Rice Office of STEM Engagement (“Rice STEM” or “R-STEM”) is set to host the inaugural Innovate, Inspire, & Impact: STEM Teaching Summit in Houston, Texas, on June 17-18, 2025. The theme, Creating Synapses: Igniting Transformative Teaching through Inquiry and Cross-Curricular Connections, will bring educators of various disciplines together to spark curiosity, foster innovation, and engage in hands-on workshops to explore cutting-edge ideas designed to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
The gathering is expected to draw more than 250 participants from across the Greater Houston area, from the academic/instructional coaching/school administrator community to the curriculum development sector, and beyond to learn, assess educator needs, and foster relationships across various disciplines and grade levels. Conference highlights will include a plenary session featuring electrifying speakers, followed by interactive, 90-minute lab-based workshops and engaging 45-minute sessions tailored to augment the K-12 instructional toolkit.
Comments from the Conference Chair
Jessica Robicheaux, Assistant Director for Educational Leadership and STEM Initiatives, asks, “Are you an educator looking for professional development or GT hours this summer? This two-day event is an exciting opportunity to network with passionate educators and walk away with ready-to-implement lessons and teaching strategies to help shape the next generation of STEM leaders. How is STEM education changing? Are there opportunities to integrate new strategies and inquiry-driven learning into the classroom? How will technology impact education in the future, and are we prepared for it?” You can expand the conversation with questions and answers from STEM leaders who are as committed as you are to shaping the future at the moderated plenary session.
About the Office of STEM Engagement at Rice University
The Rice University Office of STEM Engagement is dedicated to building STEM knowledge, skills, and leadership by providing innovative, pre-K through career STEM learning experiences and enhancing the broader impacts of Rice University’s research.
Conference logistics
Location: Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative
6500 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
Conference registration: bit.ly/i3STEMSummit2025
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This two-day event is an exciting opportunity to network with passionate educators and walk away with ready-to-implement lessons and teaching strategies to help shape the next generation of STEM leaders.
Contacts
Jessica Robicheaux
jr102@rice.edu
713-348-6274
