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Conferences
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We have gathered the following online resources to help students build their knowledge and encourage
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*Best Education Conferences for 2025–2026
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-education-conferences/
The 2026 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference
https://www.k12six.org/2026-k12six-conference
CEC 2026 Convention & Expo
https://cecconvention.org/
Future of Education Technology Conference 2026
https://www.fetc.org/
Bett- Conference 2026
https://www.bettshow.com/
TCEA- Conference 2026
https://tcea.org/
LitCon 2026
https://literacyconference.org/
Innovative Schools Summit 2026
https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/
Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) 2026
https://www.deelac.com/
AASA National Conference on Education 2026
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-education-conferences/
CEC 2026 Convention & Expo
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-education-conferences/
TESOL 2026 Convention & Expo
https://www.tesol.org/
PBL (project-based learning) World Conference 2026
https://www.pblworks.org/pbl-
world?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA57G5BhDUARIsACgCYnyhTalvr83zGr37PO9ff3pQBA9nVTrh
54CxwsWb7bUykPAcrPQVrJ4aAm1mEALw_wcB
Science on the Grand: A STEAM Conference for K-8 Inquiry-based Educators
https://vaieducation.org/for-educators/science-on-the-grand/
National Rural Education Association
https://nrea.net/nfare/
*Calendar for 2026 Science Fairs and STEM Competitions Season: Dates and How to Win
https://learn.futureforward.app/2025/12/12/science-fair-stem-compete-calendar-2026/
Top STEM Award: The Regeneron Science Talent Search
https://www.futureforward.app/blog/regeneron-science-talent-search-sts/
How to Win the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC)
https://www.futureforward.app/blog/how-to-win-the-thermo-fisher-scientific-junior-innovators-challenge-
jic/
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators – A Complete Guide to the Junior Science and
Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
https://www.futureforward.app/blog/jshs-junior-science-and-humanities-symposium/
3M Young Scientist Challenge: Great STEM Exposure for Middle School
https://www.futureforward.app/blog/3m-young-scientist-challenge-stem-for-middle-school/
iFoRE (International Fair of Research and Education)
https://events.projectboard.world/ifore2025/details
How to Prepare to Compete and Win
https://learn.futureforward.app/2025/12/12/science-fair-stem-compete-calendar-2026/
Success in science fairs doesn’t start with the experiment—it starts with a plan.
Whether you’re targeting STS, ISEF, or Thermo Fisher JIC, here’s how students can build standout
submissions:
- Start Early & Build Skills: Engage in research or engineering projects as soon as possible. Many STS finalists started projects in middle school or freshman year. Join research classes, science clubs, or summer programs. The key is a sustained project that can grow each year.
- Align with Interests: Choose a question you’re passionate about. Look at past winners to see what topics have gone far. However, your unique approach matters more than the topic itself. Prepare clear abstracts and presentations – practice explaining your work to non-experts. (Competitions often award “communication” as part of judging.)
- Network & Resources: Use online guides and mentor networks. For updated guides, how-to resources, and in-depth advice on competing in science fairs, explore our Learning Hub, where we cover everything from choosing a project idea to understanding national judging rubrics. The Society’s Pathways series and Science News have advice on doing research. Talk to previous contestants or teachers. For example, a student preparing for STS might seek feedback on their research report from science teachers or college researchers.
- Make Application-Season Plans: Mark calendars months ahead. For STS, start the application in the fall (since it closes early November). For ISEF and JIC, know when to submit your fair projects. For 3M Young Scientist, begin scripting and filming your video by spring of your 6th–8th grade year. Missing a deadline can mean waiting another year
- Maximize Achievements: On college apps, highlight not just that you competed, but what you did. E.g., “Advancing to the STS Top 300 (top 12% of 2,500 entrants) with my AI research” or “Selected as a Regeneron ISEF finalist (one of ~1,800 worldwide), presenting my solar energy project.” Use concrete numbers (we cite them here) to impress readers with the competition’s selectivity. The Society and Sigma Xi websites can provide such stats (our citations above provide examples).
- Beyond the Top Prizes: Remember that making it to semifinals or nationals often comes with awards too. For instance, STS “Scholars” (Top 300) earn $2k, and all ISEF finalists get at least a modest cash award. These accomplishments also unlock alumni networks and scholarship opportunities (Society alumni often get invited to honor programs, and colleges sometimes offer scholarships to finalists).
- Leverage STEM Scholarships: Many of these competitions directly tie into scholarships. JSHS oral winners receive DoD tuition scholarships (convert to a statement on your application). Some college STEM programs specifically recruit ISEF or STS winners with scholarships. Investigate each event’s alumni programs (STS and ISEF have alumni networks) for additional opportunities.
https://www.futureforward.app/stem-compete/
50 STEM Competitions for Students in 2026
https://www.sciencefair.io/guide/50-stem-competitions-for-students
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