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Wednesday, August 5
 

8:00am MDT

Check-in, Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Breakfast on the main floor by stairs and Cafe.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
First Floor Norm Hall

8:30am MDT

10:30am MDT

Break and Last Chance to Visit Exhibitors
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Norm Hall

12:00pm MDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Rendezvous

1:00pm MDT

Panel Discussion/Lightning Rounds
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Join us for an inspiring session where educators (and a special student participant) share quick “lightning talks” about how data literacy and data science have been integrated into their classrooms. Each presenter will highlight a key data science resource or strategy that made a difference in their K-12 teaching or learning. Following the lightning talks, we’ll transition to a panel discussion exploring how these data science approaches have boosted student engagement, why data matters in today’s classroom, and tips for other educators looking to integrate data skills into their classrooms. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can implement in the classroom today. 
Moderators
avatar for Lee Ellen Harmer

Lee Ellen Harmer

Partnerships Manager, Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E)

Speakers
avatar for Connie Michael

Connie Michael

teacher, Crow Agency Public School
Connie Michael is a 5th grade teacher at Crow Agency Public School in Crow Agency Montana. She has taught for 36 years. Having moved to Montana ten years ago, Connie spent the first part of her career teaching in k-2 bilingual classrooms in Central Washington. She is National Board... Read More →
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Melissa Goretskie

Teacher, Power High School
MF

Mary Farina

MSU Graduate Student
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Dominique Zosso

Data Scientist, Zoot Enterprises
Dominique Zosso is the Data Scientist at Zoot Enterprises, where he helps shape the company’s data science and AI strategy and leads efforts to integrate machine learning and AI into client applications. He earned his MSc and PhD in Electrical Engineering in Switzerland before joining... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Norm Hall: Inspiration Hall

2:00pm MDT

Break and Transition to Breakout Sessions
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm MDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
None

3:15pm MDT

Closing
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Join us for a STEM Summer Institute group photo on your way out, on the stairs!
Let's get everyone in it.
Please pick up your PDUs if you have not already.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
First Floor Norm Hall
 


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