2024 STEM Summit: August 19-21 in Wenatchee
Our mission for the 2024 STEM Summit is to empower and inspire teachers and educational leaders to promote and advance STEM education. We aim to provide a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge techniques. 
You’re invited to join us Monday, August 19 to Wednesday, August 21 for the 2024 STEM Summit at the Wenatchee Convention Center! The STEM Summit provides professional learning opportunities for teachers and educational staff members in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics taught by experts and specialists in their fields.
We are accepting sponsors and vendors, and accepting submissions for presentations. See the respective “tabs” on this page to learn more.
Attendee Registration
Registration is open for the 2024 STEM Summit! As always, registration is free for educators in districts who are part of the NCESD STEM/Teaching & Learning Cooperative (and $500 for others). pdEnroller will automatically remove the cost of the event when you sign in under your account. If you have questions about registration, please contact us at info@ncesd.org.
2024 Keynotes
Click on the speakers photo below to see them in action!
Dr. Jennifer Bay Williams
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Accreditation, University of Louisville
Dr. Bay-Williams is an internationally respected mathematics educator. She is a prolific author and popular speaker on topics related to effective mathematics teaching. Her work has focused on ways to ensure every student understands mathematics and develops a positive mathematics identity (i.e., feels they can do math!). Her most recent work has focused on fluency in mathematics, communicating that it is more than learning facts and algorithms, but is about being able to reason and choose appropriate strategies. Her books on fluency and on mathematics coaching are best sellers, as is her book Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally.
Dr. Catlin Tucker
Educator, International Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author
Dr. Catlin R. Tucker is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, international trainer, and professor in the Masters in the Arts of Teaching Program at Pepperdine University. She taught for 16 years in Sonoma County, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2010.
Catlin has written a series of books on blended learning including, The Shift to Student-led, The Complete Guide to Blended Learning, UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes, Balance With Blended Learning, Blended Learning In Action, Power Up Blended Learning, and Blended Learning In Grades 4-12. In addition to her books on blended learning, Catlin writes an internationally-ranked blog and hosts a podcast called The Balance.
Updated Speaker!
Tana Peterman
Senior Program Officer,
Washington STEM
Tana Peterman is a Senior Program Officer with Washington STEM, where she leads the organization’s K-12 portfolio. She has led several cross-sector, multi-region, and statewide collaborative projects to improve STEM education for Washington students. Her work focuses on enacting systems and practices in the K-12 system that empower young people through STEM, and is designed to enable warm transitions between early learning education, K-12, and postsecondary pathways.
2024 Sponsors
If you’re interested in sponsoring the 2024 Summit or participating as a vendor with a booth, please explore the Vendor Tab and Sponsor Tabs on this page to learn more and register.
Questions?
If you have questions about the 2024 STEM Summit, please contact Pete Phillips and petep@ncesd.org or Barb Nuxoll at barbaran@ncesd.org
2024 Sessions
Attendees can review the 2024 Summit Schedule on our event platform SCHED. Be sure to register for a free account and start adding individual sessions to your personal schedule. We’ve put together tips for using the SCHED platform, but please reach out if you need additional assistance!
REMEMBER: You must register on pdEnroller in order to attend the STEM Summit.
View the 2024 NCESD – STEM Summit schedule & directory.
AI Expo
We are excited to partner with the NCW Tech Alliance and Apple STEM Network to bring the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expo back to the STEM Summit!
Sessions topics will include: AI use policies for business school, AI economic impacts, prompt engineering, multimedia creation, entrepreneurship, open-source utilization, data analysis, and more.
The Expo will take place during the STEM Summit on Wednesday, August 21 from 1:00pm to 4:10pm, followed by an all conference social (co-sponsored by Native Network)
Speakers:
- Nisaini Rexach, Microsoft
- Nathan Beam, Forward Financing
- Dr. Joseph Williams, Washington State Department of Commerce
- John Albert, Elips
- Will Little, Prota Venture
- Nick Ellingson, Washington Technology Industry Association
- Dr. Min Sun, University of Washington
- Jason Hancock, Wide Open
Early Learning Track (included with STEM Summit)
The Early Learning Track during the 2024 STEM Summit is geared to professionals who work with children birth through third grade. Highlighted speakers and presenters offer expertise in promoting diverse opportunities that are age and developmentally appropriate for young learners. Participants will engage with cutting-edge techniques, idea exchanges, and best practice strategies during this STEM Summit.
STARS and Clock Hours are available to purchase for attending this event.
Featured Sessions:
- Sticks and Stones? No Problem!
