OSTA 64th Annual Conference on Science Education

THEME:
Interconnections – Integrating Land, Community, and Cultural Knowledge in Place-Based Science

Pre-conference:  Friday, October 9, 2026

Conference:  Saturday, October 10, 2026

Pendleton High School

Pendleton, Oregon

 Keynote Speaker:

Paul Anderson, 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.

Conference Registration         Conference Schedule       Pre-conference Events  

Letter of Support Template

NOTE: You must be registered for the conference on Saturday to be eligible to attend the pre-conference events. 

Some pre-conference opportunities may incur a cost to attend and will have a registration cap.

Registration costs coming soon

*WSTA Member rate requires a registration code.  Please contact WSTA Representative William Baur (wmbaur@yahoo.com) for that code.

Exhibitor registration

Threads:

• Belonging & Interconnections:
  Culturally responsive, place-based science that builds belonging, resilience, and community connection.

• Sensemaking & Transformative Learning
  NGSS-aligned sensemaking through three-dimensional instruction and coherent assessment practices.

• Collaboration & Connected Learning
  Interdisciplinary, community-connected science through partnerships, cultural knowledge, and career pathways.

2026 Keynote Speaker: 

Speaker coming soon!

In Partnership with Eastern Oregon University, OSTA will be offering 1 CEU upon completion of the required work associated with your attendance at the conference.  Registration at EOU and payment of the credit fee ($200) is also required. Click here to register. 

Here are examples of the assignments that were submitted from the 2024 Conference.

Here are some details to note:

• Registration must be completed by October 9, 2026

• The Non-Admitted, Non-Degree Seeking student application fee of $25 is waived for individuals enrolling in Credit Overlay courses. 

• Please review your student account and if you believe you have been assessed this fee in error, please contact the EOU Admissions Office at admissions@eou.edu.

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