Conferences and Events

ACS Spring 2024 will bring together chemistry professionals, educators, and students worldwide to discover and share research, network, and advance their careers. This hybrid event is an excellent opportunity for professionals and students to showcase their work and connect with colleagues in all areas of chemistry. Attend in San Diego, CA or virtually March 23 – 27, 2025.

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, there will be a day of programming for K-12 chemistry teachers. Join us for lesson plans, ideas for labs, meeting fellow teachers, a free gift bag, and a chance to win an AACT membership. More information to come!

Spring 2025's National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) annual conference is scheduled for March 26 – 29, 2025 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Join educators in the fall to gain new insights, discover new trends, and bring back innovative ideas that promote imaginative learning and student engagement.

Attend the 2025 AP Annual Conference to connect with new and experienced teachers of all 40 AP courses, attend conference sessions on a wide range of important topics in education, discover proven methods for increasing equity and access to the AP Program, and explore dozens of exhibits featuring new textbooks and classroom technologies.

The conference is scheduled for July 16 – 18, 2025 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

This biennial conference is the largest for educators involved in teaching high school and introductory chemistry in North America. It is an opportunity for educators to gather together for five days to learn and exchange their teaching ideas in a friendly and motivating environment. In 2025, ChemEd will be hosted by the Colorado School of Mines. The conference will take place on campus allowing for hands-on labs, workshops, and demonstrations, along with a variety of events focused on teaching chemistry. It is a chance to be part of a community of dedicated and involved science teachers and educators.

ChemEd 2025 begins on July 28 and ends on August 1, 2025.

Science in the Rockies is a groundbreaking STEM conference hosted by Steve Spangler in the scenic landscapes of Colorado. This is not just another professional development workshop—it’s a full-throttle, hands-on adventure that takes teaching to exhilarating new heights. Imagine a playground of innovation where you’ll discover over 75 interactive experiences you can immediately bring to life in your classroom.

This week-long, hands-on lab experience shows educators how to use applied engineering techniques in their classroom. ASM Materials Camp is an idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. Materials topics are great motivators in any engineering, technology or science course as students learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives. Educators work hands-on with metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, and develop a greater appreciation for the importance of these materials in modern life.

The camp is free for attendees and participants are eligible to receive continuing education and/or graduate credits.

Camps are offered across the United States, Canada, and virtually during Summer 2025.