Pre-Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1:00pm-7:30pm
(Schedule subject to change)
Time | UC Davis C-STEM Conference Center | ||
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1:00pm | Check-In | ||
1:15pm-1:25pm | Welcome - Ballroom ABC | ||
Ballroom A | Ballroom B | Ballroom C | |
Introductory C-STEM Professional Development for Teachers & Administrators | College and Career Readiness | Advanced C-STEM Professional Development for Teachers & Administrators | |
1:30pm-2:00pm | A1. Hands-on Workshop: Introduction to C-STEM | Essential Info & Tips from UCD Undergraduate Admissions | C1. Hands-on C-STEM Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
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2:00pm-2:30pm | 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
| Mathebotics & the Era of the New California Math Framework
| C2. Hands-on C-STEM Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced Level) |
3:30pm-5:00pm | UC Davis Research Lab Tours: Theories in Action, STEM/CS in Application & Drivers for Innovation
| UC Davis Research Lab Tours: Theories in Action, STEM/CS in Application & Drivers for Innovation
| UC Davis Research Lab Tours: Theories in Action, STEM/CS in Application & Drivers for Innovation
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5:00m-5:30pm | Optional: UC Davis Campus Tour | ||
5:30pm-7:30pm | Evening Networking Reception (Appetizers and Drinks Served) |
Conference Schedule
Friday, October 17, 2025
8:00am-4:00pm
(Schedule subject to change)
Time | Event | Location |
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8:00am-8:30am | Registration and Coffee | UC Davis Conference Center Lobby |
8:30am-8:40am | 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 |
8:40am-8:50am | 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 |
8:50am-9:10am | 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 |
9:10am-9:30am | 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 |
9:30am-10:40am | Awards Presentation | Ballroom A, B, C |
10:40am-10:50am | Coffee Break | Conference 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
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12:00pm-12:40pm | Lunch | Ballrooms ABC |
12:45pm- 1:10pm | 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: Engaging Students in Learning Math with Coding and 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 and Administrators with no C-STEM 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
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2:25pm-2:35pm | Coffee Break | Conference Center Lobby |
2:35pm-3:45pm | Breakout Session 3 3A. Hands-on: Advancing STREAM - Reading/Literacy, Creating Art, Animations, Music, and STEAM in Your School (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) 3B. Best Practices: 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 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
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3:45pm-4:00pm | Networking and Raffle 5 Arduino Basic Kits 3 Arduino Starter Kits 2 Linkbot Super Kit All attendees will be entered in the raffle! *Must be present to win.* | Ballroom A, B, C |