STAM MTS PD Day 2026

Welcome to a day of exciting learning onsite, online, and outside, for science educators of all levels and interests.
About this Event

Welcome to STAM MTS PD Day 2026

Please consult the most current PDF of the sessions at our website

• Sessions fill up and presenters make changes occasionally, this PDF is the most updated (and may be different than the one on MTS's website)

NOTE: Virtual and Off-site registrations close on Oct. 19th. at 4pm.

In person registration will be active until day of. Walk up registrations are accepted at MTS PD Day (but selection will be limited).

Registration process

• Below select "reserve a spot"
• Select either the Membership + conference or non-member fee
• It is optional to select a lunch ticket (note lunch is served at Garden City Collegiate)
• A limited number of student tickets are available, but you must send evidence of your current enrolment at a University to [email protected] or your ticket will be refunded (minus fees)
• Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event, minus eventbrite fees.

Session selection:

• Once you get to the payment page use the options there to select your sessions.
• The initial questions will control what sessions you can see, and select.
• Please make sure you register for sessions that are in separate slots (A, B, C, or D) and not double book yourself, as there are limited number of spaces in each session.

Welcome from the STAM President

Welcome to the 66th Annual STAM MTS PD Day. On behalf of the Science Teachers' Association of Manitoba (STAM), thank you for joining us as we celebrate curiosity, creativity, and excellence in science education. We are delighted to have you with us for a day of professional learning, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas that inspire and strengthen science teaching across Manitoba.

We invite you to join us at the STAM Annual General Meeting during the lunch break to learn more about the benefits of STAM membership, the supports, and opportunities available for you and your science program, and the many ways you can become involved with our vibrant professional community.

We hope you enjoy a rewarding and inspiring day, and we thank you for being part of this year's event.

Dr. John Wren

STAM President

Welcome from the STAM MTS PD Day Chair

Welcome! This year's conference theme, 'Curiosity Creates the Future,' celebrates innovative science teaching that inspires inquiry, critical thinking, scientific literacy, and responsible use of AI. Thank you to our presenters, volunteers, sponsors, and participants for making this event possible.

Dr. Anju Bajaj

STAM MTS PD Day Chair

Sessions descriptions can be found on our website: https://sciencemanitoba.ca/professional-development/

Please refer to these descriptions when making your choices for the event.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and morning coffee
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
A slot - Sessions Begin
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
B slot - second session
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch break
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
STAM AGM - Door Prize draw for attendees!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
C slot - Afternoon Sessions begin
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM
D slot - final session of the event