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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360913
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - REGISTRATION / SIGN-IN
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Isla Grand 2nd Floor Foyer
Please register or sign-in as soon as you arrive to the event.
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STEM
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78/200
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360921
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - WELCOME & OPENING KEYNOTE: Kathy Lueders, SpaceX General Manager
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Isla Grand Royal / Sabal
Join us for the welcome and opening keynote by Kathy Lueders, SpaceX General Manager.
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STEM
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2/200
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360928
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - EXHIBITOR BREAK
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Isla Grand 2nd Floor Foyer / Nautilus / Conch
Please visit the exhibitors located in the hallway and in Nautilus / Conch.
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STEM
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0/200
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360940
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 1 - Unpacking the NEW Tech Apps TEKS
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Isla Grand Conference Room (1st Floor)
This session equips K-8 teachers with comprehensive understanding of the updated Technology Applications TEKS. Participants will explore new curriculum standards, develop practical instructional strategies, and gain hands-on experience implementing computational thinking, digital citizenship, and emerging technology concepts across content areas.
Presented by Omar Lopez, Region One ESC
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STEM
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0/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360937
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 1 - Engineering Design Using VEX IQ Robotics
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Isla Grand Majestic
Join us for a hands-on session that connects using the VEX IQ Robot in classroom engineering design to preparing students for UIL and after-school VEX competitions. Participants will face an engineering design challenge similar to those in VEX Robotics competitions, where students design and build robots to compete in game-based challenges. This session will test classroom STEM concepts and help students develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication.
Presented by Arturo Leon Huapaya and David Rivera, Region One ESC
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STEM
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3/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360931
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 1 - Mission Planning with NASA Aerospace Scholars
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Isla Grand Paradise
Learn about the NASA Scholar opportunities, including Texas High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS), while planning a space exploration mission to Mars. Participants will learn about the mission planning process, NASA expeditionary skills, and the integration of STEM concepts with NASA resources.
Presented by Madeline Monaco and Angela Clayton, NASA - High School Aerospace Scholars
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STEM
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3/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360933
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 1 - 3D Teaching & Learning with the New Science TEKS
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Isla Grand Royal
Participants will explore the Revised Science TEKS and Three Dimensional teaching and learning. We will discuss classroom implementation of Scientific & Engineering Practices (SEPs), Recurring Themes & Concepts (RTCs), and phenomena-based instruction.
Presented by Danielle Zamora and Evangelina Blanco, Region One ESC
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STEM
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2/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360930
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 1 - Texas Mobile STEM Lab: Engineering Design Curriculum
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Isla Grand Sabal
Do you wish you could integrate more science, technology, engineering and/or math into your classroom? STEM is more than a collection of subjects; STEM is a way of approaching problem-solving that cuts across every discipline and can be integrated into any classroom, no matter grade level or subject. Join us to explore the model STEM framework offered used in the Texas Mobile STEM Lab curriculum, a set of TEKS-aligned and TEA-approved activities for grades K-8. This free,16-piece curriculum is built on an adaptable framework that allows teachers to make any activity into an engineering design challenge.
Presented by Desurae Matthews and Adrianna Garza, Learning Undefeated: Texas Mobile STEM Lab
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STEM
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1/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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361167
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - LUNCH (on your own)
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Lunch on your own
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STEM
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0/200
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360949
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 2 - Unpacking the NEW Tech Apps TEKS
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Isla Grand Conference Room (1st Floor)
This session equips K-8 teachers with comprehensive understanding of the updated Technology Applications TEKS. Participants will explore new curriculum standards, develop practical instructional strategies, and gain hands-on experience implementing computational thinking, digital citizenship, and emerging technology concepts across content areas.
Presented by Omar Lopez, Region One ESC
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STEM
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2/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360946
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 2 - Engineering Design Using VEX IQ Robotics
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Isla Grand Majestic
Join us for a hands-on session that connects using the VEX IQ Robot in classroom engineering design to preparing students for UIL and after-school VEX competitions. Participants will face an engineering design challenge similar to those in VEX Robotics competitions, where students design and build robots to compete in game-based challenges. This session will test classroom STEM concepts and help students develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication.
