High School Research Teachers Conference

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

The next annual conference will take place September 30-October 2, 2022. Full-time U.S. teachers will be selected via lottery to attend in person in Washington, DC, – one-third each of novice, intermediate, and veteran experience levels. Virtual portions of the conference will be open to anyone formally supporting high school student research.

Looking for our conference for middle school teachers? Click here to learn more.

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“This experience has already greatly impacted the support for my students. They are able to conduct projects and experiments I didn’t think would be possible because of limitations and we can take project ideas further just by some of the knowledge I gained at the conference.”

Tana Schafer
Flasher Public School
Flasher, ND

Teachers at the High School Research Teacher's Conference having a discussion

“Overall this is the best conference I have ever attended as a teaching professional. It was well planned and executed. The sense of collegiality, professionalisms, willingness to share knowledge and resources was unparalleled. I went home and shared so much with my entire school community. All of it appreciated. Thank you!”

Jennifer Donnelly
Jose Marti STEM Academy
Union City, NJ

“This was simply the best conference I have attended in my 16 year career. How rejuvenating to be with likeminded teachers who have the same goals and challenges in their classrooms. I am no longer on a remote island–I’m part of an archipelago!”

Wendy Haas
Lawrence Free State High School
Lawrence, KS

Connect your Students with Society Alumni

Society for Science is thrilled to connect STEM professionals and STEM-focused college students with classrooms across the country. Many of the Society alumni, who are now pursuing degrees or careers in STEM, have expressed a desire to give back to their communities and inspire more students in STEM. Classroom teachers associated with our programs have often expressed a need for more STEM role models for their students and stronger connections to the professional scientific community. Due to the challenging academic circumstances created by the COVID-19 epidemic, we’re launching a program to help provide a unique STEM educational experience for virtual classrooms.

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From the Society Blog

2022 Middle School Research Teachers Conference Keynote speaker Laura Smith-Velazquez speaks to educators.

September 30, 2022

How embracing failure can help students succeed in STEM

Several teachers listen to a speaker during the 2022 Middle School Research Teachers Conference, held in-person for the first time since 2019.

September 29, 2022

MSRTC spotlight: One teacher’s insight into inspiring empathy and creativity through science research

Dan Gonzalez is pictured receiving awards for their work developing a video game that can help diagnose mental health issues.

August 22, 2022

The future of mental health diagnosis could include playing a video game

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