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Monday, August 3
 

12:00 MDT

Check-In and Badge Pick-Up
Monday August 3, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 MDT
Visit the School Services of Montana table to check in, gather information, and receive your badge.
Monday August 3, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 MDT
  Whole Group

13:00 MDT

Every Classroom, Every Subject: Building Data Literacy in Grades 2–8
Monday August 3, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 MDT
Norm Hall
We will unpack why and how to integrate data literacy skills into current instruction across grades 2-8 subject areas in strategic and consistent ways. The data literacy topics will focus on creating and making sense of data visualizations in age-appropriate ways. We will explore turnkey strategies to enhance students’ data skills within our existing curriculum. Through hands-on activities,...
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Speakers
avatar for Annette Brickley
Monday August 3, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 MDT
Norm Hall
  Best Practices Workshop, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data

13:00 MDT

Math as a Lens for Our Stories: Cultivating Curiosity with Data (K-5)
Monday August 3, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 MDT
Norm Hall
In this active session, K-5 educators will engage in hands-on, data investigations that are appropriate for young learners and enriched with culturally meaningful contexts drawn from Montana’s diverse communities and landscapes, specifically those of Montana's Indigenous Peoples. Participants will experience data tasks as learners, explore how to introduce related cultural knowledge...
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Speakers
avatar for Katrina Engeldrum

Katrina Engeldrum

Math Instructional Coordinator, Montana Office of Public Instruction

Monday August 3, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 MDT
Norm Hall
  Best Practices Workshop

13:00 MDT

Rooted in Relevance
Monday August 3, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 MDT
Norm Hall
This session focuses on practical strategies for implementing place-based mathematics instruction that connects rural students’ lived experiences to meaningful STEM learning. The presenter will share classroom-tested examples from an Algebra 1 systems of equations project grounded in local farming practices, where students model real agricultural decisions using linear systems. Participants will...
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Melissa Goretskie

Teacher, Power High School
Monday August 3, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 MDT
Norm Hall
  Best Practices Workshop

17:30 MDT

Welcome Reception
Monday August 3, 2026 17:30 - 19:00 MDT
Museum of the Rockies
Come see the museum exhibits, including the FROGS!  Planitarium shows will be available, the Museum of the Rockies will offer information sessions for educators, and curiosity tables will be on display.
Appetizers and drinks for all.  

Monday August 3, 2026 17:30 - 19:00 MDT
Museum of the Rockies 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717
  Whole Group, Fun
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

08:00 MDT

Check-In, Breakfast and Exhibits Open
Tuesday August 4, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 MDT
Norm Hall

Tuesday August 4, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 MDT
Norm Hall
  Whole Group

09:00 MDT

Keynote: Cultivating Expert Learners Not Just Expert Knowers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 09:00 - 10:15 MDT
Norm Hall
Valerie Otero, Professor of STEM Education at the University of Colorado Boulder and a specialist in Physics Education Research, will guide you through real classroom moments that reveal what happens when students truly take ownership of their learning. Explore how STEM can become a powerful vehicle for student voice—where learners build the confidence to advocate for themselves because of...
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Speakers
avatar for Valerie Otero

Valerie Otero

Professor of Science Education

Tuesday August 4, 2026 09:00 - 10:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Whole Group

10:15 MDT

Break and Transition to Sessions
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:15 - 10:30 MDT
TBA

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:15 - 10:30 MDT
TBA
  Whole Group

10:30 MDT

Increasing Classroom Efficiency with Generative AI Prompting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
Generative AI is quickly becoming a practical classroom tool—not as a replacement for educators, but as a time-saving thought partner. This session focuses on how intentional prompting can help teachers work smarter, reduce administrative load, and reclaim time for instruction and student connection. Participants will learn how well-crafted prompts can support everyday tasks such as lesson...
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Speakers
avatar for Mary Anne Skinner

