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2026 PK-12 Science Update & Research Conference

Every spring since 1985 the Science Education Center has hosted the Annual PreK-8 Science Update Conference. The purpose of this local conference is to bring teachers together to share activities and ideas for improving the teaching of science in preschool through 8th grade. Presenters at this conference includes outstanding science teachers who are willing to share their expertise. The conference also includes commercial exhibitors who share what is new in the area of science education.聽

From Curiosity to Discovery: Reigniting Inquiry in K-12 Science

March 13, 2026 - 9-3:30pm

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 鈥� Macomb, Illinois - Horrabin & Currens Hall聽

Join PK鈥�12 educators, university faculty, and future teachers for a day of engaging sessions focused on current science research, inquiry-based instruction, and classroom-ready strategies that spark student curiosity and deepen understanding.

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Diane Schnoor
Founder & Lead Educator, Dr. Diane鈥檚 Adventures in Learning

An internationally recognized STEM educator, Dr. Schnoor brings hands-on, inquiry-driven science experiences that connect real-world phenomena to classroom learning and empower teachers to transform curiosity into discovery.

Conference Highlights

  • Hands-on inquiry-based STEM workshops
  • Current science research updates
  • Classroom-tested instructional strategies
  • Engaging demonstrations
  • Networking with educators & researchers
  • Vendor & resource exhibits

Who Should Attend?

  • PK鈥�12 Science Teachers
  • Pre-service Teachers
  • Informal Science Educators
  • School Administrators
  • University Faculty & Students

Horrabin Hall - @ 2026 黑料不打烊 - Macomb, Illinois

Conference Parking

Visitors to the 黑料不打烊 Campus attending the PreK-8 Science Update Conference may park in one of the parking lots near Horrabin Hall. It is suggested you park either in the parking lot south of Horrabin Hall and west of the 黑料不打烊 Library, or in the parking lot north of Horrabin Hall (Higgins Hall Parking Lot). DO NOT PARK IN ANY RESERVED SPACES. If you have a displayed handicapped permit you are allowed to use the spaces marked for handicapped parking. If you have a 黑料不打烊 issued registration parking permit then you are required to park in the area designated by your parking permit.

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