K-12 STE[a]M Summit- Tech Your Future: Full Schedule

8:55am CST

Add Tech to your Science Data

Saturday January 25, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am CST

Teachers will explore ways to add a technology component to data collection such as: having students create charts and graphs and using technology to build reports using data collection.

Speakers

Amanda Die

Saturday January 25, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am CST
Room 1312

K-5, STEM

Company Studies Weekly
Audience K-5
Subject Math and Science
Area Science and Technology

8:55am CST

Influence Critical Thinking through the Engineering Design Process

Saturday January 25, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am CST

Room 1308

Immerse yourself in an Engineering Challenge and become the engineer! To influence our students from "learning" about science to "doing" science, we must practice and challenge our own critical thinking skills. This session will demonstrate the power of hands-on learning and its implications on knowledge building through real-world phenomena. Participants will gain insight to the Engineering Design Process and develop their understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) by becoming the learner. By engaging in this process, students will not only sharpen their problem-solving abilities but also develop the skills necessary for successful careers in the engineering field, where innovation and critical thinking are key to tackling complex challenges.

Speakers

Caren Criner Limbrick

Success Coach, Great Minds

Caren Limbrick has served in the Texas public elementary education field for 20+ years as a K-4 Math & Science teacher, as well as the campus leader for Behavior Interventions. In 2021, Caren joined Great Minds as a PhD Science Implementation Support Specialist supporting South... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am CST
Room 1308

K-5, Science and Technology

Company Great Minds: PhD Science
Audience K-5
Subject Science
Area STEM, Science and Technology

10:20am CST

Generative AI and Education in the Underserved Schools

Saturday January 25, 2025 10:20am - 11:35am CST

Room 1317

This session explores the potential of generative AI in education, focusing on personalized learning, skill development, and teacher support, especially in underserved schools. We’ll also address challenges such as equity, access, bias, and data privacy to ensure ethical and effective AI implementation in classrooms.

Speakers

Peter Rivera

Saturday January 25, 2025 10:20am - 11:35am CST
Room 1317

K-12, Science and Technology

Company Amazon
Audience K-12
Subject Science, Special Populations
Area Science and Technology

10:20am CST

What’s Up for 2025

Saturday January 25, 2025 10:20am - 11:35am CST

Room 1228

Explore all the upcoming events of 2025, focusing on observations our students in Houston can make. Events include the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse in March, plus features of full moons and appearances of the planets. Demonstrations and a Discovery dome show reinforce observations students make and bring the universe into the classroom. Activities explain why we have days, months, and years. Events extend from observations of ancient civilizations to the latest discoveries of the new Space Telescope.

Speakers

Mary Sumner

James Wooten

Saturday January 25, 2025 10:20am - 11:35am CST
Room 1228

K-8, Science and Technology

Company Houston ISD, Houston Museum of Natural Science
Audience K-8
Subject Science
Area Science and Technology

11:45am CST

Building a Helping Hand

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm CST

Room 1302

Teachers will engage in an engineering design project to effectively build a robotic hand. They will determine which household materials have physical properties that when combined, can accomplish everyday tasks such as writing, picking up a ball, or opening a door. Scientists, engineers, and doctors work together to develop artificial body parts called prosthetics to replacement limbs or organs for people due to accidents
or disease. This activity connects science and engineering as well as some artistic elements.

Speakers

Kameetra Ellis

Professional Development Coordinator 1, PD Curriculum, HISD

Kam Ellis M.Ed has been in education for over 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University and a master’s degree in education administration from Lamar University. She served as a classroom teacher for 10 years, providing instruction in math and science... Read More →

Shirlean Law

Professional Development Coordinator 1, Houston ISD

With over 22 years of experience in education, Shirlean Law has dedicated her career to supporting professional development and curriculum design in both elementary and secondary science. She has been a High School and Middle School teacher, campus administrator and curriculum writer... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm CST
Room 1302

6-12, STEM

Company Curriculum, HISD
Audience 6-12
Subject Math and Science
Area Science and Technology, Math and Technology

11:45am CST

Science in Motion: Sparking Tech Fun and Curiosity!

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm CST

Room 1222

Participants will embark on an engaging journey of exploring the transition from three-dimensional (3D) digital activities to two-dimensional (2D) concepts in elementary science. In this interactive session, participants will delve into fundamental principles of conceptual understanding to transfer from concrete to abstract using engaging tech platforms.

Speakers

Anjal Carter

Coordinator 1- PD, PD Curriculum, HISD

Anjal Carter has a strong academic foundation of 19 years in Education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a Minor in STEM Education. Her current role is Coordinator 1 on the Elementary Professional Development team in HISD. Her commitment to education... Read More →

Bareka Allen

Coordinator 1, PD Curriculum, HISD

I’m Bareka Allen, an experienced educational leader dedicated to driving student achievement and teacher success. I specialize in curriculum implementation, professional development, and using data-driven strategies to enhance instruction. Talk to me about improving teaching practices... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm CST
Room 1222

K-8, STEM