Events

Each year in February, the Alamo STEM Ecosystem brings together teachers and pre-service teachers from across the San Antonio area for a free, one-day conference dedicated to STEM excellence in the classroom.

San Antonio is home to a wealth of STEM-focused organizations and industries offering cutting-edge tools, programs, and partnerships for educators. This conference connects teachers at every stage of their careers with innovative local resources, helping to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

This event is designed for K-12 educators, pre-service teachers, administrators, higher education faculty and community-based STEM advocates. Sessions will engage participants in hands-on, practical experiences and foster collaboration that educators can take back to their classrooms or programs.

• Get classroom strategies and lesson ideas!
• Connect with local industry resources!
• Engage in hands-on, practical experiences!
• Collaborate with other teachers!
• Visit with 35 exhibitors and get free stuff!

Keynoter: Ryan Saavedra, CEO & Founder, Alt-Bionics  

Alt-Bionics is transforming the fields of prosthetics and humanoid robotics with cutting-edge, yet affordable bionic hands. Ryan holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a dual focus in control systems and electromyographic interfaces. He has melded his technical expertise with a passion for harnessing technology to improve the lives of others.

General Schedule

8:00 am: Doors open; registration begins; breakfast tacos and coffee

8:30 am: Opening presentations, breakout sessions & student panel

12:00 noon: Lunch and STEM expo

1:00 pm: Final round of breakout sessions, survey and CPE certificates