Conference Schedule

October 16, 2026

8:00am-4:00pm

(Schedule subject to change)

Time    EventLocation
8:00am-8:30amRegistration and CoffeeUC Davis Conference Center Lobby
8:30am-8:35amWelcomeBallroom A, B, C
8:35am-8:50amC-STEM Updates by Dr. Harry Cheng, Professor and Director of UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)Ballroom A, B, C
8:50am-9:10amKeynote Speech:  "Promoting Integrated Understanding of STEM in the Age of AI" by Dr. Marcia Linn, Professor of Instructional Science, University of California, Berkeley.Ballroom A, B, C
9:15am-9:35amPlenary Panel SessionBallroom 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

 

 

 

 

12:05pm-12:25pmLuncheon KeynoteBallrooms ABC
12:25pm-  1:05pmLunchBallrooms 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