Pre-Conference Schedule

Thursday, October 16, 2025

1:00pm-7:30pm

(Schedule subject to change)

TimeUC Davis C-STEM Conference Center
1:00pmCheck-In
1:15pm-1:25pmWelcome - Ballroom ABC
 Ballroom ABallroom BBallroom C
 Introductory C-STEM Professional Development for Teachers & AdministratorsCollege and Career ReadinessAdvanced C-STEM Professional Development for Teachers & Administrators
1:30pm-2:00pmA1.  Hands-on Workshop:  Introduction to C-STEM B1a. Essential Info & Tips from UCD Undergraduate Admissions

C1.  Hands-on C-STEM Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced Level)

 

2:00pm-2:30pm

B1b. UCD Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP):  Outreach & Resources for K12 Students & Schools

Insights on K12 Preparation, College Majors, and Career Success from UCD Undergraduate Students

2:30pm-3:30pm

A2.  Hands-on Workshop:  Introduction to C-STEM 

 

B2.  Mathebotics & the Era of the New California Math Framework

  • Harry Cheng, PhD, Professor & Director of C-STEM
  • K12 Teachers
C2.  Hands-on C-STEM Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
3:30pm-5:00pm

A3.  UCD Research Lab Tours: Theories in Action, Application & as Drivers of Innovation

  • Diane Bryant Engineering Student Design Center
  • Nano-MicroManufacturing Center

B3.  UCD Research Lab Tours: Theories in Action, Application & as Drivers of Innovation          (Off-Campus Tours)

  • UCD Spaceflight Research Center
  • AI, Aerial Robotics, & Neural Engineering Lab

     

C3.  UCD Research Lab Tours: Theories in Action, Application & as Drivers of Innovation

  • Viticulture & Enology (vineyard & winery)
  • Brewery:  Meet Dr. Glen Fox, Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences
5:00m-5:30pmOptional:  UC Davis Campus Tour
5:30pm-7:30pmEvening Networking Reception (Appetizers and Drinks Served)

 

Conference Schedule

Friday, October 17, 2025

8:00am-4:00pm

(Schedule subject to change)

TimeEventLocation
8:00am-8:30amRegistration and CoffeeUC Davis Conference Center Lobby
8:30am-8:35am

Welcome & Introduction

Harry Cheng, Ph.D., Professor and Director of UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)

Ballroom A, B, C
8:35am-8:45am

C-STEM Updates

Harry Cheng, Ph.D., Professor and Director of UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)

Ballroom A, B, C
8:45am-9:00am

Keynote Speech:  "The Future of Learning:  Innovative, Immersive & Aligned to the Real World"

Caryn Lewis, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE).

Moderator:  Tiffany Benson, Superintendent, Travis Unified School District

Ballroom A, B, C
9:00am-9:15am

Keynote Speech:  "The Quantum Mechanics of College and Career Success"

Sarah Peach, Ph.D., Senior Director, Product Mangement, Samsung Semiconductor US

Moderator:  Tiffany Benson, Superintendent, Travis Unified School District

 
9:15am-9:35am

Plenary Panel Session:  "Empowering Math Learners through C-STEM and Robotics"

Mikey McKelvey, Director of K-12 Instruction; Stella Castillo, Principal, Hillview Crest Elementary School; Brittany Casey, C-STEM TOSA; Starr Wong, Teacher, Hillview Crest Elementary School 

Moderator:  Ingrid Roberson, Ed.D., Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education

Ballroom A, B, C
9:35am-10:40amAwards PresentationBallroom A, B, C
10:40am-10:50amCoffee BreakConference Center Lobby
10:50am-12:00pm

Breakout Session 1

1A. Hands-on:  For Absolute Beginners - Getting Started with RoboBlocky to Teach Math and CS with Robotics into Elementary School Curriculum (Bring-Your-Own-Computer)

1B.  Best Practices: Advancing Math/CS Achievement for All with County Office of Education (COE) Leadership & Cal-MSCS Grant 

1C. Hands-on Arduino: Introduction to Basic Electronics and Creative Problem Solving for Physical Computing (Bring-Your-Own-Computer)

1D. Competition & Programs: RoboPlay Challenge Competition to Showcase Student Learning, Perseverance, Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Teamwork Skills

1E. Leadership & PD: School and District-wide Integration of C-STEM Math/CS/Engineering Design with Robotics into K-12 Math Classroom Teaching

1A-Ballroom A

1B-Conf Rm B

1C-Ballroom C

1D-Conf. Rm A

1E-Ballroom B

 

 

 

 

12:00pm-12:40pmLunchBallrooms ABC
12:40pm-        1:00pm

Luncheon Address:  State of Education in California:  2025 and Beyond

Ingrid Roberson, Ed.D., Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education

Ballrooms ABC
1:15pm-2:25pm

Breakout Session 2

2A. Hands-on (MS/HS):  The Art of Project Making in Math with CS/Robotics (Bring-Your-Own-Computer)

2B.  Teacher-to-Teacher Sharing (ES):  Best Practices, Strategies, Lessons, and Projects in Integrating C-STEM Coding and Robotics into Elementary School Math (for Teachers with C-STEM Teaching Experience)

2C. Teacher-to-Teacher Sharing (MS/HS):  Best Practices, Strategies, Lessons, and Projects in Integrating C-STEM K-12 Math with Robotics/CS in Middle/High Schools (for Teachers with C-STEM Teaching Experience)

2D. Competition & Programs: Expanded Learning - Afterschool and Summer Math/Robotics Camps & Student Clubs

2E. Leadership & PD: Successful C-STEM Implementation - TOSAs, Principals, Coordinators, and Directors - Pillars of Student and Teacher Success

2A-Ballroom A

2B-Conf Rm B

2C-Ballroom C

2D-Conf. Rm A

2E-Ballroom B

 

 

 

 

2:25pm-2:35pmCoffee BreakConference Center Lobby
2:35pm-3:45pm

Breakout Session 3

3A. Hands-on (ES/MS/HS): Integrating AI into C-STEM Classrooms & Lesson Planning (Bring-Your-Own-Computer)

3B.  Best Practices (ES/MS/HS): Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) & C-STEM: Math Support for At-Promise, Multilingual & IEP Students at the District, School, and Classroom Levels

3C.  Teacher-to-Teacher Sharing (ES, MS, HS): Best Practices, Strategies, Lessons, and Projects to Increase Student Engagement & Achievement in CS/CTE, Sciences, APCSP, and Other Disciplines with C-STEM (for Teachers with C-STEM Teaching Experience)

3D. Competition & Programs: Advancing Integrated STEM Education at Valley Robotics Academy:  Vision, Goals, Strategies and Story

3E. Leadership & PD: C-STEM Unconference

3A-Ballroom A

3B-Ballroom B

3C-Ballroom C

3D-Conf. Rm A

3E-Conf. RM B

 

 

 

 

3:45pm-4:00pmNetworking and Raffle
Arduino Basic Kits
Arduino Starter Kits
Linkbot Super Kit
All attendees will be entered in the raffle! *Must be present to win.*
Ballroom A, B, C