Presenter application for the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit

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Thank you for your interest in presenting at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit. Session presenters play a vital role in shaping the Summit experience by providing the content that advances STEM education and supports the ongoing professional development of Ohio STEM educators and partners. Please complete this application thoroughly; all submissions will be reviewed, and selected presenters will be notified in March 2026.

Name - Presenter 1(Required)

First Last

Job Title (Presenter 1)(Required)

Email (Presenter 1)(Required)

Name of Organization/School (Presenter 1)(Required)

Phone (Presenter 1)(Required)

LinkedIn Profile (Presenter 1)

This is a unique link to your LinkedIn profile. Use this video if you need assistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdeVD12LEC4

The profile link you enter above should look like this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gaier-evans-70ab8340/

In which OSLN Regional Hub is your county located?(Required)

Akron

Central Ohio

Dayton

Northeast Ohio

Northwest Ohio

Southeast Ohio

Southwest Ohio

Not applicable

Find where your county is located here: https://osln.org/schools-hubs/hubs/

School Type(Required)

Urban

Suburban

Rural

Small Town

Not applicable

What are your current licenses or endorsements (be sure to include if you have your gifted endorsement)?

Please list.

Do you have a second presenter?(Required)

Yes

Note: Each accepted session will include complimentary registration for up to two presenters. Any additional presenters are welcome to participate and will be listed as "additional presenters," but will need to purchase their own registration.

Presenter 2 Information

Name - Presenter 2 (if applicable)(Required)

First Last

Job Title (Presenter 2)(Required)

Email (Presenter 2)(Required)

Name of Organization/School (Presenter 2)(Required)

Phone (Presenter 2)(Required)

LinkedIn Profile (Presenter 2)

This is a unique link to your LinkedIn profile. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, please attach a brief bio to your proposal. Use this video if you need assistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdeVD12LEC4

The profile link you enter above should look like this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gaier-evans-70ab8340/

In which OSLN Regional Hub is your county located?(Required)

Akron

Central Ohio

Dayton

Northeast Ohio

Northwest Ohio

Southeast Ohio

Southwest Ohio

Not applicable

Find where your county is located here: https://osln.org/schools-hubs/hubs/

School Type(Required)

Urban

Suburban

Rural

Small Town

Not applicable

What are your current educational licenses and endorsements (please be sure to share if you have a gifted endorsement)?

Please list.

Details about your session:

There are three session types. Please read the descriptions closely and identify which session type you would like to select.
All sessions will be 60 minutes long in total. Learning Hop sessions will consist of four 15-minute presentations combined into one 60 minute block.

Session Type?(Required)

Learning Lab: A 60-minute session that engages the audience in an interactive experience. For example, engaging the audience as students in your STEM lesson. This session should include active audience participation for a minimum of half the session. We welcome session presenters from a variety of content backgrounds and encourage presenters to consider a transdisciplinary learning experience.

Learning Hop: Each presenter will share a resource, strategy, or tool in a 15-minute presentation (at a table with no projector) and informal discussions / Q and A with audience members. After 15 minutes, participants will hop to another section of the room. OSLN will group presenters together within a 60-minute period of time by theme. Recommended both for new presenters or for experienced presenters sharing a go-to strategy or tool. This session type is limited to one presenter per proposed 15-minute presentation.

Listening to Learn Presentation: A 60-minute opportunity to share an innovative STEM education practice or the results of research.

Which conference area of focus is this session best aligned with?(Required)

Culture for Learning: Establishing environment and structures conducive to advancing STEM culture in your classroom, program, or school.

Learning and Teaching: Best practices in STEM education.

Pathways to Success in Careers: Preparing students for success in the STEM workforce through partnerships, career exploration, work-based learning, and career pathways.

Need help selecting an area? Click here: https://osln.org/how-we-help/professional-development/summit/present/#areas

What is the specific topic of your presentation within the area of focus?(Required)

STEM cultural strategies

Creating an inclusive mission

STEM school leadership

Governing body, STEM/STEAM advisory group, and curriculum teams

Choose only one. Don't see your topic here? Find it in a different conference area of focus: (Click for guide).

What is the specific topic of your presentation within the area of focus?(Required)

Interdisciplinary learning experiences

Authentic, problem-based learning and design thinking

Computational thinking and technology

Personalized learning

Preparing STEM/STEAM teaching staff

Choose only one. Don't see your topic here? Find it in a different conference area of focus: (Click for guide).

What is the specific topic of your presentation within the area of focus?(Required)

STEM career access and exploration

Partnerships which extend learning opportunities

STEM-relevant local community learning experiences

STEM workforce needs

Choose only one. Don't see your topic here? Find it in a different conference area of focus: (Click for guide).

Presentation title(Required)

This will appear in all publications as written on this application. Consider using a creative and compelling title that will draw people into your session.

Brief description of session for publication(Required)

This will appear in all publications as written in this application. Please explain what attendees will learn in your session and why they should attend. Reminder: Sessions should highlight practices that are flexible and useful beyond a single example. For example, instead of sharing one lesson plan, also share the strategies used to create that lesson plan.

Please describe your experience with this topic, including if you have presented on this topic in the past.(Required)

One main takeaway(Required)

Describe what participants will learn and be able to apply immediately. 300 character limit.

Describe the journey participants will take during your session. What will they do, what will they learn, and how will you ensure they are active contributors rather than passive observers?(Required)

Who is the target audience for this session? You may select more than one.(Required)

Elementary school

Middle school

High school

STEM coaches

School/district leaders

STEM industry partners

What level of experience in STEM is the target audience for this session? You may select only one.(Required)

Beginning

Intermediate

Advanced

Please provide more specifics for the intended audience for this session.(Required)

Examples: 3rd through 5th grade science teachers; Middle and high school librarians; High school principals; 6th and 7th grade math teachers; etc.

Would you be interested in adapting your 60-minute session into a 15 minute Learning Hop session?(Required)

Yes

I understand that if selected as a presenter, I am required to register for the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, attend the event in person, deliver my presentation as scheduled, and participate in OSLN-provided session supports.

Yes

I understand that if selected as a presenter, I am required to register for the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, attend the event in person, deliver my presentation as scheduled.

Yes

Please upload any artifacts you have related to this learning session.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.

Optional; up to 3 artifacts; text, image, and video are allowable formats)