Mary Anne Skinner

Director of Infinite Campus Support Services, School Services of Montana
Mary Anne Skinner is an Infinite Campus Certified Trainer and Implementation Manager with School Services of MT. As the Director of Infinite Campus Support Services, she enjoys onsite & virtual trainings across the state along with getting to know the amazing staff members of each... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 1, Strand 2: Future of AI and Technology in STEM

10:30 MDT

Mathematics as a Language: Building Numeracy That Powers STEM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
This session explores mathematics as the foundational language that powers all STEM disciplines, with a strong emphasis on numeracy, mental math, and independent problem-solving. Participants will examine how gaps in basic arithmetic can limit student success in science, technology, and engineering, even when advanced tools are available. Drawing from the AI Math Club at Hardin High School, the...
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Speakers
avatar for Thelma Fernandez

Thelma Fernandez

Math Teacher, Hardin High School

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 1, Strand 3: Mathematics: The Language that Powers STEM

10:30 MDT

Rooted in Place: IEFA and Environmental Science
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
Place-based environmental education projects for upper elementary students showing examples of how to weave together Next Generation Science Standards with the rich cultural heritage of Montana’s tribes through Indian Education for All initiatives. Beginning with an exploration of Yellowstone’s extremophiles, where students analyze energy flow and chemosynthesis while honoring the traditional...
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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 →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 1, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM

10:30 MDT

Spark Insight: Easy Data Science Integration for K-12 Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
Looking for ways to integrate data science skills into your classroom but not sure where to start - or need new resources to add to your existing toolkit? In this hands-on session, educators will discover a curated selection of practical, classroom-ready resources designed to bring engaging data science experiences to K-12 students. We’ll introduce three distinct sets of tools and materials,...
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Speakers
avatar for Lee Ellen Harmer

Lee Ellen Harmer

Partnerships Manager, Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 1, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data

10:30 MDT

TBD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
We will be introducing Makey Makey to teachers and exploring how they can help students build their own controllers with everyday materials like playdoh, coins, graphite pencils, even their own body! The kits will help students discover the difference between conductive and non-conductive materials, invent sensors, and use their imagination to control any computer program. This will deepen their...
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Speakers
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Sam Massey

Museum Coordinator, spectrUM Discovery Area
avatar for Diandra Lewis

Diandra Lewis

Outreach Program Coordinator, spectrUM Discovery Area

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 1, Combining Arts and STEM

11:30 MDT

Lunch and Learn-Exploring OpenSciEd High School from Carolina
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30 - 12:45 MDT
TBA
Join us for an interactive, hands-on model lesson from OpenSciEd to discover how the Carolina Certified Version takes these high-quality instructional materials to the next level— more accessible, more user-friendly, and enhanced for classroom safety. Participants will leave with practical strategies and valuable resources to energize their classrooms. 
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30 - 12:45 MDT
TBA
  Lunch and Learn Session, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data

11:30 MDT

Lunch and Visit Exhibitors
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30 - 12:45 MDT

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30 - 12:45 MDT
  Whole Group

12:45 MDT

AI for Inquiry: Designing Better Questions, Investigations, and STEM Challenges
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
Great STEM learning begins with strong questions, not just an "answer machine". This session explores how we can move past the AI hype to use these tools as grounded design partners for inquiry-based learning. Instead of letting AI offload the thinking, we’ll look at how it can help teachers curate richer investigations, refine driving questions, and anticipate student misconceptions before they...
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Speakers
avatar for Jason Neiffer

Jason Neiffer

Executive Director, Montana Digital Academy
Dr. Jason Neiffer believes that educational technology should be driven by learning, not flash. As the Executive Director of the Montana Digital Academy, co-convener of the Frontier Learning Lab, and a former classroom teacher, Jason has spent 29 years cutting through tech hype to... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
  Breakout Session 2, Strand 2: Future of AI and Technology in STEM

12:45 MDT

Patterns, Play, & Purpose
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
In this hands-on session, educators will explore a simple beadwork tool using pony beads and wooden dowels to investigate patterns, counting, and mathematical structure through culturally grounded design. Participants will experience the activity as learners, reflect on connections to student choice and social-emotional learning, and consider ways to adapt the tool to grade-level standards and...
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Speakers
avatar for Katrina Engeldrum

