2025 Share-a-Thons

Do you have a favorite science activity that you would like to present at our PDI Share-a-thons?

NCSTA is looking for science educators who are willing to share. Those who volunteer must register for the conference and bring a copy or a web link of their activity. We expect activities to be very engaging and closely aligned to North Carolina’s Science Standards.

This year we have made some changes!

The Elementary Share-a-thon will be at 8:30 on Thursday morning. If you are interested, please submit your Elementary Share-a-Thon information here. For questions and/or more information, contact Brad Rhew or Angela Adams.

The Middle/High Share-a-thon will be all day Thursday. Tables will be available throughout the Benton Lobby for sharing. You will be assigned a space for presenting/displaying your activity. We will provide table tents to identify your subject area. You can chose the time/times that you want to be present at your table. You should plan to have copies of your activity or copies of your web link. Please submit your Middle/High Share-a-Thon information here. For questions and/or more information, contact Kristen Kane.

Please consider coming to this year’s PDI and sharing your best innovative and creative hands-on lesson or activity. Download these suggestions for your Share session.

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PDI Keynote Speakers

Amy D'Amico

Amy D'Amico joined the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) in 2013 as the Division Director of Professional Services. She oversees Professional Development and Leadership Development initiatives at SSEC.

National Geographic Explorer

Pamela C. Silva Diaz is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her work focuses on strengthening climate resilience and adaptation through technology development and collaborative innovation. Through her business, PamLab Design and Engineering, she facilitates participatory design processes in community contexts and provides engineering services to develop hardware solutions.