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Join us for the 2026 MSTA Conference March 5-7, 2026
at the Radisson in downtown Kalamazoo Michigan


The event offers workshops, keynote speakers, networking, exhibitor displays, and sponsorship opportunities, along with special features like field trips, an awards dinner, and multiple session tracks for science educators. Each educator can receive SCECH credit for continuing education hours for an additional $25 fee.

Keynote speakers:

Dr. Jesse Wilcox Friday, March 6 8:00 AM (Sponsored by SAVVAS – include logo)

Title: From Surviving to Thriving: Small Changes that Can Make a Big Impact on Your Teaching Career

Teaching science is a difficult job. Yet, teachers can make small, actionable changes that can increase their joy and excitement for science teaching as well as improve their students’ learning. This keynote will provide examples, grounded in science education research, that you can use to create a thriving career teaching science.

Dr. Jesse Wilcox is an Assistant Professor in Biology and Science Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to becoming a professor, Dr. Wilcox served as a high school general science and biology teacher. Over the course of his career, he has won numerous teaching awards, presented hundreds of times at science and STEM education conferences, and published dozens of articles in science and STEM education journals.

Today, Dr. Wilcox’s research focuses on how to best prepare and support science teachers using research-based practices. As part of this research, he seeks to understand the experiences and content knowledge gains of students when they engage in high-impact instructional practices, as well as identify how to best bridge the gap between research and practice to promote effective science teaching.

Chris Woods Saturday, March 7 at 8:00am

Biography: Chris Woods has been inspiring kids as a math and science teacher for over 25 years.  In addition to his work in the classroom, Chris wrote the book Daily STEM: How to Create a STEM Culture in Your Classrooms & Communities, shares free STEM resources on his website dailystem.com and @dailystem on social media, and is the host of “The STEM Everyday Podcast” 

Chris loves finding creative ways to inspire students, especially by adding STEM to every classroom & making STEM accessible to families at home.  He believes that STEM is not a class we teach, it's a culture we build.

Chris has been happily married to his wife Sue for 27 years & has 3 great kids.

MSTA is now accepting proposals for speakers at the upcoming conference. We invite educators, researchers, and professionals to share their expertise, innovative practices, and inspiring stories with science teachers from across the state. Sessions can range from hands-on workshops and classroom strategies to curriculum development, leadership, and emerging trends in science education.

Please fill out this form below to submit a presentation proposal. Proposals are due by December 5, 2025. The primary presenter must be a member of MSTA.

All submissions will be reviewed and evaluated for content and learning methodologies that will assure balanced, high-level engagement with our participants.

Section – add ICON. Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities – Link to Prospectus

Sponsorships offer valuable visibility and direct engagement with hundreds of science educators through opportunities like keynote sessions, receptions, teacher scholarships, and more. Packages range from $300 to $8,000 and include recognition in newsletters, social media, event signage, and opportunities to connect directly with attendees.

NEW this year – please RESERVE your sponsorship and exhibitor booth online here. Once you reserve your spot, we will follow-up with an invoice for payment.

CLICK the link below to book your room by February 11, 2026: 

Radisson Hotel Booking Link

Notes:

  1. The Radisson Hotel is where all conference sessions will be hosted except for off-site field trips and the Awards dinner
  2. Overnight self-parking is discounted to $10/night
  3. Valet parking is available at our standard rate of $30/night, before tip

Join MSTA for a special evening at our Annual Awards Dinner and Reception, hosted at the Air Zoo on Friday, March 6, 2026, beginning at 5:30 pm. This celebratory event honors outstanding science educators and leaders who are making a difference in classrooms and communities across Michigan. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration in a truly unique setting surrounded by the Air Zoo’s dynamic exhibits.

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and not included in your conference registration. Purchase your registration ticket for $50 here:  https://msta2026.eventbrite.com

Thursday, March 5, 2026

 12:00 pm Exhibit Hall/Rock Shop set-up 
 5:00 pm Welcome Reception – Crafted Copper

Friday, March 6, 2026

 6:30 am  Morning Yoga (Exercise room)
 7:00 am  Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 8:00 am  Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jesse Wilcox (Ballroom 1st floor) - 1 SCECH 
 9:00 am  Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo rooms)
 9:30 am  Breakout Sessions - 1 SCECH
 10:30 am  Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 11:00 am Breakout Sessions - 1 SCECH
 12:00 pm  Lunch & Networking (Ballroom 1st floor)
 1:00 pm  Breakout Sessions - 1 SCECH
 2:00 pm  Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 2:30 pm  Breakout Sessions - 1 SCECH
 3:30 pm  Exhibit Hall Open & snack (Kalamazoo room)
 4:00 pm  Breakout Sessions 
 5:30 pm  Awards Reception (Air Zoo) *Pre-registered guests only*
 6:30 pm  Dinner (Air Zoo) *Pre-registered guests only*

Saturday, March 7, 2025

 6:30 am Morning Yoga (Exercise room)
 7:00 am Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 8:00 am Keynote Speaker: Chris Woods (Ballroom 1st floor) 1 SCECH
 9:00 am Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 9:30 am Breakout Sessions 1 SCECH
 10:30 am Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 11:00 am Breakout Sessions 1 SCECH
 12:00 pm Lunch & Networking (Ballroom 1st floor)
 1:00 pm Breakout Sessions 1 SCECH
 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open (Kalamazoo room)
 2:30 pm Breakout Sessions 1 SCECH
 3:30 pm Conference concludes

