Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset

Saturday, March 2, 2024

8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.

Bayou Building

Exhibitors (For-Profit Organizations / Commercial)

Experience workshops, seminars, and panel discussions aligned to the theme, Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset. Network during 50 – 90-minute sessions that are suitable for PK-16 audiences of in-service and pre-service teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, informal educators, and STEM industry education liaisons. Receive access to digital handouts and door prizes! Earn up to 7 hours of CPE/SBEC credit.

The Exhibitor Application for the STEM Conference constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant to the terms and conditions set forth in this application.

Exhibitor Information

• All exhibitors will be provided with one 6’x30” table and two chairs.
• Shared exhibit space is available and must be coordinated by the exhibiting organizations/entities.
• Electricity and water access are available upon request and first-come, first-serve basis.
• Morning break for attendees to view exhibits.
• Extended lunch for attendees to view exhibits.
• All exhibitors can present one session but must submit a presentation proposal.

Cost

• The commercial fee is $75 for an exhibit. Please make checks payable to the UHCL/STEM Conference. The fee must be sent with application form. Each exhibitor that pays will receive two lunches.

Calendar

Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 23, 2024

STEM Conference: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Participant Registration/Coffee/Exhibitors: 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Exhibit Set-up: 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Exhibit Take-Down: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Rules

• Once the application is approved by the STEM Conference Exhibit Committee, the applicant is committed to attend.
• Space is limited. If space is unavailable, the application fee will be returned.
• Shared spaces are available: each entrant must apply and be willing to take the space singly if only one is accepted to exhibit.
• The STEM Conference Exhibit Committee assume no liability for damage, loss or theft of displays.
• The STEM Conference Exhibit Committee must pre-approve give-away items.
• Exhibitors may sell items consistent with the STEM/STEAM theme; the STEM Conference Exhibit Committee must approve all sale items.
• Entrant transacts all sales. There are no commissions.
• Live animals may be exhibited.
• Exhibitors MUST remain open until 1:30 p.m.
• Additional exhibitor requirements and instructions will be emailed before the event date.
• No refunds are made for entrant withdrawal.

Questions: Dr. Michelle Peters, UHCL College of Education, 281-283-3565, PetersM@UHCL.edu or Dr. Carol Waters, UHCL College of Education, 281-283-3503, WatersC@UHCL.edu.

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset

Saturday, March 2, 2024

8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.

Bayou Building

Experience workshops, seminars, and panel discussions aligned to the theme, Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset. Network during 50-90 minute sessions that are suitable for PK-16 audiences of in-service teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, informal educators, and STEM industry education liaisons. Receive access to digital handouts and door prizes! Earn up to 7 hours of CPE/SBEC credit.

Cost

The fee for an attendee is $50 which includes lunch. *Register before January 31st for our early bird rate of $40.

*Please note the discount is applied during the checkout process.

Questions:

Please contact the Center for Educational Programs (CEP) office at 281-283-3529 or via email at CEP@uhcl.edu.

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NA

Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset

Saturday, March 2, 2024

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Bayou Building

Presenters

Experience workshops, seminars, and panel discussions aligned to the theme Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset during 50-90 minute sessions that are suitable for PK-16 audiences of in-service and pre-service teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, informal educators, and STEM industry education liaisons. Receive access to digital handouts and door prizes! Earn up to 7 hours of CPE/SBEC credit.

The Exhibitor Application for the STEM Conference constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to the terms and conditions set forth in this application.

Presenters Information

• All presenters will be provided with access to an LCD projector and computer station. No computer dongles or slide advance clickers will be provided.
• When possible 30 minutes or more set-up time will be made available.
• Electricity and water access are available upon request and first-come, first-serve basis.
• Sessions are expected to have between 10 - 30 attendees.
• All accepted presenters are expected to present at LEAST one session but may be scheduled a second time during the conference.

Cost

• The fee for a presenter is $50 which includes lunch. Register before January 31st for our early bird rate of $40.
• Please note the discount is applied during the checkout process.

