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Bev Devore-Wedding, NSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

Community Connections for Culturally Responsive Learning

Connecting science to cultural and community backgrounds boosts engagement and understanding. This session shares strategies using local phenomena and place-based learning to create meaningful science experiences.

Session 018 | Tuesday 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Mercer

Michael Heinz, NJDOE, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

Science Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for science have been updated. We will explore the rationales, the revisions, and their implications for K-12 science programs.

Session 007 | Tuesday 10:00-11:00 AM | Bainbridge

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Session 124 | Wednesday 10:15-11:15 AM | Carnahan

Lisa Kiel, NSELA Region A Director, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

QUEST: Innovative Learning and Teaching Through Higher Education Partnerships

Participants will experience the innovative programming offered at QUEST then discuss the outcomes of higher education partnerships with local school administrators, lead teachers, and participants.

Co-Presenters: Jessica Monaghan, Rich Stec, Mary Beth Hughes, Martha Friend

Session 153 | Wednesday 1:15-2:15 PM | Carnahan

Stephanie Klixbull, PSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

STEM Pioneers, Elevating Science Leaders in Elementary

STEM Pioneers is a brand new funded multi-year program to provide and award science educational leadership opportunities for Elementary teachers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Co-Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Hill

Session 154 | Wednesday 1:15-2:15 PM | Henry

Candace Penrod, NSELA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

Living in Denial-How Climate Scientists and Climate Activists Conceptualize Climate Denial in Others

Climate scientists and climate activists play important roles in addressing climate change. Climate denial is encountered by both groups and is better understood by the unique role each plays in the conversation.

Session 005 | Tuesday 9:45-10:45 AM | Nassau 28

Building Communities of Hope for Children Through Engagement in Local Phenomena

As climate-related events occur, it is essential to build communities of hope for children. Place-based experiential learning builds resilient communities where children are empowered to act for themselves.

Session 144 | Wednesday 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Wilson

Bev Devore-Wedding, NSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Michael Heinz, NJDOE, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Lisa Kiel, NSELA Region A Director, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Stephanie Klixbull, PSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Candace Penrod, NSELA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

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