Presented by Arturo Leon Huapaya and David Rivera, Region One ESC
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STEM
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0/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360942
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 2 - Mission Planning with NASA Aerospace Scholars
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Isla Grand Paradise
Learn about the NASA Scholar opportunities, including Texas High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS), while planning a space exploration mission to Mars. Participants will learn about the mission planning process, NASA expeditionary skills, and the integration of STEM concepts with NASA resources.
Presented by Madeline Monaco and Angela Clayton, NASA - High School Aerospace Scholars
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STEM
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4/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360945
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 2 - 3D Teaching & Learning with the New Science TEKS
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Isla Grand Royal
Participants will explore the Revised Science TEKS and Three Dimensional teaching and learning. We will discuss classroom implementation of Scientific & Engineering Practices (SEPs), Recurring Themes & Concepts (RTCs), and phenomena-based instruction.
Presented by Danielle Zamora and Evangelina Blanco, Region One ESC
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STEM
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2/30
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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360941
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2025 STEM Summit Day 1 - STEMINAR BLOCK 2 - Texas Mobile STEM Lab: Engineering Design Curriculum
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Isla Grand Sabal
Do you wish you could integrate more science, technology, engineering and/or math into your classroom? STEM is more than a collection of subjects; STEM is a way of approaching problem-solving that cuts across every discipline and can be integrated into any classroom, no matter grade level or subject. Join us to explore the model STEM framework offered used in the Texas Mobile STEM Lab curriculum, a set of TEKS-aligned and TEA-approved activities for grades K-8. This free,16-piece curriculum is built on an adaptable framework that allows teachers to make any activity into an engineering design challenge.
Presented by Desurae Matthews and Adrianna Garza, Learning Undefeated: Texas Mobile STEM Lab
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360950
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - REGISTRATION / SIGN-IN
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Isla Grand 2nd Floor Foyer
Please register or sign-in as soon as you arrive to the event if this is your first day attending.
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STEM
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5/200
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360951
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - WELCOME & OPENING ACTIVITY: Cracking the Code: Engineering Resilience Through the Egg Drop Challenge
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Isla Grand Royal / Sabal
In this keynote presentation, we will delve into the classic Egg Drop Challenge, a hands-on activity that exemplifies the engineering design process and fosters critical thinking. Participants will explore how to design protective structures that prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a significant height. This exercise not only demonstrates fundamental physics principles, such as gravity and impact force, but also emphasizes the importance of iterative design, problem-solving, and teamwork. By engaging in this challenge, attendees will gain insights into effective STEM education strategies that encourage creativity and resilience in students.
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STEM
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3/200
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360955
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - EXHIBITOR BREAK
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Isla Grand 2nd Floor Foyer / Nautilus / Conch
Please visit the exhibitors located in the hallway and in Nautilus / Conch.
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STEM
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0/200
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Friday February 21, 2025
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361114
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - STEM INNOVATION ZONE / ESPORTS
10:00 AM - 3:20 PM
Isla Grand Sundial
The STEM Innovation Zone / Esports experience will be open all day for participants to visit.
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STEM
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0/200
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360966
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 1 - A Tale of TA-TEKS: Bridging the Tech Apps Gap with STEAM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Isla Grand Conference Room (1st Floor)
The new TA-TEKS emphasize essential digital skills students need to thrive in a technology-driven landscape. STEAM helps students make connections to all subjects. Together, the TA-TEKS and STEAM create an opportunity for students to build meaningful connections and prepare for college and career. In this interactive session, we will explore how technology standards effectively support integration with core subjects and how application of these essential digital skills ensures students are ready for an ever-evolving digital economy.
Presented by Sally Robinson, Learning.com
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360964
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 1 - Robotics for Everyone
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Isla Grand Majestic
This session offers free resources to help teachers integrate robotics into any classroom, whether at the introductory or advanced level, using an online virtual robot. Teachers will also have the opportunity to explore another aspect of robotics by working with CAD (Computer-Aided Design).
Presented by Raul Torres, Robotics Education and Competition Foundation
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STEM
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4/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360958
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 1 - Go Plus Ultra!
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Isla Grand Paradise
Go beyond just getting hired! Learn the top soft skills that will help you become the success you want to be in the STEM field!
