Utah Science Teaching Association

UtSTA 2025 Annual Conference "Wild About Science

When
19 Sep 2025
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West Layton, Utah 84041

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Early Bird Rates (before September 1, 2025)

Member $120
Non Member $180
Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher= $70

Rates Starting September 1st - September 18th,

Member $140
Non Member $200
Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$80

Rates Day of Conference

Member $180
Non Member 220
Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$95

Registration codes will be sent to accepted presenters

Vendor for profit: $800

Vendor for nonprofit: $325 (501C3)

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Watch for information about the awards dinner the evening of Sept 19th

The 2025 Annual USTA conference is a wonderful opportunity for professional development, lesson plan ideas, networking, and inspiration, and so much more.

Keynote speaker Dr. Gary Nielson! In addition to the keynote, there will be 13 different themed strands throughout the day and 3 different breakout session for each to help you with your teaching curriculum with ideas, demos, lessons, etc. We hope you can join us for a great day that will help you and your students better appreciate science and science education.

Teacher Awards will be given at the start of the conference before the Keynote.

Refund: full refund until August 19, 2025 for Teachers. Vendors please see specific info on registration.

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Dinner at WSU for 2025 UtSTA Award Winners - Richard Tolman Scholarship 2024

When
19 Sep 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
WSU Ogden campus: Tracy Hall is 1369 Edvalson St, Ogden UT 84408
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5

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- WSU is sponsoring a dinner for all 2025 UtSTA Science Award Winners. Limited to 20 attendees.
  - Space is limited to the 2025 UtSTA Award Winners
  - - Please register by September 1st!
    - If you have additional family members that would like to attend please register them at this link https://utsta.org/event-6286253. There will be a $5.00 per ticket donation request. All funds go toward the Richard Tolman Scholarship for preservice science teachers.
  - Dinner will be in the Weber State University Campus, Tracy Hall is 1369 Edvalson St, Ogden UT 84408 Click Here for a map of the Building
  - Agenda
  - - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    - - Menu: Lemon and Thyme Seared Chicken Breast: Grilled chicken breast marinated with lemon, olive oil and garlic served with a cream sauce. Garden Salad: Romaine and spring mix topped with grape tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. Simply Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes: Red bliss potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper. Charred Tri Color Baby Carrots: Tri color carrots charred and tossed with a carrot top vinaigrette Sliced Fresh Fruit: Platter of fresh sliced cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple and blueberries Chocolate Cream Pie. Strawberry Brioche Bread Pudding: Strawberry, lemon and honey brioche bread pudding, Lemonade and Ice Water
  - Keynote
- End by 7:00 pm
Parking details and maps will be sent to registered guests. Parking instructions are HERE

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Dinner at WSU - Richard Tolman Scholarship 2025

When
19 Sep 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
WSU Ogden campus: Tracy Hall is 1369 Edvalson St, Ogden UT 84408
Spaces left
13

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- WSU is sponsoring a dinner for all science educators and their families. Limited to 70 attendees.
  - Space is limited to the 70 guests
  - - Please register by September 8th, 2025
    - $5.00 per person ALL Proceeds go toward next years Richard Tolman Scholarship
  - Dinner will be in the Weber State University Campus, Tracy Atrium Hall is 1369 Edvalson St, Ogden UT 84408 click HERE for a map of the Building
  - Agenda
  - - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    - - Menu, Lemon and Thyme Seared Chicken Breast: Grilled chicken breast marinated with lemon, olive oil and garlic served with a cream sauce. Garden Salad: Romaine and spring mix topped with grape tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. Simply Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes: Red bliss potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper. Charred Tri Color Baby Carrots: Tri color carrots charred and tossed with a carrot top vinaigrette Sliced Fresh Fruit: Platter of fresh sliced cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple and blueberries Chocolate Cream Pie. Strawberry Brioche Bread Pudding: Strawberry, lemon and honey brioche bread pudding, Lemonade and Ice Water
    - Keynote
  - End by 7:00 pm
- Parking details and maps will be sent to registered guests. Parking instructions are HERE
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE MORE PLEASE GO TO THE DONATIONS SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF UTSTA.ORG AND MAKE A DONATION. IN THE COMMENTS SECTION ADD TOLMAN SCHOLARSHIP.

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Bite Scized Chemistry Workshop 9/22-23/2025

Start
22 Sep 2025
8:00 AM
End
23 Sep 2025
4:00 PM
Location
Brighton High School 2220 E Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Spaces left
19
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11 registrants

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This session is led by Kate Strangfeld, a former middle school science and high school chemistry teacher and the founder of Bite Scized Education, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that develops curriculum and offers teacher professional learning around teaching science through the lens of Food and cooking. Strangfeld founded Bite Scized Education in 2023 using funds from an Educational Entrepreneurship Fellowship through the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Strangfeld also leads Harvard's Science and Cooking for Secondary Educators Program, which trains and reaches teachers across the country and researches teacher and student impact.

Bite Scized Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We create instructional resources and provide teacher professional learning to inspire and support teachers to teach science through the lens of food and cooking.

Our resources are intended to be woven into a typical science curriculum. They are developed by teachers and are data- and research-driven.

Through food, we aim to make science education more engaging and accessible for all students.

Our vision is that students appreciate and are curious about how food and science shape their lives, communities, and the world around them. By extension, students are empowered to use food or science in their professional or personal paths to create meaningful impact in the world.

