low-incline, wheelchair accessible pathways as needed)
Gear to bring: Close-toed shoes, water bottle, and raingear if needed

1:00 - 4:00 pm Fossils and Geology at Racehorse Creek (STEM Clock Hours)

Join us for a field experience at Racehorse Creek led by a Western Washington University geology professor, where we'll explore the remarkable geologic history of the North Cascades and discover one of Washington's richest fossil sites. Participants will learn how ancient marine fossils preserved in the area provide evidence that these mountains were once part of a vastly different landscape, offering a powerful window into Earth's past. This guided excursion is a unique opportunity to deepen your Earth science content knowledge while making connections to place-based teaching and three-dimensional learning. Trip includes approximately 45 minutes of travel each way, (we will have vans to take participants) along with time outdoors exploring the site.

Meeting location: TBD - Downtown Bellingham to catch vans to location.
Total walking distance: Variable, not a hike but exploring the creekbed.
Gear to bring: Close-toed shoes, water bottle, and raingear if needed

3:00 - 4:00 Tour the Marine Life Center

Please join us for a one-hour visit at the Marine Life Center to discover the facility, explore local marine life and learn about our educational programming! The experience will include time to explore the Marine Life Center, followed by a harbor walk around Squalicum Harbor to experience the local marine environment firsthand. Attendees will learn about opportunities to connect students with marine science and the unique environment of our local waters.

Meeting location: 1801 Roeder Ave Ste 100, Bellingham, WA 98225

5:30 - 7:30 pm Social at SPARK Musuem of Electrical Innovation

Join us for an electrifying social at the lovely SPARK museum. Network with your fellow science educators, take in the MEGAZapper electricity show, enjoy some victuals, and tour the museum! Heavy apps and beverages will be served. Don't hesitate to come if you don't yet know anyone else, our board members and attendees always make new friends at this event.

#WSTA26 Conference on Science Education (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Register for Washington State's Only Science Education Conference!

October 24, 2026

Bellingham, WA

Join us for exciting presentations, field trips, social gatherings, amazing featured speaker, STEM clock hours, prizes, vendors, and great learning about science and environmental education. We will have pre-events scheduled on the Friday night preceding the conference. More information coming soon!

We have many different ticket options and a special deal for districts who can send 5 or more of their teachers or >50% of their science teachers from a single school. If you're interested in the district deal, you can read more here and/or email WSTACommunicationsTeam@gmail.com to ask questions or get started on registering teachers!

New and preservice teachers can get a deeply discounted rate and a free membership to WSTA! Email WSTACommunicationsTeam@gmail.com to get the code to register.

Head over to our conference page for updates including events, schedules, list of vendors, and more!

General questions? Contact our conference team!

Exhibitor Registration: 2026 Washington State Conference on Science Education (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Exhibitor Registration for

Washington State's Only Science and Environmental Education Conference!

October 24, 2026

Bellingham, WA

The Washington Science Teachers’ Association (WSTA) and Washington's Professional Association for Environmental Educators (E3 Washington) invite you to join us as an exhibitor at our annual conference this fall in Bellingham, WA. We are committed to providing you with an outstanding conference experience including a lively exhibition hall amidst the conference lunch, keynote, and check-ins.

Note that the gold package includes one presentation. All other exhibitor presentations will need to be submitted through our application process and are due on 6/5/2026. You can submit them here.

If you have any questions or want to talk about any additional options for supporting the conference don't hesitate to reach out!

Learn more about our conference on our website!

Available Packages

Cu (Copper) Package

Non-Profits Only

$350

1 8' Table

2 Registrations Included

Acknowledgement w/ Logo in Schedule

Acknowledgement w/ Logo on Website

Logo on Keynote Slides

Ag (Silver) Package

$600

1 8' Table

2 Registrations Included

Acknowledgement w/ Logo in Schedule

Acknowledgement w/ Logo on Website

Logo on Keynote Slides

Au (Gold) Package

$800

1 8' Table

2 Registrations Included

Acknowledgement w/ Logo in Schedule

Acknowledgement w/ Logo on Website

Logo on Keynote Slides

*First Pick of Table Location (in chronological order of registration)

*1 Session of Exhibitor's Choice

Dates and Deadlines

10/3

Exhibitor Registration Closes

10/10

Last day to make registration changes.

10/24

7:00 am Exhibit Hall Open for Set-Up

8:00 am Conference Begins

5:00 pm Conference Ends

6:00 pm Exhibits Must be Torn Down

2026 Phillips 66 Energy Workshop for Teachers, Dec 2, 2026 (Wednesday, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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2026 Phillips 66 Energy Workshop for Teachers

Date and Location:

December 2, 2026

CenterPlace Regional Event Center

2624 N Discovery Place,

Spokane Valley, WA, 99216

For The Attendees:

• It’s FREE

• Breakfast and lunch provided.

• Substitute Reimbursement

• A NEED Science of Energy Kit

• State standard aligned curriculum.

• Free STEM clock hours provided

Who Should Attend?

• 4^th – 12^th Grade Science Teachers

• CTE Teachers

• Math Teachers

• Social Science Teachers

• Afterschool program leaders

How Can You Attend?

Don't sign up at WSTA website. Register Here Today! Don’t Wait! Go to

https://needorg.my.salesforce sites.com/event/home/p66120226wa

and complete your registration!

Questions;

Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029

About the National Energy Education Development Project:

The NEED Project designs and delivers teacher-tested educational materials, evaluation techniques and tools, recognition of student achievement, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment, the economy and society.

ABOUT THE SPONSOR: Phillips 66

Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally.

To learn more about Phillips 66 visit www.phillips66.com

December 2, 2026

CenterPlace Regional Event Center

2624 N Discovery Place

Spokane Valley, WA 99216

8:30 a.m. Registration, Sign-in, Continental Breakfast, and Pre-Survey

9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Workshop!

9:15 a.m. The Science of Energy

Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit.

10:30 a.m. Energy Enigma

11:30 a.m. Oil and Natural Gas 101

11:45 a.m. Phillips 66 Speaker and Q & A

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas

Learn about exploration, production, refining, chemical manufacturing, transportation, marketing, and uses of petroleum, natural gas, and their products in the industrial sector.

• Pipeline Push

• Refining Maze

• Petroleum Ponder

1:15 p.m. Oil & Gas Career Roundup

2:00 p.m. Efficiency and Conservation Bingo

2:30 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website, Curriculum Packet and Student Engagement Opportunities

2:45 p.m. Post-Survey, Q&A, Kit Selection, and Evaluation

3:00 p.m. Adjourn

Questions? Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or 1-800-875-5029