Virginia Association of Science Teachers upcoming events

Physics Content Primer: Fluid Dynamics (Fluids Part 2) (04/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Whether you've been teaching physics for decades or this is your first year, a refresher on the physics content can be super helpful in preparing you to teach your next unit, especially for AP and dual enrollment courses. In this webinar, we will get a conceptual primer on topics related to fluid dynamics (continuity, Bernoulli's equation, etc), with emphasis on teaching strategies for tricky concepts, real-world applications, and what students need to be successful for their next physics class.

When: Wednesday, April 15 | 4:15-6:15 (Zoom)

Focus: Making sense of concepts related to fluid dynamics, with emphasis on effective teaching strategies for tricky topics and real-world applications

Audience: Physics teachers, especially AP and dual enrollment

Presenters: Tatsu Takeuchi, Physics Professor (VA Tech) and CeeCee Bishop, Physics Instructor (CBGS)

Title: Using the Flora of Virginia App in the Classroom and for Projects (04/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Description: This session will introduce participants to the Flora of Virginia App and tips on using this App to identify local native and introduced species. Ideas for student projects, school gardens, nature trail development, and other ways to use in and out of the classroom will be covered.

Presenter: Marion Lobstein - Professor Emeritus NVCC, Emeritus Board of Directors Flora of Virginia Project

2026 VAST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI) (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Pre-Conference 2026 (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

PDI Pre-Conference

When: November 12, 2026; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Where: Hotel Madison

Registration Cost: $100.00 (Lunch is Included)

Please note, this is a separate registration from the PDI!

From Strategy to Student Impact: AI-Enhanced Science Instruction That Works

Presenters: Tyler Hunt, Jessa Miles, Eric Rhoades, and Cary Wright

In an era of rapid technological change, the heart of science education remains the same: a student’s ability to ask “Why?” and “How?” This preconference session explores the powerful connection between student-centered inquiry and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for critical thinking, we will examine how it can serve as a cognitive scaffold that strengthens and accelerates scientific and engineering practices.

Participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining a truly student-first environment, transforming AI from a tool of passive consumption into one that supports active, student-driven experimentation and discovery.