Calendar of Events

“STEM, AI, and the Multilingual Mind: Navigating Digital Culture Shock in the Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 1:20 PM Session Format: Presentation Location: 153 North Building Presenters:    Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: As digital tools and AI rapidly transform STEM education, multilingual learners face unique challenges that go ... Read more

“It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 10:40 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 3 Presenters:      Brittany York (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session will present theoretical viewpoints and research, including the federally-funded M2-Si grant, that illuminate ... Read more

“From Support to Independence Fading Scaffolds in the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 9:20 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 2 Presenters:      Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Multilingual learners often need extra support to fully engage with science content, but the goal is independence. In ... Read more