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WeTeach_CS Summit 2025
June 9-10, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel - 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
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Tuesday, June 10
 

10:00am CDT

Transforming Science Classrooms with AI: Innovations and Applications
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bluebonnet (Upstairs)
Explore how AI can revolutionize science education through hands-on activities, interactive simulations, and personalized learning tools. This session will demonstrate practical applications, showcase successful classroom integrations, and align with current educational standards. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance student engagement, improve scientific inquiry skills, and tailor instruction to diverse learning needs using AI technologies. Join us to transform your science teaching practice with cutting-edge AI innovations.

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Everyone. No prior knowledge required.
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Brittany Templeton

Assistant Director for Computer Science and Mathematics, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement
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Matthew Cushing

Executive Director, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement
Passionate about all things STEM related, but especially about AI in Education!
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bluebonnet (Upstairs)
  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, K-12

11:15am CDT

Cyber Guardians: A Role-Playing Game (RPG) for Teaching Cybersecurity
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Bluebonnet (Upstairs)
Explore effectively implementing a cybersecurity RPG to engage students in real-world cybersecurity challenges. This session will guide educators through the RPG structure, focusing on crucial cybersecurity concepts and skills. Participants will learn to facilitate this interactive experience, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and team collaboration, providing students with a practical, hands-on approach to cybersecurity.

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Novice, Intermediate, Expert.
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avatar for Edgar Garza

Edgar Garza

Senior Training Coordinator, Texas Advanced Computing Center
Edgar joined TACC in November 2018. He is responsible for curriculum development and instruction, outreach, training, and program implementation for TACC's Education and Outreach K-12 events. Since 2008, Edgar has continued to work with and for students and their families to ensure... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Bluebonnet (Upstairs)
  Cybersecurity, Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

1:30pm CDT

Row, Row, Row your Code: Navigating the Streams of Making Music on the TI Innovator Hub
Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Bluebonnet (Upstairs)
Embark on a musical voyage exploring the TI Innovator Hub and its potential to foster computational thinking in students. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to program the TI Innovator Hub to perform simple melodies, transforming familiar children's songs into engaging coding challenges. Through hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and multiple languages, educators will discover how to integrate music and coding to introduce fundamental concepts like loops and variables.  Leave equipped with new strategies and resources to orchestrate engaging learning experiences that harmonize technology, music, and computational thinking in your classroom. 

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Novice, Intermediate.
Presenters
avatar for Bridget Streeb

Bridget Streeb

Teacher, Lufkin ISD
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Lorelei Cummings

Teacher, Lufkin ISD
English Major turned Science Teacher with 20+ years in the classroom gives Lorelei Cummings a unique perspective that resembles Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief. She strives for fun, engaging, informative presentations that are easily implemented... Read More →
avatar for Travis Garcia

Travis Garcia

Teacher, Lufkin ISD
High school science and STEM educator based in East Texas. My background is in geology (B.S.) and I have a passion for integrating computer science and technology in the classroom. Always looking for ways to bridge the gap between traditional sciences and emerging fields. I'm excited... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Bluebonnet (Upstairs)
  Physical Computing, Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)
 
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