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OSTA 63rd Annual Conference on Science Education

2025 Theme: Tides of Discovery, Bridges to the Future

Save the Date!

Preconference: Friday, October 10, 2025
Conference: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Newport Middle School,

Newport, Oregon

Conference Registration is now OPEN!!

Exhibitor registration and Exhibitor session proposals are now open.

Please submit Educator and Non-profit session proposals

by June 1, 2025. (deadline extended)

The Oregon Coast is a model for environmental stewardship and an inspirational location of dramatic scenery and rich wildlife. This year's conference, Tides of Discovery: Bridges to the Future emphasizes sustainability, interconnectedness, and the transformative power of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration in shaping the world of tomorrow.

Threads:

Oregon Field Guide: Environmental Education & Stewardship
Explore Oregon’s diverse ecosystems—coastal tide pools, rainforests, mountains, and deserts—through hands-on, place-based learning. Sessions in this strand will integrate local environmental issues, climate impacts and solutions, sustainability, and stewardship into K-12 curricula, empowering students to understand and care for the planet through real-world, ecological education.
Enhancing Science & Engineering Instruction: Tools and Strategies for Success
Through sessions in this strand, educators will discover practical strategies and valuable resources to strengthen their science and engineering instruction. Focusing on hands-on techniques, real-world applications, and innovative tools, participants will leave with a toolkit of proven methods and materials to engage students and enhance learning in these critical fields. Whether you’re looking to improve lesson plans, integrate new technologies, or create more interactive experiences, this strand offers actionable insights to elevate your teaching practice.
Inclusive Science Education: Strategies for All Learners

Learn how to create equitable science classrooms that support diverse learners. This strand covers differentiated teaching, culturally responsive curricula and practices, accessible resources to engage all students, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and social justice in science education.

2025 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jane Lubchenco, World-Renowned Environmental Scientist

Dr. Lubchenco is a champion of science, the stronger engagement of scientists with society, and finding durable solutions to environmental challenges. She served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from 2009-2013. She was an inaugural member of President Obama's "Science Dream Team". From 2015-2016 she served as the first U. S. Science Envoy for the Ocean. She is a marine ecologist and environmental scientist, with expertise in the ocean, climate change, and interactions between the environment and human well-being.

Continuing Education Units

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 10, 2025
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.