Presented by David Gutierrez, Workforce Solutions
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STEM
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0/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360960
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 1 - Close Encounters of the Virtual Kind: Guiding Career Journeys with AI, AR, and VR
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Isla Grand Royal
Discover how educational leaders from across Texas are using innovative approaches to spark student curiosity and career exploration through AI, AR, and VR. In this session, you'll learn how these emerging technologies are transforming the way students explore STEM, Health Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, and more. Get “hands-on” with immersive experiences that allow students to engage deeply with complex concepts and chart their own paths to post-secondary education or valuable industry certifications.
Presented by Ben Peterson, zSpace
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STEM
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0/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360956
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 1 - Close Encounters with Problem-Solving: Transformative Approaches in STEM Education
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Isla Grand Sabal
Embark on an educational voyage that dives into the transformative power of authentic, real-world problem-solving. This session invites educators to explore innovative ways to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and deepen understanding of mathematical concepts. Discover how a structured problem-based learning approach can elevate learner engagement and achievement. Learn about its critical role in empowering marginalized students and gather practical strategies to create inclusive classrooms. Join us as we ensure that every child encounters a high-quality math education, launching them towards success in STEM fields - and beyond!
Presented by Dr. Oscar Perales, Amplify
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360977
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 2 - No Experience Needed: Cross-Curricular Computational Thinking for K-5!
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Isla Grand Conference Room (1st Floor)
Enhance your teaching toolkit with cross-curricular strategies that meet evolving educational standards, like the TA TEKS, and prepare students for a future where computational thinking is a fundamental skill. Embed these skills across core content areas, with no added instructional time or prior coding knowledge needed.
Presented by J'aime Garcia, Maker Maven
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STEM
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0/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360976
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 2 - Spark Student Engagement Through Collaboration & Problem Solving!
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Isla Grand Majestic
Engagement activity by designing a paper airplane and launchers. Integrate exemplars to brainstorm on the process of creating airplanes and launchers. Collaborative grouping to brainstorm and produce product and SEL. Audience will be able to chunk, scaffold, analyze, and synthesize through collaboration and problem solving.
Presented by Linda Moncivais, PSJA ISD
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STEM
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0/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360974
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 2 - The Future of Feedback: Harnessing AI to Enhance Writing
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Isla Grand Paradise
In this presentation, we'll explore how AI-powered writing tutors, specifically Class Companion, can enhance feedback in ELA classrooms and other courses. By integrating this tool, educators can provide real-time, personalized support to students, fostering better writing practices and critical thinking skills. We'll discuss strategies for using AI feedback to guide students through the revision process, improve grammar and structure, and encourage self-reflection. This session will highlight how Class Companion can supplement traditional teaching methods, offering scalable, efficient support while allowing teachers to focus on individualized instruction and fostering deeper connections with their students' writing development.
Presented by Marisol Ayala and Victoria Montez, IDEA Public Schools
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STEM
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5/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360975
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 2 - Hands-On Coding for Career-Ready Middle Schoolers
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Isla Grand Royal
Studies show middle school is a critical time to spark student interest in STEM and prepare them for digital-age careers. This session focuses on strategies for teaching hands-on computer science to middle school students to prepare them for future studies and careers. Our presenters will demonstrate how educators – with no prior experience – can utilize robots and curriculum to provide an engaging computer science experience. Educators will experience firsthand how Seeker can be used to introduce coding, engineering, and careers through the lens of technology for good. Following the presentation, participants will work together to program and adapt their robot to help deliver meals to customers.
Presented by Joey Mendoza and Marc Dewey, Pitsco Education
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360973
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 2 - Immersive Learning Through Augmented Reality
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Isla Grand Sabal
Augmented reality gives students opportunities to experience the world in new and inspiring ways, but integrating it into curriculum requires planning. Join us to learn best practices for bringing augmented reality to the classroom across subject areas — from science to social studies and beyond.
Presented by David Hernandez, Apple
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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361168
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - LUNCH (on your own)
12:20 PM - 1:30 PM
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Lunch on your own
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0/200
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360982
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 3 - Colonizing a Mission-Driven Culture in any Organization
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Isla Grand Conference Room (1st Floor)
Explore how the principles behind humanity’s greatest space exploration achievements can transform your organization. This session reveals how to cultivate a mission-driven culture that aligns teams, fuels innovation, and delivers impactful results. Learn actionable strategies to inspire purpose, foster collaboration, and navigate challenges—turning your organization into a launchpad for success.
