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-8:40amWelcomeBallroom A, B, C
8:40am-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 Ballroom A, B, C
9:10am-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 (Bring-Your-Own-Computer)

1B. Model Teaching Strategies for Robust C-STEM Implementation & Student Achievement

1C. Showcasing TK-12 Student Learning:  RoboParades & RoboPlay

1D. Leadership & PD: School and Districtwide Integration of C-STEM Math/CS/Engineering Design with Robotics into TK-12 Math Classroom Teaching.

1A-Ballroom A

1B-Ballroom B

1C-Ballroom C

1D-Conf. Rm A

 

 

12:00pm-12:45pmLunchBallrooms ABC
12:45pm-  1:05pmLuncheon KeynoteBallrooms ABC
1:05pm-1:15pmBreak 
1:15pm-2:25pm

Breakout Session 2

2A. ELOP - After-School, Summer School, & GIRL Camp - and C-STEM Student Awards

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

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

2D. CS & STEAM

2A-Ballroom A

2B-Ballroom B

2C-Ballroom C

2D-Conf. Rm A

 

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

Breakout Session 3

3A. Hands-on Arduino: Introduction to Basic Electronics and Creative Problem Solving for Physical Computing (Bring-Your-Own-Computer)

3B.  Advancing Math/CS Achievement for All with COE Leadership & CAL-MSCS Grant

3C.  Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) & C-STEM: Math Support for At-Promise, Multilingual & Students with IEPs

3D. Vibe Coding:  Integrating CS & AI

3A-Ballroom A

3B-Ballroom B

3C-Ballroom C

3D-Conf. Rm A

 

 

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