- Take it Outside! Inclusionary Practices in Early Learning STEM
- Night Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium
- Making Science Magical: Adding Whimsy, Mystery, and Fun into the Classroom
- Math and ELA Strategies
- We Can Be Problem Solvers
- Project GLAD Stories from the Classroom
- Early Learning STEM Kit Explorations
- Sparking Joy and Supporting Language in your Early Learning Classroom
- Literacy in the Science Classroom
- Feel the Music
- Picture Writing Across the Science Curriculum
- Family Night of Math
- The Brain Architecture Game
- Early Learning Climate Science Kit
Bonus Evening Events (requires separate FREE registration)
Martes 20 de agosto | 18:00 – 19:30 | North Central ESD, Wenatchee | GRATIS
Integracion de STEM en las rutinas diarias: Formas sencillas de incorporar STEM en las actividaded cotidianas. Presentado por: Karla Fahey, MS, Profesora de Educación Especial, Profesora.
Miércoles 21 de agosto | 18:00 – 19:30 | North Central ESD, Wenatchee | GRATIS
Thursday, August 22 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Online via Zoom | FREE
This bilingual session provide an in-depth exploration of Indigenous collectivist culture and worldview, emphasizing holistic, experiential, and project-based learning. Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging nature as a classroom and the land as a teacher; fostering children’s STEAM learning experiences through the environment. Presented by Cree Whelshula and Martina Whelshula, Swan Innovations
Una exploración en profundidad de la cultura y la cosmovisión colectivista indígena, enfatizando el aprendizaje holístico, experiencial y basado en proyectos. Obtenga información sobre cómo aprovechar la naturaleza como aula y la tierra como maestra, fomentando las experiencias de aprendizaje STEAM de los niños a través del medio ambiente. Presentado por: Cree Whelshula and Martina Whelshula, Swan Innovations
Call for Presenters 2024
Are you interested in presenting at the 2024 STEM Summit in Wenatchee, WA?
The STEM Summit is an opportunity for you to share your knowledge and expertise in STEM Education with other educators! Every year we welcome presenters from districts and organizations across the state and nation. Here’s a little taste of the learning strands (topics) you can expect to see at this year’s Summit: Career & Technical Education (CTE), Career Connected Learning, Engineering, Early Learning, Math, Science, Computer Science/AI, EdTech, STEM Inclusion, and more.
All presenters get free tickets to attend the entire Summit!
2024 Partnership Opportunities
Support professional development opportunities for regional educators!
The annual STEM Summit empowers teachers and educational leaders to promote and advance STEM education in the K-12 setting. There are various ways businesses and organizations can engage during the conference. Partners will have the opportunity to connect with the 500 attendees over the course of 3-days during the in-person STEM Summit at the Wenatchee Convention Center on August 19-21, 2024.
Partner with us today!
Step 1: Submit Partnership Form and a member of our team will get back to you to provide additional information.
Step 2a: If you choose to participate at the Vendor Table/Booth ($500) level, please use the button below that says “Buy Now” to submit payment.
Step 2b: If you choose to participate at any other level (Gold, Keynote, App, Attendee Scholarship, or T-shirt), please use the button below that says “Donate” to submit payment.
Additional Information About Vendor Tables/Booths
Vendors are expected to have a representative at their booth:
- Monday, August 19 (7:30am – 2:30pm)
- Tuesday, August 20 (7:30am – 2:30pm)
- Wednesday, August 21 (7:30am – 1:00pm).
Vendors will be able to set up their booth on Sunday, August 18. More details for those who register.
Attendee Raffle:
We will be doing a raffle for attendees during lunch on Wednesday, August 21. All vendors are asked to donate a product or service for this and will be able to deliver their “give-away” directly to the winning educator. Vendors are responsible for collecting raffle tickets at their booth throughout the Summit.
What’s included:
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- 6-foot table
- Power & WiFi
- Meeting room to meet with prospective customers
- Opportunity to present give-away during Thursday lunch hour
- Access to attendee list (if requested)
Hotel Room Block Information
Are you traveling to Wenatchee to attend the STEM Summit? Get ahead of the crowd and reserve your room at the Residence Inn Wenatchee. The available rate is $107/night.
Residence Inn Wenatchee is just 1.5 miles from the Wenatchee Convention Center, which is a quick 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk along the Loop Trail by the Columbia River.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I see what sessions are available this year?
- The schedule is available via the SCHED platform. You can also see it on the “Sessions” tab on this page.
- Can I get partial clock hours, or do I need to purchase for the entire Summit?
- You can purchase only what you need. We will mark you attended based on attendance at each session. You will then get a notification from pdEnroller and can purchase you customized clock hours. This can take up to 4 weeks after the STEM Summit to complete.
- Will the sessions be recorded?
- No sessions will be recorded during the 2024 STEM Summit. This is an in-person event
- How can I learn about past Summits?
- I have a different question. Who can I contact?
- Please contact us at info@ncesd.org so we can help answer your question.