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Ignite your passion for STEM with "teacher's teacher" Steve Spangler
STEM Educator and bestselling author Steve Spangler will keynote the 2023 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit.
Spangler has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of their “most influential people of the year” for his commitment to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. With over 1,800 television appearances and multiple Emmy awards, Spangler recognizes the power of television to make learning science fun. His social media videos have been viewed over 1 billion times, and his books and online experiments are widely used by parents and educators to increase student engagement in STEM-based careers.
Seats are limited. Get your tickets now for the 2023 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit.
2023 keynote topic: Best day ever
Steve Spangler is the science teacher you always wanted in school. Without warning, things would fizz, pop and explode and the next thing you know his students were chanting “Best day ever!” But something else happened… amidst all that fun, Steve discovered that his students engaged at a higher level, listened with greater intention and were eager to learn more.
During this entertaining and inspirational presentation, Steve will demonstrate how BEST DAY EVER moments are more than just a feeling or emotion. BEST DAY EVER is a powerful principle that helps educators create experiences that stimulate engagement at the highest levels and help students build connections that spark critical thinking and creativity.
You’ll leave inspired to connect differently, challenged to think differently, and committed to engage differently as you set out to create your own BEST DAY EVER™ experiences.
Ohio STEM Innovation Summit: Early bird registration now open
Early bird and room block reservations will close on April 19, 2023. Registration for the summit will close April 26, 2023.
Come join us as we Explore the Astonishing and celebrate STEM educators across Ohio.
More about Steve
A teacher’s teacher, Spangler travels extensively, offering professional development workshops to educators at all levels. These workshops focus on inquiry-based learning, highlighting best practices for classroom teachers with research-guided strategies for purpose-driven engagement.
With over 30 years of experience and 6,500+ presentations, Spangler was inducted into the prestigious National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame in 2010, making him one of only 242 professional speakers in the world to receive this honor.
Spangler’s passion for inspiring students and educators worldwide has also earned him a spot on the Global Gurus Top 30 in Education for the past two years. In 2022, Spangler joined the faculty at High Point University as the STEM Educator in Residence, working with students and faculty to create transformational experiences.

