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2024 Professional Development Institute

will be returning to the Benton Convention Center

Winston-Salem, NC

November 7 - 8, 2024

Theme:

Rocking out the new standards in an ever-changing world!!

PDI Sessions (SCHED) - frequently updated

Pre-Conference Field Trip to Pilot Mountain

Undergraduate Students - Free PDI Registration with New Membership until 9/30

Register for PDI - credit card payments only after 10/25

NCSTA gives a special thanks to our sponsoring vendors.

Donate to the Paul H Taylor Trust Fund

PDI Vendor Services

PDI Vendor Registration

Vendor Secure Online Registration is Now Open!

Vendor Services for the NCSTA Professional Development Institute Conference is now open. Vendors will be able to create a Vendor account, purchase products, services and much more securely online.

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PDI Keynote Speakers

Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Dr. Carol O'Donnell is the director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, which is dedicated to transforming K-12 Education through Science in collaboration with communities across the globe.

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E. is an Engineer, Educator and Entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His technical experience includes 15+ years as a NASA Researcher, Bridge Design Engineer, and Adjunct Professor.