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SUMMARY:2026 PK-12 Science Update and Research Conference
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T090000
URL;VALUE=URI:https://community.cityofmacomb.com/u/a105253c67
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T235900
LOCATION:Currens Hall\, West University Drive\, Macomb\, IL\, USA
DESCRIPTION:\nEvery spring since 1985 the Science Education Center has host
 ed 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. Present
 ers at this conference includes outstanding science teachers who are willi
 ng to share their expertise. The conference also includes commercial exhib
 itors who share what is new in the area of science education. From Curiosi
 ty to Discovery: Reigniting Inquiry in K-12 Science March 13\, 2026 - 9-3:
 30pm Western Illinois University – Macomb\, Illinois - Horrabin and Curr
 ens Hall Join PK–12 educators\, university faculty\, and future teachers
  for a day of engaging sessions focused on current science research\, inqu
 iry-based instruction\, and classroom-ready strategies that spark student 
 curiosity and deepen understanding. Keynote Speaker Dr. Diane Schnoor Foun
 der and Lead Educator\, Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning An internationa
 lly recognized STEM educator\, Dr. Schnoor brings hands-on\, inquiry-drive
 n science experiences that connect real-world phenomena to classroom learn
 ing 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 and researchers Vendor and resource exhibits Wh
 o Should Attend? PK–12 Science Teachers Pre-service Teachers Informal Sc
 ience Educators School Administrators University Faculty and Students Horr
 abin Hall - Western Illinois University - Macomb\, Illinois Conference Par
 king Visitors to the WIU Campus attending the PreK-8 Science Update Confer
 ence may park in one of the parking lots near Horrabin Hall. It is suggest
 ed you park either in the parking lot south of Horrabin Hall and west of t
 he WIU Library\, or in the parking lot north of Horrabin Hall (Higgins Hal
 l Parking Lot). DO NOT PARK IN ANY RESERVED SPACES. If you have a displaye
 d handicapped permit you are allowed to use the spaces marked for handicap
 ped parking. If you have a WIU issued registration parking permit then you
  are required to park in the area designated by your parking permit.
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