Presented by Dr. Jozabad J. Palacios, Edcouch Elsa ISD
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360981
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 3 - Just Right Reader Science of Reading Literacy Resources for Accelerated Achievement: Partnering with Texas
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Isla Grand Majestic
In this session, participants will discover how Just Right Reader's Literacy Resources build a strong foundation for reading, accelerate student achievement, strengthen school to home partnerships, and create joyful reading experiences.
Presented by Maggie Lentz and Bianca Shaughnessy, Just Right Reader
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STEM
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360979
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 3 - BEST of Texas Robotics: Shaping Innovators in the Rio Grande Valley
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Isla Grand Paradise
Explore how BEST Robotics is transforming STEM education in the Rio Grande Valley. Aligned with Career and Technical Education (CTE), the program offers students hands-on experience in engineering, robotics, and computer science. Students design, build, and program robots, gaining crucial skills in problem-solving and teamwork. BEST Robotics is free for schools and partners with UTRGV, providing pathways to higher education. A local educator will share insights on how the program enhances student engagement and prepares them for STEM careers. Join us to learn how BEST Robotics is building the future of tech talent!
Presented by Johannes Starks, BEST of Texas Robotics
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STEM
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2/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360980
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 3 - STEAM Lessons with LEGO Education
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Isla Grand Royal
Explore our popular hands-on STEAM solutions for all ages. Learning solutions designed to empower students and teachers, build deeper understanding and engagement, and ignite a life-long love of learning. LEGO® Education includes lessons, teacher materials for lesson preparation, ready-to-teach presentations, and carefully selected LEGO® bricks and hardware to enable hands–on learning.
Presented by Arturo Leon Huapaya, Region One ESC
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STEM
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0/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360978
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 3 - Learn to Code with Apple
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Isla Grand Sabal
Swift is a powerful programming language used to build some of the world’s most popular apps. And, it complements other languages to prepare you for a career in the vibrant app economy. You don’t need prior experience to dive right into creating apps for Apple platforms. Apple resources make it easy for anyone to code in Swift just like the pros— whether it’s for a semester in school, for professional certification, or to advance your skills. Discover one language for students and professionals and two ways to learn!
Presented by David Hernandez, Apple
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STEM
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2/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360986
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 4 - STEM Adventures of the Informal Kind
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Isla Grand Majestic
Join us for an engaging session on informal STEM education, where we delve into innovative approaches to inspire and educate learners outside traditional classroom settings. This session will explore the impact of hands-on activities, community programs, and digital resources in fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Discover how informal learning environments can create meaningful and memorable STEM experiences, encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning. Whether you're an educator, parent, or STEM enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance STEM education in your community.
Presented by Sylvia Escobar, Region One ESC
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STEM
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3/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360984
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 4 - STEMplicity: Low Tech Sustainable STEM
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Isla Grand Paradise
Learn how to effortlessly integrate low-tech, sustainable STEM activities into your classroom. We will explore simple, engaging projects that promote creativity and innovation while emphasizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn how to use everyday materials to inspire students through projects like solar-powered creations and sustainable engineering challenges, low tech robots and high interest STEM for students!
Presented by J'aime Garcia, Maker Maven
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360985
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 4 - Get In The Game: Scholastic Esports 101
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Isla Grand Royal
Get in the game with Scholastic Esports! Learn all about this exciting and rapidly growing industry. Discover what esports is, how to create a sustainable program, and its benefits to students. Come see how students can develop transferable skills for future careers and what you need to start a program at your district or campus. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or administrator, this presentation will provide valuable insights into the world of scholastic esports.
Presented by David Rivera, Region One ESC
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1/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360983
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - SESSION BLOCK 4 - You Can Teach Coding: No Experience Required!
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Isla Grand Sabal
Think you can't teach coding? Think again! This session will empower you with practical strategies and resources to introduce coding concepts to your students, even if you're a coding newbie yourself. Learn how to foster computational thinking and build foundational coding skills without needing to be an expert.
Presented by Karla Lara, Region One ESC
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STEM
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2/30
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Friday February 21, 2025
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360987
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2025 STEM Summit Day 2 - CLOSING PRESENTATION / DOOR PRIZES
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Isla Grand Royal / Sabal
Join us for the closing presentation and door prize giveaway.
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2/200
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