Computer Science Should Supplement, not Supplant Science Education

Blog Post | October 2016

Computer science (CS) aficionados have a lot to celebrate recently. Just today, new Frameworks for Computer Science were released. A few weeks ago, a new law (AB2329) signed by California Governor Jerry Brown will…

Integrating Computational Thinking and Modeling into Science Instruction

Blog Post | October 2018

Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is difficult. While the benefits of having students engage in three-dimensional learning are profound (we get excited when students ask new questions to…

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 5

Page | May 2025

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 5 Full-Day WorkshopDesigning 3D Assessments in Partnership with Generative AI:A Hands-On Workshop for Elementary and Middle School EducatorsPreconference • Wednesday, November 12 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants…

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025

Page | February 2025

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025   Announcing Super Early Bird - Our Lowest Registration Rate Ever! Rate Available until July 31 - Register Today…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 6

Page | November 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 6 Full-Day WorkshopCultivating Compassion and Dignity for Educator Well-Being in the Classroom and BeyondPreconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch…

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Ticketed Events

Page | March 2026

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Ticketed Events Enhance your expertise by diving deep into a key area of interest.These full-day workshops provide an immersive, interactive experience, fostering meaningful learning and networking opportunities with fellow attendees. You may…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Courses and Pathways

Page | December 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a specific topic of interest. Add…

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026

Page | February 2026

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Empowering Educators, Fueling Futures  Science education is never still, and neither are the educators who teach it, inspire it, and reimagine its future every day. Join us in Indianapolis, a city where speed meets spirit, for NSTA’…

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

Page | March 2020

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials LaConner High School – Todd Hinderman On behalf of LaConner High School and myself, we are truly grateful for the grant award money through the Shell Lab Science Challenge Regional competition. This award has allowed me to upgrade and purchase some very necessary and…

President Obama Gives Shout Out to Computer Science and STEM in SOTU

Blog Post | January 2016

In his last State of the Union address on January 12 President Obama called for schools to “offer every student the hands-on computer science and math classes that make them job-ready on day one.” The President also…

Data Science Meets Science Teaching

Journal Article | January 2022