High School Research Teachers Conference

This conference brings together research teachers of all experience levels  to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and learn more about the Society for Science and the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

 Washington, D.C., usually the last weekend in September or first weekend in October.

 First time attendees are selected by lottery.  A group of previous attendees are selected to go and serve as team captains.

The conference typically consists of plenary sessions hosted by the Society and a keynote speaker. Attendees are invited to apply to lead breakout sessions with an assigned partner on topics such as:

Tools and strategies for managing student research projects

Projects in particular subject areas such as plant science or engineering

Supporting students in research communication

Supporting students underrepresented in STEM

If you are chosen to attend the conference, your transportation, lodging, and meals are covered by Society for Science. 

 You must be employed full-time by a high school in the United States

You must teach a STEM course to students in at least one grade between 9th and 12th OR serve in another role enabling you to promote STEM to students in these grades.

You work directly with students.

You are able to attend the entire conference.

Preference will be given to teachers who have not attended previous conferences, and to teachers who are the first educator from their school to attend.

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