Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• Region 2 Meet Up

  • When
    09/26/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth VA
  • Registered
    7 registrants

  Register

  Join the Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) Region II for a day of networking, collaboration, and play at the Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth!
  
  Held during the Worldwide Day of Play, this special event celebrates the power of play in learning. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., connect with fellow science educators from across Region 2 as we explore how play, curiosity, and hands-on experiences inspire meaningful science learning. You'll have the opportunity to network with colleagues, exchange ideas and resources, learn about upcoming VAST initiatives, and enjoy the museum's interactive exhibits.
  
  Whether you're a current VAST member or interested in learning more about the organization, we invite you to join us for a fun and engaging day of professional connection, exploration, and discovery. We look forward to learning, playing, and growing together!

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Exhibitor Registration: 2026 VAST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI)

  • Start
    11/12/2026
  • End
    11/14/2026
  • Location
    Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Conference Center, Harrisonburg, VA

  Register

  
  

  Show details
• 2026 VAST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI)

  • Start
    11/12/2026
  • End
    11/14/2026
  • Location
    Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Conference Center, Harrisonburg, VA

  Register

  
  

  Show details
• Pre-Conference 2026

  • When
    11/12/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
  • Spaces left
    90

  Register

  PDI Pre-Conference

  When: November 12, 2026; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

  Where: Hotel Madison

  Registration Cost: $100.00 (Lunch is Included)

  Please note, this is a separate registration from the PDI!

  
  

  From Strategy to Student Impact: AI-Enhanced Science Instruction That Works

  Presenters: Tyler Hunt, Jessa Miles, Eric Rhoades, and Cary Wright

  In an era of rapid technological change, the heart of science education remains the same: a student’s ability to ask “Why?” and “How?” This preconference session explores the powerful connection between student-centered inquiry and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for critical thinking, we will examine how it can serve as a cognitive scaffold that strengthens and accelerates scientific and engineering practices.

  Participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining a truly student-first environment, transforming AI from a tool of passive consumption into one that supports active, student-driven experimentation and discovery.

  
  

  
  

  Show details