Location: 2220 E Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

Room:

Parking: Brighton High Tennis Courts. Map Link, NINE minute walk to the School. If you are driving East up Bengal Blvd: you will pass Brighton on the righthand side, go through the traffic circle, and the tennis courts are just past the church on the left. IF you get to the skate park, you've gone too far. (but you can also park at the skate park.) If you are heading west, down Bengal Blvd: (coming from Wasatch Blvd. or 215), you will pass the cottonwood heights rec center and soccer fields, then the skate park, and the tennis courts will be on your right hand side before the round about.

Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Registration is $250. Talk to your Admin and or LEA for support to attend!

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2025 Fall: Lab Safety Certification Online Course

Start
25 Sep 2025
End
15 Oct 2025
Location
Online - Canvas
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8 registrants

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As part of the application for all secondary science endorsements, it is a requirement that all Utah science teachers complete a Lab Safety Certification Course. This certification process helps to assure that all of our science teachers are knowledgeable about the practices necessary for safe lab experiences for students and themselves.

This course is a four-week online class.

This Lab Safety Certification Online Course meets the Safety Certification requirement for ALL Utah State Science Endorsements.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher.
Participants will also need to pay for .5 university credit of $11.50 directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that you must cancel within the first 2 weeks of the start of the class or your $50 fee and $11.50 SUU fee will not be refunded.

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Bite Scized Chemistry Workshop 9/25-26/2025

Start
25 Sep 2025
8:00 AM
End
26 Sep 2025
4:00 PM
Location
American Fork High School 510 North j600 East American Fork, UT 84003 Room 230
Spaces left
17
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8 registrants

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LoThis session is led by Kate Strangfeld, a former middle school science and high school chemistry teacher and the founder of Bite Scized Education, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that develops curriculum and offers teacher professional learning around teaching science through the lens of Food and cooking. Strangfeld founded Bite Scized Education in 2023 using funds from an Educational Entrepreneurship Fellowship through the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Strangfeld also leads Harvard's Science and Cooking for Secondary Educators Program, which trains and reaches teachers across the country and researches teacher and student impact.

Bite Scized Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We create instructional resources and provide teacher professional learning to inspire and support teachers to teach science through the lens of food and cooking.

Our resources are intended to be woven into a typical science curriculum. They are developed by teachers and are data- and research-driven.

Through food, we aim to make science education more engaging and accessible for all students.

Our vision is that students appreciate and are curious about how food and science shape their lives, communities, and the world around them. By extension, students are empowered to use food or science in their professional or personal paths to create meaningful impact in the world.

Location: American Fork High School 510 North j600 East American Fork, UT 84003 Room 230

Registration is $250. Talk to your Admin and or LEA for support to attend!

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2025 Fall: Astronomy for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
26 Sep 2025
End
17 Dec 2025
Location
Online
Registered
6 registrants

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Our place in space and how we have come to this understanding, are the foundations on which this course is built. We will explore the tools and laws of nature astronomers use to construct our model and understanding of the cosmos—both its structure and components. From this informed foundation, we will address the fundamental question of are we alone within this context of our place in space.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for endorsements:

Earth Science 1
Physics 2
6-8 Core Science

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course. This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. Weekly participation is required.

This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period. Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week. Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

You will be billed the full tuition balance.
You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.
A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

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2025 Fall: Biology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
26 Sep 2025
End
17 Dec 2025
Location
Online
Registered
12 registrants

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This content teaching course will introduce you to the basics of biology including ecology, cell structure and function, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and classification. You will also identify ways to incorporate NGSS science practices and crosscutting concepts into the science classroom while studying life science.

The course emphasizes content and teaching practices that can be used in the classroom. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

6-8 (Middle School)
Biology 1

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits.

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course.This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. Weekly participation is required.

This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period. Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week. Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

You will be billed the full tuition balance.
You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.
A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

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2025 Fall: Physics 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
26 Sep 2025
End
17 Dec 2025
Location
Online
Registered
15 registrants

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This course will introduce you to the basics of physics learning about motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, collisions, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics. Physics is the study of everything around you, forming the basis of all science. As you begin to understand and analyze basic principles of physics, you will gain a greater understanding of the world around you and other areas of science.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Physics 1
6-8 Middle School

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course.This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. Weekly participation is required.

This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period. Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week. Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

You will be billed the full tuition balance.
You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.
A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

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2025 Fall: Earth Systems for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
26 Sep 2025
End
17 Dec 2025
Location
Online
Registered
3 registrants

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This is an integrated introduction to the earth system stressing the geological, biological, chemical, and physical interactions among the atmosphere, ocean, and solid earth. The course applies basic scientific and mathematical concepts to explain the history and behavior of the earth system. The course includes discussions of topics that are relevant to a wide range of scientists and engineers, such as the physical basis of climate change, weather, and oceanography.

The course emphasizes content and pedagogy teaching practices that can be used in the classroom. Lesson plan creations are part of this course.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

6-8 Middle School

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits.

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course.This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. Weekly participation is required.

This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period. Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week. Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

You will be billed the full tuition balance.
You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.
A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

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PD Day - 2026

When
24 Jan 2026
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
Washington Fields Intermediate 322 W 3090 S, Washington, UT 84780f

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This PD Day is for all K-12 teachers. Join us at Washington Fields Intermediate for a day that will transform your classroom. Two 2 hour sessions where presenters will take the participants through the learning sequence so they can experience the full sequence from Phenomena to assessment. Sessions specific to grade and subject will be offered as well as a Lesson plan Share-a-Thon. Lunch included. Limit of 400 registrants.

You have the option of receiving .5 SUU Graduate Credit for only $11.50 if you would like in place of the 6 relicensure points. Instructions coming soon for the SUU credit and the assignment will be due by March18th.

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