Katrina Engeldrum

Math Instructional Coordinator, Montana Office of Public Instruction

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
  Breakout Session 2, Strand 3: Mathematics: The Language that Powers STEM

12:45 MDT

Quantum Adventure
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
This session introduces Quantum Adventure, a teacher‑friendly approach to bringing quantum science into K–12 classrooms using carefully curated, ready‑to‑use materials. With quantum information now widely discussed but often overwhelming for both teachers and students, this session provides a structured pathway for meaningful exploration. Participants will receive vetted resources,...
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Speakers
avatar for Vryann James Sison

Vryann James Sison

STEM Teacher, Hardin High School
Vryann James L. Sison is a science educator whose experience spans secondary, senior high school, and college-level teaching in both the Philippines and the United States. He currently teaches Earth Science, Foundations of Science, and Robotics at Hardin High School in rural Montana... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
  Breakout Session 2, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM, Strand 5: STEM Careers, Pathways, and Industry Connections

12:45 MDT

Using the science of learning in STEM classrooms
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
In this session, educators will explore how the science of learning aligns with curricular approaches to teaching the MT Science standards. We will discuss assessment techniques informed by the science of learning and how technology can support assessment. Teachers will have time to collaborate and analyze different approaches.
Speakers
avatar for Jeannie Chipps

Jeannie Chipps

Instructor, Professional development lead, SMRC, Montana State University
Jeannie Chipps facilitates professional development at the Science Math Resource Center. As a former high school science teacher and after school science team coach/makerspace director, she enjoys working with teachers to create learning environments that support diverse learners... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:45 - 14:45 MDT
  Breakout Session 2, Strand 2: Future of AI and Technology in STEM

14:45 MDT

Break and Visit Exhibitors
Tuesday August 4, 2026 14:45 - 15:15 MDT
TBA

Tuesday August 4, 2026 14:45 - 15:15 MDT
TBA
  Whole Group

15:15 MDT

NotebookLM as a Trusted STEM Companion
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
This session explores how NotebookLM can serve as a reliable, teacher‑curated knowledge hub in STEM classrooms where students often struggle with attention during lectures and face increasing risks of misinformation from open‑ended AI tools. By consolidating vetted articles, datasets, and reference materials into a single notebook, teachers can limit unreliable sources while giving students a...
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Speakers
avatar for Vryann James Sison

Vryann James Sison

STEM Teacher, Hardin High School
Vryann James L. Sison is a science educator whose experience spans secondary, senior high school, and college-level teaching in both the Philippines and the United States. He currently teaches Earth Science, Foundations of Science, and Robotics at Hardin High School in rural Montana... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 3, Strand 2: Future of AI and Technology in STEM

15:15 MDT

Plants and Culture: Science and Culture Tradition meet in the Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
In this session, I will discuss the ways that I brought Ethnobotany into the middle school classroom. Through an immersion course, which is very simple to implement in any middle school science classroom, I intertwined culturally significant plants with bacterial research. In this session, we will discuss how we took traditionally sacred plants (sagebrush & yarrow) and tested them against...
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Speakers
avatar for Aislee Olmstead
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 3, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM

15:15 MDT

STEM-ulating Activities for People and the Planet
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
Effective STEM-based lessons can start with natural math/science integration to discover more about the world around us. In this hands-on, inquiry-based workshop, participants will engage in innovative activities that illustrate the science and math behind real-world ecology concepts such as carrying capacity in nature, natural resource use, and how humans are forever changing Earth’s landscape,...
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avatar for Corinne Day

Corinne Day

Math Instructor

Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 3, Strand 3: Mathematics: The Language that Powers STEM, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM

15:15 MDT

Student Led Consensus Building Using Student-Generated Data
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
Students engaging in the scientific method requires authentic engagement, real collaboration, and rigorous debate about the data students have collected for themselves and for their team. This workshop will show teachers how to give their students the agency to practice science and assume responsibility for conducting it together. Whether contributing to existing theory or revolutionizing a...
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avatar for Mary Webb

