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Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the 2026 RISTA Annual Conference at the RI Nursing Education Center in Providence! Science educators from across Rhode Island are invited for a day of collaboration, professional learning, and inspiration centered on advancing science education.

We are especially excited to welcome Dr. Thomas “T.J.” McKenna of Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development as our keynote speaker. Dr. McKenna is a nationally recognized science educator, founder of Phenomena for NGSS, Director of the Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale, and a leading voice in the intersection of sensemaking, STEM education, and AI in teaching and learning.

RISTA members are invited to take advantage of a discount on the purchase of T.J. McKenna's book, Making Sense of Sensemaking: Designing Authentic K-12 STEM Learning Experiences. Please use the promotional code MSSM26 in the shopping cart to get a 15% discount for prepaid orders placed on the website, shipping within the U.S. Shipping is extra.

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We look forward to learning alongside you on October 24!