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SUMMARY:New Mexico Science Teachers Association 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting at the 2026 NMSTA Conference. Stop by our exhibit table to chat with NEED Facilitator\, Erin Gockel! \nWhen: 19 Sep 2026 8:00 AM\, MDT\nWhere: Berna Facio Professional Development Center – 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87110 \nhttps://nmsta.wildapricot.org/fallconference2026 \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026nmsta/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260829T075409Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Catalyst Summit
DESCRIPTION:NEED is excited to attend the inaugural Catalyst Summit\, taking place September 20–22\, 2026\, in Biloxi\, Mississippi\, with support from the Mississippi Development Authority. \nWe’ll be presenting a hands-on energy session and exhibiting throughout the event. Be sure to join our session and stop by our expo table to explore free\, state-aligned curriculum\, professional development opportunities\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.catalystsummit.org/attend
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-catalyst-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA) Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is presenting and exhibiting at the 2026 ISTA Conference in Naperville\, IL. \nCori Nelson will be representing NEED at this event! Cori is a longtime Illinois educator\, ESP participating teacher\, and NEED facilitator. She’ll be sharing free hands-on energy education resources\, program opportunities\, STEM Academy opportunities for students\, and more! \nOctober 5\, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (CDT) \nLocation: Northern Illinois University — Naperville Conference Center \nConference website: https://ilscience.org/event-6597266
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-illinois-science-teachers-association-ista-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:2026 Science Sensemaking in Action Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Formerly known as the Region 4 Science Conference\, this annual fall event brings together science educators from across Texas\, and NEED is excited to be part of it each year! \nIf you’re attending\, don’t miss out on NEED’s hands-on energy session and be sure to stop by our expo table to chat with longtime Texas-based NEED facilitator Melanie Harper. She’ll be sharing free TEKS-aligned curriculum NEED has to offer\, professional development opportunities\, student programs available\, and plenty of great STEM and energy resources you can take right back to your classroom! \nWebsite: https://esc4.net/event/science-symposium \nOctober 21\, 2026\n8:00 – 4:00 PM (CDT)\nRegion 4 McKinney Conference Center\n7200 Northwest Drive\nHouston\, TX 77092
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026sciencesensemakinginactionsymposium/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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CREATED:20260829T081612Z
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UID:10000579-1792713600-1792799999@www.need.org
SUMMARY:UtSTA 2026 Annual Conference "Sustain the Spark"
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting at the UtSTA 2026 Annual Conference “Sustain the Spark”! \nOctober 23\, 2026\n7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (MDT)\nDavis Conference Center\, 1651 North 700 West Layton\, Utah 84041 \nhttps://utsta.org
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-utsta/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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UID:10000580-1792800000-1792886399@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Washington Science Teachers Association (WSTA) Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting a hands-on session at the 2026 WSTA Conference! \nWashington State’s Only Science Education Conference! \nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 \nSehome High School in Bellingham\, WA \nhttps://wsta.wildapricot.org/Conference
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-washington-science-teachers-association-wsta-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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UID:10000581-1793836800-1794095999@www.need.org
SUMMARY:NSTA Indianapolis Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting at the NSTA Conference hosted in Indianapolis this November 5-7\, 2026. Visit us at booth #2247 \nhttps://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-indianapolis-2026 \nWe’re also presenting two hands-on sessions: \n1. From Exploration to Explanation: Three-Dimensional Learning with the Science of Energy \nDate: Fri\, Nov. 06\nTime: 4:00 PM\nLocation: 233\n\n2. See It. Teach It. Transform It: Bringing the Science of Energy to Life \nDate: Sat\, Nov. 07\nTime: 11:40 AM\nLocation: Marriott Ballroom 5\n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026nstaindy/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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UID:10000583-1793923200-1794182399@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 California Science Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting at the 2026 CASE Conference. If you are attending\, be sure to chat with NEED State Program Director of California\, Barry Scott! \nConference website: https://conference.cascience.org \nNovember 6-8\nSacramento\, CA\nSafe Credit Union Convention Center \nBarry is presenting 3 hands-on sessions you’ll want to be sure to join: \nDate: November 6\nTime: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM  PST\nLocation:  MR10 – Safe Credit Union CC\nPowering Up Elementary Classrooms with Energy Science\nThrough NGSS-aligned demos and activities\, explore energy forms and transformations while integrating reading\, writing\, and vocabulary. Gain engaging\, classroom-ready lessons for elementary learners. \n  \nDate: November 7\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST\nLocation: MR9 – Safe Credit Union CC\nCrossing Over: Incorporating Energy & Science in Language Arts\nBring energy to literacy! Experience songs\, stories\, and hands-on activities that integrate science into ELA for K–8 learners. Gain ready-to-use lessons\, chants\, and scripts with these fun resources you can implement right away in your class. \n  \nDate: November 8\nTime: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PST\nLocation: A6 – Safe Credit Union CC\nExcellent Energy Engineering\nLearn how to seamlessly incorporate engineering and design into your science content lessons. Join us to engage in energy-themed design challenges just as your students would!
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-california-science-education-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260830T043313Z
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UID:10000582-1794441600-1794700799@www.need.org
SUMMARY:CAST26: Science Teachers Association of Texas
DESCRIPTION:NEED will be at the 2026 CAST Conference being hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston\, TX this Nov. 12-14\, 2026. Visit us at booth #824! \nConference website: https://cast.statweb.org \nBe sure to also join us for a hands-on session! \n\nHarnessing Wind: Hands-On Energy in Action\nForms of Energy & Energy Transformations Interactive Lessons\nEnergize Elementary Students with the Science of Energy!
URL:https://www.need.org/event/cast26-science-teachers-association-of-texas/
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