Mary Webb

Science Teacher, Columbia Falls High School

Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 3, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data

15:15 MDT

Using "Pedagogical Tools" to Facilitate Model-Building Activities
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
In this session, we will engage in a learner-centered approach to developing scientific principles through data. Participants will work together to build a model of a phenomenon that they observe through videos and experimental apparatus. We will conclude by looking at student data from their engagement in a similar activity. We will discuss how “pedagogical tools” can be used to facilitate...
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Speakers
avatar for Valerie Otero

Valerie Otero

Professor of Science Education

Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 3, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data

15:15 MDT

Wiring Curiosity to Career: Building UAS Pathways Through Hands-On STEM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
How can hands-on STEM experiences translate into sustained career pathways? This session highlights findings from MSUB's pilot Drone STEM Camps, immersive week-long programs serving middle and high school students. Participants built and soldered drones, learned flight operations and FAA safety fundamentals. In our second year, students will apply aerial imagery to authentic regional challenges,...
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 3, Strand 5: STEM Careers, Pathways, and Industry Connections
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

08:00 MDT

Check-in, Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors
Wednesday August 5, 2026 08:00 - 08:30 MDT
TBA

Wednesday August 5, 2026 08:00 - 08:30 MDT
TBA
  Whole Group

08:30 MDT

AI Playdate: 8:30 – 10:30 | AI Playdate: Practical Exploration for STEM Educators
Wednesday August 5, 2026 08:30 - 10:30 MDT
Norm Hall

Wednesday August 5, 2026 08:30 - 10:30 MDT
Norm Hall
  Whole Group

10:30 MDT

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

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30 - 11:00 MDT
TBA
  Whole Group

11:00 MDT

Culture and Food
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
Salish Kootenai College, in partnership with collaborators, has created a six-unit resource for educators to teach middle school students about the science of food related to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). Each thematic unit includes hands-on activities to enhance students' understanding of food science and Montana's local food systems.  The units cover topics such as the...
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Charla Lake

Teacher, Ronan Middle School
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
  Breakout Session 4, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM

11:00 MDT

Data Science Across K-12: Building Student Engagement and Future-Ready Skills
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
Data shapes modern life: from apps to news to decisions in health, business, and government, yet most students graduate without exposure to data science concepts. As Montana focuses on integrating data science skills into state standards, understanding what curriculum-agnostic data instruction looks like across all grade levels becomes essential. This session explores why data science is critical...
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Speakers
avatar for Lee Ellen Harmer

Lee Ellen Harmer

Partnerships Manager, Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
  Breakout Session 4, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data

11:00 MDT

Explore Quantum Career Connections
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
Educators will experience new quantum activities related to careers in emerging technology fields related to quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Participants will walk away with new resources and activities that allow students to explore career paths in Montana that support quantum technologies. 
Speakers
avatar for Jeannie Chipps

Jeannie Chipps

Instructor, Professional development lead, SMRC, Montana State University
Jeannie Chipps facilitates professional development at the Science Math Resource Center. As a former high school science teacher and after school science team coach/makerspace director, she enjoys working with teachers to create learning environments that support diverse learners... Read More →
MI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
  Breakout Session 4, Strand 5: STEM Careers

11:00 MDT

Fire, Soil, and Sensemaking: Designing STEM Investigations That All Students Can Access
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
This session presents an interdisciplinary STEM project designed for 4th and 5th-grade students that examines how fire affects soil, air, and plant life. The project began with questions about climate and land use and developed into a hands-on investigation using local Eastern Montana soil. Students compared heat-treated and untreated soil, planted seeds to observe regeneration, and monitored...
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avatar for Acer Pitas-Pilo

Acer Pitas-Pilo

Resource Teacher/Consultant, Big Country educational Cooperative

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
  Breakout Session 4, and Industry Connections

