Registration closes on May 1st.

With the implementation of the new science (STEELS) standards underway, come spend the day continuing your learning journey on the impact of these new standards on instructional practices. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to experience these new standards through modeled experiments and demonstrations. Walk away with a better understanding of some high quality instructional materials that support learning and take advantage of our collaborative spaces to think, reflect, and dive deeper.

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Keynote

Schedule for STEELS Expo 2026.

8:00 AM Registration

8:30 AM Keynote

10:00 AM Breakout Sessions

11:15 AM Showcase

12:45 PM Breakout Sessions

2:00 PM Keynote

3:15 PM Giveaways

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Morning Keynote

Paul Andersen

Bozeman Science

Paul Andersen is an educational consultant and YouTube creator living in Bozeman, MT. With over 20 years of experience teaching science in Montana, Paul has developed a strong focus on 3-dimensional learning and inquiry-based education. He was honored as the 2011 Montana Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for the 2011 National Teacher of the Year.

In addition to his teaching career, Paul has created hundreds of science tutorials on his Bozeman Science channel, which have millions of views worldwide. His videos and tutorials have become invaluable resources for students and educators alike.

Over the last ten years, Paul has provided professional development training for thousands of students, teachers, and administrators around the globe, emphasizing practical and meaningful strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom. Paul is also the curator of The Wonder of Science website, a comprehensive platform created to support the next generation of science teachers. The website aggregates resources developed by Paul and other educators implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), including videos, assessments, and mini-lessons.

Together with his wife Laura, Paul recently launched Switch-Its, a versatile systems thinking tool designed to enhance educational and organizational processes. This innovative product reflects their shared commitment to improving learning experiences through tangible, hands-on manipulatives.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Paul enjoys traveling, exploring nature, and birdwatching, finding inspiration and relaxation in the natural world. For more information or to connect with Paul, you can visit The Wonder of Science or follow him on YouTube.

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Afternoon Panel Discussion

The afternoon large group session will feature a panel discussion focused on Convergence Learning and its impact on education. Convergence Learning centers on meaningful, complex socio economic problems or topics and invites learners to apply knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines to design, create, and innovate solutions. This transdisciplinary approach blends content areas in purposeful and authentic ways.

STEELS was designed with Convergence Learning at the forefront. This session will highlight how STEELS brings this approach to life and will deepen understanding of the power and potential of Convergence Learning when implemented intentionally across educational settings.

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