Nov. 13–15, 2025 | Dallas, TX

The Hildebrand K–12 Outreach Team will host a booth in the conference exhibit hall to engage with Texas science educators and offer information on professional development opportunities and classroom resources. Additionally, the team plans to submit proposals for educator workshops to be held during the conference. CAST is sponsored by the Science Teacher Association of Texas (STAT).

July 14–18, 2025 | Austin, TX

This five-day summer program led by UT Austin faculty members introduces STEM high school teachers to the latest technological innovations in the Texas energy industry. Covers themes such as the global energy marketplace, petroleum engineering, water-energy connection, energy portfolio mix, geothermal energy, carbon storage, and hydrogen storage. Includes hands-on activities and labs; discussion and breakout sessions; online coursework; and opportunities to meet faculty and discuss technology, engineering, careers and other topics in an informal setting. Apply by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 5 p.m.

June 11–12, 2025 | Midland, TX

Workshop
Designed for 7th–12th grade STEM teachers in the Midland/Odessa area. FREE with a $50 refundable registration fee. Gain access to valuable classroom resources and activities focused on oil, gas and energy production and explore the industry firsthand through visits to various field locations and work sites. 17 CPE hours.

April 26, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX

Workshop
Empowers participants to effectively teach earth science and energy concepts through standards-aligned content. Provides hands-on training; lesson plans; resources to engage students and foster a love for science; and information on STEM careers in energy and earth science. 8 CPE hours.

March 18–19, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

Workshops
Energize the Future — Examine energy consumption at both a global and personal level and explore the quantity and types of energy resources required to meet society’s energy demands. Learn kinesthetic and engaging hands-on activities to incorporate into classroom lessons.

Journey Back in Time: Using Fossils to Study Geologic History — Learn how relative dating principles and fossils are used to study Earth’s history and apply your knowledge to arrange a set of fossils into their proper stratigraphic order to be used as a reference sequence. Leave with a better understanding of geologic history and easy-to-use, hands-on activities.