Reconnect with the Source — UTeach STEM Educators Conference
Attending the UTeach STEM Educators Conference renews your energy, equips you with new resources, and strengthens your professional network. You’ll return with ready-to-use lessons, practical tools, and new perspectives on teaching.
Funding
Request Funds from your School or District
You may be able to receive funding from your school or district to attend the conference. Here's a letter template you can use to justify your request for funding.
Apply for a UTeach Alumni Registration Scholarship
Thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors, we are excited to offer a limited number of registration scholarships to support UTeach alumni attendance at the 2026 UTeach STEM Educators Conference, May 19–21 in Austin, Texas.
This scholarship is open to all UTeach alumni currently working in K-12 education and that have an accepted poster or session.
What does it cover?
Full conference registration.
What we ask:
Because scholarships are limited, we ask applicants to confirm that they can attend the conference even if they are not selected. If you are submitting a session proposal, please ensure you will still be able to present without a scholarship.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
Notifications of selection: March 15, 2026
Why Come Back?
Reconnect with colleagues and mentors: Meet fellow alumni, reconnect with program faculty, and strengthen your professional network.
Instructional innovation: Explore fresh approaches in 5E, PBL, AI in education, computer science integration, engineering practices, formative assessment, and re-envisioned STEM classroom experiences.
Community-building strategies: Learn how to foster connection, resilience, mentorship, student engagement, and family partnership in your school or district.
Research-informed practice: Engage with new findings and practical studies that shape K–12 and higher education STEM teaching. See how data, research design, and classroom investigations can enhance your work.
Leadership & career growth: Build durable skills, develop as a mentor, and explore pathways in teacher leadership, grant writing, and collaborative improvement.
Sample Budget
Registration
Early bird | Regular rate | |
| UTeach alumni currently working in K–12 | $395 | $450 |
| UTeach alumni not currently working in K–12 | $550 | $600 |
Lodging
Hampton Inn
- $209 per night + taxes
- Cut-off for special rate: April 18
Hilton Garden Inn
- $209 per night + taxes
- Cut-off for special rate: April 19
Jester Hall West (dorm on campus). Rates are from summer 2025 and may change for summer 2026:
- Double/shared room: $64 per person, per night
- Single room: $128 per night
Ready to Return?
Register today and reconnect with the source of your teaching practice.
Letter template you can use to justify your request for funding.
Conference
Poster information for students.
Are you an alum? Check out our resources and information especially for you.
Email us at conference@uteach.utexas.edu
