This annual conference brings 50 middle school STEM teachers to Washington, DC, all-expenses-paid, for a weekend of peer-led professional development. The conference focuses on leading students in research projects that can be entered in local science fair, eCybermission, and other science research competitions.

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Board of Trustees: Christy Burton is Co-Founder of The Burton Family Foundation and chairs the Foundation board.