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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8:00am MDT

Welcome

Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am MDT

TBA

Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
TBA

Keynote

8:30am MDT

Keynote: STEM Futures – Why Worldbuilding, Nature, and Imagination Are the Keys to Unlocking Your Students’ Potential

Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

TBA

Question: How can worldbuilding inspire students to think bigger, solve real-world problems, and prepare for the future?

From the books and comics we read to the video games students love, worldbuilding is more than just storytelling—it’s a powerful tool for shaping the future. Every major breakthrough, from space exploration to AI, starts as an idea—a world imagined before it becomes real. But how do we teach students to leverage worldbuilding to further engage with STEM subject matter and build the futures they desire?

In this keynote, Astrobiofuturist Billy Almon will help us explore how worldbuilding unlocks creativity, systems thinking, and problem-solving in STEM education. We’ll also uncover why nature is the greatest worldbuilder of all, providing time-tested blueprints for innovation and resilience. Through real-world examples and interactive storytelling, educators will leave with fresh strategies to help students dream big, adapt to change, and navigate the unknown with confidence.

Speakers

Billy Almon

Astrobiofuturist

Billy Almon is an Astrobiofuturist who uses nature’s hidden wonders to design innovative solutions that improve the human condition—both for those on Earth and those venturing to the stars. Through his Dream and Adapt Framework, Billy inspires leaders, educators, and creators... Read More →

Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
TBA

Keynote

8:00am MDT

Awards

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am MDT

TBA

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
TBA

Keynote

8:30am MDT

Keynote: Engaging Students in Productive Struggle

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

TBA

How can we better engage our students in making sense of the mathematics and science concepts being learned? How can we begin to develop a better sense of perseverance with our students? Join as we explore a 6-step action plan to help our students successfully grapple with the material to develop a solid conceptual understanding.

Speakers

Kevin Dykema

Math Instructional Coach, Mattawan Consolidated Schools

Kevin Dykema is the current Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). He has taught 8th grade mathematics for over 25 years and is currently a district math instructional coach for Mattawan Consolidated Schools in southwest Michigan. Kevin is a frequent... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
TBA

Keynote

3:30pm MDT

Raffles and Closure

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

TBA

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
TBA

Keynote

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

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