STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Annual Idaho STEM Conference, presented by ICTM, ISTA, IDEEA, and CSTA! Join us on July 30th and 31st at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. An optional field trip day will be held on August 1st at various locations.

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10:45am MDT

Electrify Your Class: Magic of Microelectronics

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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Ever wonder how chips are made? No not chocolate chips or potato chips – MICROCHIPS! Join us in Electrify Your Classroom: The Magic of Microelectronics, where we’ll explore the world of semiconductors (the magic behind every microchip!), discover their impact in Idaho and beyond, and learn how to bring basic circuits and microelectronics into your classroom. This session will challenge you to see microelectronics as a powerful, accessible tool for every grade level. Find creative and innovative ways to introduce the foundational technology that powers the world around us—ready to spark curiosity and ignite learning in your students!

Speakers

Camille Platts-McPharlin

Boise State University - Microelectronics Education and Research Center

Camille Platts-McPharlin serves as Semiconductor for All Project Manager in the Microelectronics Education and Research Center, ensuring streamlined workforce development opportunities at Boise State for the semiconductor industry in Idaho. Her background includes more than 10 years... Read More →

Hailey Lynch

Boise State University - Microelectronics Education and Research Center

Hailey Lynch serves as the Educational Specialist for the Microelectronics Education and Rsearch Center at Boise State University. She holds a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology from Boise State University. With a robust professional background in STEM education and... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Technology, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Engineering, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Science, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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1:00pm MDT

Tech Tools for the STEM Classroom

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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This session will cover many technology tools and websites to help enhance learning in the STEM classroom. There will be a lot of information covered in a short amount of time so be prepared. Teachers will leave with a toolbox of resources for a variety of uses in and out of the classroom. A Chromebook will be needed for this session.

Speakers

Jamie Clark

William Thomas Middle School

Jamie teaches 8th grade Earth Science at William Thomas Middle School. She also serves as the Region 5 representative of the Idaho Science Teaching Association. Jamie is passionate about science education and making science learning accessible to all learners.

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Technology, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Engineering, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Environmental Education, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | General, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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1:00pm MDT

Student-Powered STEM: Hear from the Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassadors

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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Student-Powered STEM: Hear from the Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassadors
Discover how students are leading the charge in STEM education through the Idaho STEM Ecosystem Student Ambassadors (IESA) Program. In this interactive session, you'll hear directly from student leaders who are designing and leading real-world STEM projects in their schools and communities. The Student Ambassadors will share examples of the hands-on activities they’ve developed and reflect on how the program has helped them grow as leaders, collaborators, and advocates for change. Educators will leave inspired with ideas for how to bring student voice, leadership, and authentic STEM experiences into their own classrooms and schools.

Speakers

ReBekha Lulu

Idaho STEM Ecosystem

ReBekha Lulu is the Southwest Idaho STEM Hub (SWISH) Coordinator for the Idaho STEM Ecosystem, where she works to build connections between educators, industry partners, and communities to expand access to STEM opportunities. She has experience as a classroom teacher, STEM specialist... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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2:15pm MDT

Escape Room: Species Survival

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Ever wished you could bottle that “A-ha!” moment? Jump into our speedy escape room and feel it for yourself. Race through 8 science challenges—cracking DNA codes, digging clues out of sand, testing water samples—to save a zoo from chaos. Leave with access to the materials needed to run the same lesson with your class on Monday morning (if you escape).

Speakers

Julianna Jimenez

Stile Education

Julianna is a former high-school science teacher and passionate about facilitating and growing relationships with Stile teachers currently in the field. She currently serves as the Director of School and District Partnerships for Stile.

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, 6-8

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2:15pm MDT

Innovating and Transformational Science Curriculum that embraces a 3-dimensional, anchoring phenomena approach to engage and motivate student learning.

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Learn more about the next generation of inquiry-based, research-driven science resources designed to achieve all of the targeted NGSS performance expectations through an approach that matches the vision of three-dimensional learning. By using relevant phenomena, students will work through carefully crafted storylines as a learning community, while engaging in intentional sense-making activities that require use of the science and engineering practice. Using this approach, student move their thinking forward towards an accurate understanding of the disciplinary core ideas.

Speakers

Teresa Rockwood

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Teresa Rockwood, Science Curriculum Specialist Teresa has a strong background in K12 education as she has taken on various roles at the school and district levels from classroom teacher, STEM Director, Science Coach, Content Specialist and Science Curriculum Developer.  She most... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

Sourdough for Science! Citizen Science Meets Phenomenon-Driven Instruction

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Dive into the fascinating world of sourdough starters—a living, bubbling microbial ecosystem.
Discover how this everyday phenomenon can help you explore energy flow, cellular respiration, biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics with your students. You’ll get hands-on with citizen science, walk away with ready-to-use classroom ideas, and maybe even develop a new hobby. Get ready to feed your curiosity (and maybe your starter)!

Speakers

McKenzie Sonderegger

Idaho Science Coach

I thrive on designing engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. With a BS in Earth Science Education and an MA in Instructional Technology and Learning Science, I bring both content and design expertise to my role as an Idaho Science Coach in the Magic Valley... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

A review of AI Tools: Definitions, Functions, and Applications for K-12 Education

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes education by supporting personalized
learning, critical thinking, and problem solving through tools like intelligent
tutoring systems and adaptive platforms. Visionary educators recognize AI’s
potential in the classroom. According to IBM, AI will not completely replace
humans, but those who use AI will replace those who do not. This session will
provide an overview of AI tools and platforms for K-12 education, with
the hope of serving as a practical reference for teachers to use these tools.
We will identify and reviewscurrently available and popular AI tools and their applications in K-12
education. This session will provide quick references for teachers on how they can harness various AI
tools for different teaching and learning purposes, along with addressing ethical concerns such as data privacy and algorithmic biases.

Speakers

Gina Kwid

Galileo STEM Academy

Gina is an educator at Galileo STEM Academy in the West Ada School District. She integrates educational technology across all subject areas including 3-D printing, coding, robotics, drones, and maker space. She loves watching her students use project-based learning (PBL) to support... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference

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