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"Empowering Science: Strategies for Cultivating Joy, Creating Space, and Driving Innovation"
HASTI State Conference
February 20th-22nd, 2026
HASTI Conference Chair: Dawn Bick
Submit a program/workshop proposal for the 2026 HASTI Annual Conference, February 20-22, 2026
at Noblesville High School, Noblesville, IN.
Strands:
Cultivating joy in education- Strategies for helping teachers stay positive, present and engaged in teaching
Creating space for science- Presentations will include ideas for how elementary and preschool teachers can incorporate science in their busy schedules, how Middle and High School teachers can fit in needed content
Driving Innovation in STEM- Presentations in this strand will address the future of technology and how it fits into science education
Fostering Sustainability in science- Proposals will include ideas about how science can be used to sustain our environment, ecology and future
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New guidelines have been established for session proposals. Read carefully the descriptions provided to determine what category to submit proposals. Each presenter is limited to submitting a maximum of two proposals.
Please note: A separate portal is open for commercial or non-profit exhibitors who would like to make a presentation. All other proposals will be put on a waitlist.
Active and Retired Teachers/Educators:
Active and Retired teachers/educators (and co-presenters) are invited to submit up to a maximum of two (2) proposals for consideration. Proposals should focus on the presenter's individual work and not offer any endorsements to specific products or services available on the market.
Types of Presentations
Workshop/Lecture Sessions
Presenters will have 45 minutes to share their session either in a hands-on or lecture format.
Extended Workshop Sessions
These sessions will last 1 hour and 45 minutes and should use the entirety of the workshop to present a hands on experience for attendees.
Share-A-Thons
Attendees to the share-a-thon sessions should check the themes for their grade level and bring a lesson to share! Lessons will be shared informally, usually for 3-5 minutes as teachers circulate from table to table. This is an excellent way for pre-service teachers to dip their toes into presenting their ideas!
Elementary: Link idea/lesson to children's literature
Middle: bring your favorite lesson to share!
High School: bring your favorite lesson to share!
This year's Conference Chair is Dawn Bick
