Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit
STEM Beyond Boundaries
The Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit, or i3 Summit, is a two-day professional development experience for K–12 educators. Participants gain hands-on strategies, technology tools, and real-world applications to bring STEM learning to life. Attendees will also hear from engaging keynote speakers and passionate educators who share their experiences, insights, and impact in the classroom
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About the Summit
The Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit brings K–12 educators together for professional learning, collaboration, and new approaches to STEM education. Through hands-on breakout sessions, keynote presentations, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators and STEM organizations, participants can explore practical ways to strengthen STEM learning in their classrooms.
The summit features inspiring keynote speakers and educators sharing their classroom experiences, insights, and impact.
Registration fee: $70 in advance or $90 onsite. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Event Details
Dates
June 15–16, 2027
Tuesday–Wednesday
Time
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Both days
Registration Fee
$70 in advance
$90 onsite · Non-refundable
Admission and Travel Information
Admission Includes
- Breakfast and lunch for both days
- Onsite parking
- Access to breakout sessions and educator resources
- Access to the sponsor showcase
- A certificate for professional development and gifted and talented hours
Event Highlights
- Engage in innovative STEM breakout sessions, with multiple options to choose from
- Explore resources for designing impactful, student-centered lessons
- Network with educators from across the Greater Houston area
- Connect with STEM organizations through the sponsor showcase
Important Travel and Lodging Information
We recommend making travel and lodging arrangements as early as possible to help ensure suitable accommodations. If you need guidance identifying nearby options, please contact the summit team.
Tentative Schedule
The schedule below is tentative and subject to change.
| Time | Day 1: Tuesday, June 15 | Day 2: Wednesday, June 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30–9:00 a.m. | Breakfast, check-in, and networking | Breakfast, check-in, and networking |
| 9:00–9:15 a.m. | Welcome and introductions | Welcome and introductions |
| 9:15–9:45 a.m. | Keynote speaker | Keynote speaker |
| 9:45–10:15 a.m. | Sponsor showcase | Sponsor showcase |
| 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Morning breakout sessions | Morning breakout sessions |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Lunch and sponsor showcase | Lunch and sponsor showcase |
| 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Afternoon breakout sessions | Afternoon breakout sessions |
| 1:15–1:30 p.m. | Transition break | Transition break |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Afternoon breakout sessions | Afternoon breakout sessions |
| 2:30–2:40 p.m. | Transition break | Transition break |
| 2:40–3:00 p.m. | Closing remarks and wrap-up | Closing remarks and wrap-up |
Guest Speakers
Speaker announcements coming soon.
Breakout Sessions
Explore hands-on sessions designed to support innovative, engaging STEM instruction. Session descriptions and presenter information will be announced as they become available.
Tuesday, June 15
Breakout session details coming soon.
Wednesday, June 16
Breakout session details coming soon.
Share Your Expertise
Call for Proposals
Are you an educator, STEM professional, or instructional leader with an engaging strategy, classroom practice, or innovative approach to share? We invite interested presenters to submit a proposal for the Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit.
Help fellow educators discover practical ideas and meaningful experiences that support STEM teaching and learning.
Interested in Presenting?
Submit your proposal using the form below.
Submit a Presentation Proposal →Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!
We appreciate the organizations that support STEM education and help make meaningful professional learning experiences possible.
Our sponsors and partners help educators discover innovative strategies, connect with STEM professionals, and bring new learning opportunities to classrooms across Greater Houston.
VIP Sponsor
Provides premier support for the summit and its impact on STEM education.
Impact Sponsor
Helps expand the reach and lasting impact of professional learning for STEM educators.
Inspire Sponsor
Supports engaging experiences that inspire educators and encourage student curiosity.
Innovate Sponsor
Helps bring fresh ideas, resources, and innovative approaches to STEM teaching.
Non-Profit Sponsor
Recognizes nonprofit organizations committed to strengthening STEM learning and educator support.
Partners
Celebrates organizations that collaborate with us to advance STEM education and educator professional learning.
Partner With R-STEM
Become a Sponsor
Join us in advancing STEM education for K–12 educators through the Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit. Sponsorship offers an opportunity to connect with educators, support professional learning, and help bring innovative STEM experiences and resources to classrooms across the Greater Houston area.
Explore our sponsorship opportunities, review the sponsor guidelines and agreement, and complete the interest form to take the next step toward partnering with the summit.
Sponsorship Levels
Explore available sponsorship levels and opportunities to support the summit.
View Sponsorship Levels →Sponsor Guidelines and Agreement
Review the sponsorship guidelines and agreement before submitting your interest.
Review Guidelines and Agreement →Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Complete our sponsor interest form to let us know you'd like to support the Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit.
Complete Sponsor Interest Form →View the Summit Flyer
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Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit Administration
If you have questions about the Innovate, Inspire, Impact: STEM Teaching Summit, contact the below.
Jessica Robicheaux
Assistant Director for Educational Leadership and STEM Initiatives
i3 STEM Summit Conference Chair
713-348-6274 | jr102@rice.edu
Christina Tapia
Assistant Director for Mathematics Education
i3 STEM Summit Conference Co-Chair
713-348-3267 | ct121@rice.edu
Center for STEM Engagement
Contact Information
Telephone: (713) 348-8211
Fax: (713) 348-3825
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
stem@rice.edu
Mailing Address
Center for STEM Engagement
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892, MS-7836
Houston, TX 77251-1892