NISE 2024 Conference Information

Northern Illinois Science Educators (NISE) is pleased to announce that our 9th annual NISE Conference, "NISE 2024: Nurturing Innovation, Sharing Expertise," will be held Monday, November 18, 2024 at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville, IL. All K-16 science educators are encouraged to attend the in-person conference. Our goal is to bring science educators together to collaborate and share ideas and methods for best practices in science education. The day will be filled with more than 35 presentations and double session workshops. Topics will range from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to technology in the science classroom.

Please be aware that while there may be other science education conferences held at this venue this fall, our NISE conference on November 18th is the original and highly regarded event that educators have attended annually since 2014.

Download a flyer about the conference to share with colleagues!

Register For The Conference Now! (OPEN: Until Nov. 1)

(Questions? Email: conference@nise.us)

Conference Theme

This year our conference theme, "Nurturing Innovation, Sharing Expertise" looks to nurture your passion for science teaching through innovation and the sharing of expertise across all grade levels and content areas.

Featured Speakers

Due to the demand for the conference and venue space restrictions, we typically offer several "Featured Speakers" rather than a single keynote. These are nationally recognized experts on the NGSS, STEM, science, and science teaching.

[More information on these speakers will be available in late Sept. / early Oct.]

Hands-On Workshops

Again this year, we plan to offer several double session, hands-on workshops included with the conference fee. These hands-on workshops will allow for 1.5 hours of presenter led group work, collaboration, and activities. Some of these workshops will have limited seating and require a special sign-up process after registration.

[More information on Workshop offerings will be posted here as they finalized.]

[NOTE: Workshop information and a sign-up link will be emailed to all registered attendees about a week or so before the conference. Sign-up is on a first-come first-serve basis.]

Conference Location

NIU Naperville Conference Center is centrally located along the Chicago area's north/south (I-355) and east/west (I-88) corridors. It is just a few minutes south of I-88 on Diehl Rd, using the Naperville Rd. / Freedom Dr. exit and 5 minutes from I-355 using I-88.

NIU Naperville Conference Center
Address: 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
Website: https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/meetings/naperville/event-spaces.shtml
 

Call for Presentations

  • Call for Presentations (CFP) for the NISE 2024 Conference... [More Info]

Just the Facts

NISE 2024

Date: November 18, 2024 (Mon)
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: NIU Naperville Conference Ctr
1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL
Food: Lunch Included
Cost: $180
($170 ea. for 5+ on one PO)
($160 ea. for 10+ on one PO)
(Pre-Service Teachers: $90 ea.)
Seats: 500 (Max)
CPDUs: Up to 5 hrs
Reg: Pre-Registration Required
(Opens TBD)
Audience: K-16 Science Teachers & Admin.
Topics: NGSS, Instructional Delivery,
Assessment, Curriculum Dev,
Classroom Tech., Science Admin,
and more ...
 

Hotel Information

  • Are you coming from out of town and need a hotel room? There are 6 major hotels within walking distance of the NIU Naperville Conference Center. Many of them offer free shuttle service in the immediate area (NIU conference center, local restaurants, downtown Naperville, and some even to local malls). Contact us if you have any questions.
    Contact: conference@nise.us

Exhibitor Information

  • Are you looking to be an exhibitor or vendor at our conference? Looking to advertise to our attendees by sponsoring a room, food, or a scholarship?
    Email Us: conference@nise.us