Calendar

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

STEM Conference: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Participant Registration/Coffee/Presenters: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Presentor Rules

• Presentations that market a commercial (for-profit) or non-profit organization must accompany an exhibitor or sponsorship conference application.
• Once the presenter's application is approved by the STEM Conference Application Committee, the applicant is committed to attend.
• Presenters may NOT sell items or transacts services. There are no commissions.
• While live animals may be exhibited and chemicals used, safe practices must be adhered to during sessions. UHCL and its employees assume no liability for injuries caused by the presenter's actions .
• Additional presenter requirements and instructions will be emailed before the event date.
• No refunds are made for entrant withdrawal.

Questions: Dr. Michelle Peters, UHCL College of Education, 281-283-3565, PetersM@UHCL.edu or Dr. Carol Waters, UHCL College of Education, 281-283-3503, WatersC@UHCL.edu.

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

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Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset

Saturday, March 2, 2024

8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.

Bayou Building

Experience workshops, seminars, and panel discussions aligned to the theme, Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset. Networking during 50-90 minute sessions that are suitable for PK-16 audiences of in-service and pre-service teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, informal educators, and STEM industry education liaisons. Receive access to digital handouts and door prizes! Earn up to 7 hours of CPE/SBEC credit.

Cost

The fee for students is $35 which includes lunch. *Register before January 31st for our early bird rate of $25.

Note

• Please register using your university email address.
• *Discount is applied during the checkout process.

Questions: Please contact the Center for Educational Programs (CEP) office at 281-283-3529 or via email at CEP@uhcl.edu.

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NA

Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset

Saturday, March 2, 2024

8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.

Bayou Building

Exhibitors (Non-Profit Organizations)

Experience workshops, seminars, and panel discussions aligned to the theme Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset. Networking during 50-90 minute sessions that are suitable for PK-16 audiences of in-service and pre-service teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, informal educators, and STEM industry education liaisons. Receive access to digital handouts and door prizes! Earn up to 7 hours of CPE/SBEC credit.

The Exhibitor Application for the STEM Conference constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to the terms and conditions set forth in this application.

Exhibitor Information

• All exhibitors will be provided with one 6’x30” table and two chairs.
• Shared exhibit space is available and must be coordinated by the exhibiting organizations/entities.
• Electricity and water access are available upon request and first-come, first-serve basis.
• Morning break for attendees to view exhibits.
• Extended lunch for attendees to view exhibits.
• All exhibitors can present one session but must submit a presentation proposal.

Cost

• There is no fee for government and non-profit entities to exhibit.
• Non-profit exhibitors will need to provide their own lunch or pay $10.00 for a lunch which must be included with the exhibit registration form.

Calendar

Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 23, 2024

STEM Conference: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Participant Registration/Coffee/Exhibitors: 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Exhibit Set-up: 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Exhibit Take-Down: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Rules

• Once the application is approved by the STEM Conference Exhibit Committee, the applicant is committed to attend.
• Space is limited. If space is unavailable, the application fee will be returned.
• Shared spaces are available: each entrant must apply and be willing to take the space singly if only one is accepted to exhibit.
• The STEM Conference Exhibit Committee assume no liability for damage, loss or theft of displays.
• The STEM Conference Exhibit Committee must pre-approve give-away items.
• Exhibitors may sell items consistent with the STEM/STEAM theme; the STEM Conference Exhibit Committee must approve all sale items.
• Entrant transacts all sales. There are no commissions.
• Live animals may be exhibited.
• Exhibitors MUST remain open until 1:30 p.m.
• Additional exhibitor requirements and instructions will be emailed before the event date.
• No refunds are made for entrant withdrawal.

Questions: Dr. Michelle Peters, UHCL College of Education, 281-283-3565, PetersM@UHCL.edu or Dr. Carol Waters, UHCL College of Education, 281-283-3503, WatersC@UHCL.edu.

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

N/A