2024 PDI

NCSTA 2024 Professional Development Institute

Nov. 7 - 8, 2024

Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

The NCSTA Professional Development Institute is our annual conference and will be held on November 7-8 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The PDI consists of 2 days of concurrent sessions, a general meeting, two keynote speakers, our exhibit hall filled with vendors and other fun-filled educational activities. Up to 1.2 CEU credits can be earned during the two day conference.

Registration - Credit Cards only after 10/25

Sessions Schedule (SCHED)

PDI Strands

Hotel Information

Presenter Information

Exhibitor Information

Keynote Speakers - Dr. Carol O'Donnell and Dr. Nehemiah Mabry

General Schedule

Share-a-Thons

PDI Mini-Grants

Letter to Principal

Prizes

Pre-Conference Field Trip to Pilot Mountain - Full

Thank you 2024 PDI Sponsors!

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.