11:00 MDT

Lessons from the Field: Building Your Own AI Literacy-Focused Community of Practice
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
Explore aiEDU's proven approach to building communities of practice using AI literacy-focused curriculum and aiEDU’s AI Trailblazers Fellowship as a model. Examine aiEDU's AI Readiness Framework to identify the student competencies essential for AI literacy and readiness, and use it as a lens for evaluating curricular resources. Apply these competencies to analyze instructional practice, discuss...
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avatar for Connor Mulvaney

Connor Mulvaney

Trailblazers Lead, aiEDU
Talk to Connor about:
- Talking to Students and Staff about AI
- AI Literacy/AI Readiness (what it is and how to access FREE curriculum)
- How AI works
- Vibecoding
- District level AI support roles
- Your favorite Talking Heads song
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
  Breakout Session 4, Strand 2: Future of AI and Technology in STEM

11:00 MDT

STEM Opportunities in MSU's College of Letters & Science
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
The College of Letters & Science at Montana State University is at the heart of innovation, discovery, and service. Imagine your students uncovering the biology of diseases, delving into the realm of astrophysics, digging up fossils as they explore geologic time, or advocating for ethics in science and technology. This session will highlight education and career opportunities in Science,...
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Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 MDT
  Breakout Session 4, Strand 5: STEM Careers

12:00 MDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 MDT
TBA

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 MDT
TBA
  Whole Group

13:00 MDT

Panel Discussion/Lightning Rounds
Wednesday August 5, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Norm Hall

Wednesday August 5, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Norm Hall
  Whole Group

14:00 MDT

Break and Transition to Breakout Sessions
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:00 - 14:15 MDT
None

Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:00 - 14:15 MDT
None
  Whole Group

14:15 MDT

Empowering Students with AI: A free Resource for Educators
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT

Speakers
SP
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
  Breakout Session 5, Strand 2: Future of AI and Technology in STEM

14:15 MDT

Fire Ecology: Rapid Forest Assessment as a Tool for Monitoring Change
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
Norm Hall
This presentation details the application of the Rapid Forest Assessment protocol for systematically collecting and analyzing ecological data in a forest landscape. Participants will learn how to implement RFA as a citizen science collaboration with local public land managers. Data collected and organized by students can provide land managers with a clear,...
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David Tuss

Passionate Educator, Capital High School

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Suzi Taylor

Director, Montana NSF EPSCoR SMART FIRES Project
The Science Math Resource Center (SMRC) is devoted to the advancement of science and mathematics teaching and learning. We provide professional development for a new generation of K-12 educators of tribal, rural, and urban communities; conduct educational research; and coordinate... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
Norm Hall
  Breakout Session 5, Strand 5: STEM Careers
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14:15 MDT

Geometry in the Montana Indigenous People's Culture
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
The audience will be shown previous presentations, given the purpose of the project, and allowed to create their own presentations for a particular Montana Indigenous group. The topics will be summer versus winter hunting grounds, the distance determined between the two, and the finding of the midpoint of the journey using the Desmos geometry tool. Then the audience will determine the size of the...
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Wendy Killebrew

Math Teacher (9-12+), Forsyth High School
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
  Breakout Session 5, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM

14:15 MDT

Integrating IEFA into Math - A Usable Lesson
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
This session focuses on providing teachers (5th - 12th) a lesson that can be used with any unit focused on graphing. This lesson focuses specifically on learning about the flag of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, but would be easily adaptable to any flag used by tribes located within Montana.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Becker

Bill Becker

Middle School Math Teacher, Ronan School District #30

Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
  Breakout Session 5, Strand 4: Place-Based & Environmental STEM

14:15 MDT

Introduction to Growing Plants In The Classroom, the Moon and Beyond
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
We are going back to the Moon and onward to Mars. One of the first things to do is to set up a plant-growing station. This introduction will highlight successes and challenges with growing vegetables in the classroom. Students get to eat what they have grown and take home what they have learned (in a practical way). 
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Michael Walz

TEACHER IN AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, BILLINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT #2
Science teacher 30 years

I edit (a lot of) video with Final Cut Pro X
Wednesday August 5, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 MDT
  Breakout Session 5, Strand 1: Discovering STEM Learning Through Data
 
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