NISE 2025: Call for Presenters (CFP)
Northern Illinois Science Educators is pleased to invite you to present at our 10th annual conference, “NISE 2025: Shaping The Next Generation of Scientists”, on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville, IL. All K-16 science educators are invited to submit a proposal to present. Our goal is to bring science educators together to collaborate and share ideas and methods for best practices in science education.
Example Topics (Not Limited to These)
- Assessment in the Science Classroom
- Implementing NGSS SEPs & CCCs
- NGSS Basics & Essentials
- NGSS Resources
- Scientific Literacy
- Technology in the Science Classroom (1-to-1, Chromebooks, iPads, Data Collection, etc)
- Transitioning to NGSS
- STEM, STEAM, & Engineering
- Integrating Earth and Space Science in the Curriculum
- Science Safety
- Conservation and Sustainability
- Student Projects, Competitions, and Field Trips
- Science Administration
- … and any other science teacher or administrator topics.
FAQ
- Please plan your presentation to be around 40 minutes in length and with an additional 5-10 minutes for questions. The last ten minutes is for take down and set up for the next presenter. Presentations will start each hour.
- Our ideal presentations are “hands-on”, interactive, and engaging but we also understand it isn’t always the best approach with limited contact time.
- Presentations can be in many forms including (not limited to) hands-on workgroups, demonstrations, panel discussions / Q&A, lectures, etc.
- There are a limited number of workshops that are double length (2 hours) that run during the day. These are typically pre-arranged / invite only. If you want to propose a double length workshop email us at conference@nise.us with your idea.
- All presentation rooms will have a projector and a computer with a “hard wired Internet” and MS Office.
- Attendees will have WiFi Internet access but have a backup plan.
- Cost for presenters and attendees will be $180 ($170 ea. with 5+ attendees on a single PO, $160 ea. for 10+ on a single PO). Each presenter (or group) will receive a token of appreciation for presenting. Please see the “Robert Abrams Memorial PD Grant” (under Awards on our website) to apply for a grant to attend for free if your school/district won’t support the registration fee.
- Pre-service science educators are also encouraged to submit presentations and can register for the conference at a special, half price rate ($90) when verified.
- Science safety is an essential part of science education. Your presentation must meet all legal and professional safety standards for this environment. This is not a laboratory environment and we don’t have the corresponding safety equipment. Additionally, participants will be bringing food and beverages into the rooms. For these reasons, no chemicals, heat sources, fire, hazardous materials, liquids, pressure vessels, animals, etc. If you are unsure or have any questions about using any item, please email us (conference@nise.us).
- Lunch will be provided at the conference. If you have special dietary requirements, make sure you note these restrictions when registering for the conference.
- NOTE: It is anticipated that each Illinois educator, including presenters will receive up to 5 PD Hr / CPDU credits (depending on the number of sessions attended). Due to ISBE requirements, you must provide us your Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN) when you register for the conference if you wish to receive PD Hrs / CPDUs.
Conference Location
To print a flyer about the conference to share with colleagues:
Download Conference Flyer (PDF)
To submit a presentation for consideration:
Submit a Presentation Proposal (CLOSED: Oct 3, 2025)
If you have questions or comments, email us at: conference@nise.us
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