Name: Feeding and Fueling the World: a workshop for science teachers
Start: 2026-07-20T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-21T15:30:00-04:00
Location: 1976 Justice Dr

Feeding and Fueling the World: a workshop for science teachers

Apply STEM learning to real-world challenges in this immersive workshop on the science of food production & sustainable fuels
About this Event

Overview/About this event:

This 2-day workshop will engage environmental science, agriculture, chemistry, and biology teachers (and biotechnology instructors) in hands-on, phenomena-based lessons focused on integrating the science of modern food production into their classrooms and career technical education programs.

The goals for teacher education will include how to lead students in:

Testing and discussing human impact on soil & water quality
Connecting high-tech science careers to classroom learning
Exploring biotechnology and its scientific basis in agriculture
Making biofuels from agricultural products for cleaner energy

This 2-Day workshop includes 3 major components:

interactive professional learning that lets teachers experience the material
a field trip to experience the application of science in agriculture
an off-site reception where participants can talk with industry experts to learn more about modern agriculture and its connections to food and fuel production.

All participants are expected to attend every part. Hotel stay and meals will be provided.

The professional learning component explores practical, phenomena-based, NGSS-aligned lessons. Every participant receives supplies for classroom use.

WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR: This workshop is open to middle and high school science teachers.

Help your students apply STEM learning to real-world challenges and get equipped to bring science to life in your classroom next year.

Teachers are saying…

"Opportunities to collaborate with others were invaluable. The activities were well-run, and it was helpful to hear tips for classroom implementation."

"Hands-on learning 100%. So effective compared to traditional presentation-style workshops."

"The field trips tied into our lessons and connected us with teachers and local ag industry people. And the foooooooood! So yummy!"

🏆 "This workshop was unlike any other professional development I’ve attended. It was hands-on, engaging, and directly applicable to my classroom. I left feeling inspired, connected, and excited to bring what I learned to my students."