71st MSTA Annual Conference - Sponsors & Exhibitors

  • 29 Feb 2024
  • 2 Mar 2024
  • Lansing Center

Registration

  • Booth includes one eight-foot covered & skirted table, complete skirting, and draping (8 ft. high back, 3 ft. high sides) of the booth, two chairs, one wastebasket, one booth identification sign, and two complimentary breakfast and lunch vouchers, per booth, per day.
  • Booth includes one eight-foot covered & skirted table, complete skirting, and draping (8 ft. high back, 3 ft. high sides) of the booth, two chairs, one wastebasket, one booth identification sign, and two complimentary breakfast and lunch vouchers, per booth, per day.
  • Premium Booth in high traffic area that includes one eight-foot covered & skirted table, complete skirting, and draping (8 ft. high back, 3 ft. high sides) of the booth, two chairs, one wastebasket, one booth identification sign, and two complimentary breakfast and lunch vouchers, per booth, per day.
  • Double Booth includes two eight-foot covered & skirted table, complete skirting, and draping (16 ft. high back, 3 ft. high sides) of the booth, four chairs, one wastebasket, one booth identification sign, and two complimentary breakfast and lunch vouchers, per booth, per day.
  • Double Booth includes two eight-foot covered & skirted table, complete skirting, and draping (16 ft. high back, 3 ft. high sides) of the booth, four chairs, one wastebasket, one booth identification sign, and two complimentary breakfast and lunch vouchers, per booth, per day.
  • Sponsor the Michigan Science Teacher Association Awards Ceremony on Friday… to honor the profession’s best! Special table favors (Swag Item) to give to the attendees (at sponsor’s expense). Sponsor recognition during the ceremony and MSTA annual conference. Half-page ad in conference program book. One-time recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter. One-time recognition on MSTA social media.
  • Sponsor recognition during the chosen breakfast.
    Sponsor presentation provided to all attendees for 30 minutes. Logo recognition in presentation. Half-page ad in conference program book. Recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter throughout the year. Recognition on MSTA social media throughout the conference registration.
  • Sponsor recognition during a select breakout session (multiple to choose from). Sponsor serves as moderator of the breakout session with welcome and presenter introductions. One-time recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter. One-time recognition on MSTA social media.
  • As a sponsor of the event platform, your company logo will appear as the main banner within the mobile app which is accessible to all attendees with their personalized schedules and all conference details. Special table favors (Swag Item) to give to the attendees in their conference bags (at the sponsor's expense). Sponsor recognition during the conference.
  • Refreshments will be provided to attendees in the registration area and throughout the conference.
    Sponsor recognition during the conference and signage recognition in the refreshment area
  • Provide welcome bags (at sponsor's expense) to all conference attendees. The option to provide swag in the conference bag. Sponsor recognition during the conference.
  • Allows four teachers to register for the two-day conference at no cost to them. Pays for one full year MSTA membership for the selected teacher.
    MSTA will send the teacher who receives a scholarship an email indicating who their scholarship was paid by and your information so they can contact you. Includes sponsor recognition during the conference and a one-time recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter.
  • Full page ad in the conference program.
  • Half page ad in the conference program.
  • Sponsor recognition during the chosen keynote.
    Sponsor serves as moderator of the keynote with a welcome and keynote introduction.
    Logo recognition in a keynote presentation.
    Half-page ad in conference program book.
    Recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter throughout the year.
    Recognition on MSTA social media throughout the conference registration.
  • Sponsor recognition during the chosen lunch.
    Sponsor presentation provided to all attendees for 30 minutes. Logo recognition in presentation. Half-page ad in conference program book. Recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter throughout the year. Recognition on MSTA social media throughout the conference registration.
  • Booth includes one six-foot covered & skirted table, complete skirting, and draping (8 ft. high back, 3 ft. high sides) of the booth, two chairs, one wastebasket, one booth identification sign, and two complimentary breakfast and lunch vouchers, per booth, per day.
  • Quarter page ad in the conference program.
  • Allows one teacher to register for the two-day conference at no cost to them. Pays for one full year MSTA membership for the selected teacher.
    MSTA will send the teacher who receives a scholarship an email indicating who their scholarship was paid by and your information so they can contact you. Includes sponsor recognition during the conference and a one-time recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter.
  • Allows six teachers to register for the two-day conference at no cost to them. Pays for one full year MSTA membership for the selected teacher.
    MSTA will send the teacher who receives a scholarship an email indicating who their scholarship was paid by and your information so they can contact you. Includes sponsor recognition during the conference and a one-time recognition in a monthly MSTA newsletter.
  • Get your digital key for attendees to access Wi-Fi at the event. Sponsor recognition during the conference.
Registration is closed

Welcome to the 71st MSTA Annual Conference!  As a reminder, you will be able to build out your own personalized agenda two weeks prior to the conference via the conference platform app. More details to come.


Cancellation Policy:

In the event of cancellation by the exhibitor at any time, or if the rental space is unoccupied on opening day, the exhibit manager shall have the right to retain the exhibit fee as liquidated damages.  Exhibitors may not sublease, reassign, or apportion a whole or any part of the space assigned.  If a cancellation is requested, refunds will be done on the following scale:

 1 to 30 days out from date of show – no refund

     31 to 120 days out from the date of show – 25% of booth fees paid will be refunded.

     121 days to 180 days out from the date of show – 50% of booth fees paid will be refunded.

     181 or more days out from the date of the show – the total cost of your booth fee will be refunded if we are able to fill the space(s) that you were assigned.  Otherwise, the maximum refund will be 75% of the booth fees paid.  (The date of the show refers to February 29, 2024)

Questions: Please get in touch with Evelyn Dougherty, Event Manager at events@msta-michi.org with any questions

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