The Institute for Research Experiences & Education will participate in the National Science Teaching Association’s National Conference on Science Education 2026, taking place April 15-18 in Anaheim, California.
The Xplorlabs team will attend the conference to connect with educators and share safety science–focused resources, workshops, and presentations designed to support classroom learning.
You can find Xplorlabs at Booth #477 near the NSTA Café.
Thursday, April 16
8:30-9 a.m.: Teacher Fellows Bring Real-World Science to Classrooms
– Xplorlabs educator fellows share how they engage students with authentic safety science and real-world learning experiences.
Location: Anaheim Marriott, Grand Ballroom J/K
1-2 p.m.: Thermodynamics in the Science of Fire Safety
– Join the discussion on the science of fire-safe spaces. Leave inspired to consider how students can design safer environments and make informed fire safety decisions grounded in safety science.
Location: Convention Center, 255 C, North Building
Friday, April 17
8-9 a.m.: Action-Oriented Pedagogies: The Ripple Effect of Student Action & Community Impact
– Educators share insights into how Action-Oriented Pedagogies support community action and students’ cognitive, behavioral, and socioemotional growth.
Location: Convention Center, 210B
10:40-11:40 a.m.: Extending STEM Learning with Action-Oriented Pedagogies and Xplorlabs Resources
– Explore resources that support student application of science and engineering skills, and strategies that extend learning beyond the classroom to address local safety and sustainability challenges.
Location: Convention Center, 152, North Building
12-1 p.m.: Designing Safer Batteries: An Engineering Challenge on Thermal Runaway
– This poster session showcases how students act as safety engineers by designing and testing battery enclosures that manage thermal energy and prevent thermal runaway.
Location: Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle
2:40-3:40 p.m.: Why Safety Science Matters: Free Resources for STEM Classrooms
– Join this speed-sharing session highlighting free safety science resources for STEM classrooms, alongside other community science tools aligned with NGSS standards and practices.
Location: Convention Center, 258 B, North Building
2:40-3:40 p.m.: Digital Resources to Support Action-Oriented Pedagogies for Climate Learning
– Learn about Action-Oriented Pedagogies and gain access to recently launched digital resources that support the bridging of students’ academic learning and skills development with real-world climate action to bring about more just and sustainable futures.
Location: Convention Center, 258 A, North Building
2:40-4:40 p.m.: Applying Student Learning & Amplifying Student Voice with Action-Oriented Pedagogies
– A discussion on the foundations of Action-Oriented Pedagogies, tools for community-based student action, and strategies to amplify student voice in learning spaces.
Location: Anaheim Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 4
Saturday, April 18
8:45-9:15 a.m.: Introducing Safety Science to Undergraduate Chemistry and Engineering Students: A New Digital Platform for Coursework Integration
– Learn about a new digital platform that integrates safety science into undergraduate coursework, equipping students with essential skills to prioritize safety in scientific practice and consumer product use.
Location: Convention Center, 153, North Building
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