2026 STEM for All Teacher Summit Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions

Bring Your Ideas. Share Your Impact.

The 2026 STEM for All Teacher Summit is now accepting session proposals aligned with our theme: Today’s Educators. Tomorrow’s Innovators.

We are looking for YOUR bold ideas, real classroom strategies, and innovative approaches that move STEM education forward.

Proposal Deadline: April 3, 2026
Event Date: June 1, 2026
Location: Garden City Community College – STEM Success Center
Session Length: 45 minutes

What We’re Looking For

Sessions that inspire action, including topics such as:

Innovative Classroom Practices

    • Project-based learning
    • Inquiry-driven instruction
    • Cross-disciplinary integration
    • STEAM innovation

Hands-On STEM Learning

    • Robotics and engineering challenges
    • Low-cost, high-impact activities
    • Demonstration lessons
    • Make-and-take resources

Future-Ready Skills

    • AI integration
    • Immersive technologies
    • Data science and computational thinking
    • Emerging education tools

Expanding Access in STEM

    • Culturally responsive practices
    • Multilingual learner strategies
    • Support for rural schools
    • Broadening participation in STEM

Leadership and Growth

    • Sustainable STEM programs
    • Coaching and mentorship
    • District-wide innovation
    • Grant implementation success

Session Formats

    • Choose the format that best amplifies your impact:
    • Make-and-Take Session: Build classroom-ready lessons experiments attendees can use immediately.
    • Demonstration Workshop: Model a powerful STEM strategy in action.
    • Presentation: Share research, results, or instructional breakthroughs.
    • Panel Discussion: Lead dynamic conversations around the future of STEM education.
    • Have something unique? Pitch it using the "other" option.

Presenter Responsibilities

Presenters are responsible for providing their own session materials, handouts, and presentation equipment beyond standard room technology (projector, screen, and internet access).

If your session requires additional materials or special setup, please include those details in your proposal submission.

Ready to Lead the Conversation?

All proposals must be submitted online by April 3, 2026.

Submit Here! 

Questions? Contact Misty Wren at misty.wren@gcccks.edu or 620.275.3288