All participants are REQUIRED to sign up during AISES National Conference registration in order to attend these special activities. Space is limited and some activities require a purchased ticket.
Wednesday, October 2 (Pre-conference day)
STEM Activity Day
Wednesday, October 2 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Audience - 250 pre-college students (middle school and high school only)
This fun, interactive day of activities will include hands-on STEM-themed ideas and challenges. Start your AISES National Conference off right with a full afternoon of STEM activities and information. This event includes chances to win great prizes! STEM Activity Day will feature a Marketplace where middle school and high school students and educators can learn more about AISES PK-12 opportunities! Food and beverages will be provided.
- Agenda
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9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Badge Pickup at Registration Desk
12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. Orientation
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. AISES PK12 Marketplace
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Session Block One
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. BREAK (go to next activity)
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Session Block Two
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BREAK (go to next activity)
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session Block Three
Thursday, October 3 (First conference day)
San Antonio Zoo Tour
Thursday, October 3 from 1:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
Audience - All registered attendees
Max: 60 attendees
3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Bus ride: 15 minutes
All tours have a $5 non-refundable commitment fee.
Pickup/Meeting Location – Main Entrance of the Convention Center on Market St.
Sponsored by Tribal Aid Benefit Concerts Foundation
Zoo admission fee covered by Tribal Aid Benefit Concerts Foundation
Join us for discovery and conversation with experts in the following areas of the San Antonio Zoo: Conservation & Research, Construction, Animal Ambassador Team, Animal Care Specialist, Veterinaries, and Finance. Experience videos about the zoo’s accomplishments over the past year and how it has been supporting an Indigenous Tribe in Brazil. There will also be a guest speaker from the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Music Engineer Department.
- Tour Agenda
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1:30: Depart Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
2:00: Arrive SA Zoo and check in to the Education Center
2:05: Break up into 2 groups
Group 1/ Group 2
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm Speaker #1
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm Speaker #2
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm Speaker #3
2:40 pm - 2:50 pm Speaker #4
2:50 pm – 3:00 pm Speaker #5
3:05 pm - 4:40 pm Begin exploring the zoo. The Zoo Engineer will tour the Gorilla Habitat with both groups.
4:45 pm Group exits and load bus
5:10 pm Arrive at the Convention Center
Student Hackathon
Thursday, October 3 from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Audience – High school and college students
Room Location: Room 206A Convention Center
Sponsored by Chevron
Strategize, discover, build your tech skills, and network! During this mini-Hackathon for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, participants will work with industry professionals on a software project. Show your talent; test your limits; and have fun meeting interesting people while putting your best efforts forward. There will also be lots of FOOD, DRINKS, and PRIZES! Space is limited so hurry and register now!
Graduate Student Mixer
Thursday, October 3 from 7:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Audience - 150 graduate and master level college students
Room Location: Lone Star Prefunction A - Grand Hyatt Hotel
Sponsored by the Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Be part of this fun and interactive networking session for Masters/Doctoral Students level student attendees. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Friday, October 4 (Second conference day)
Professionals Networking Reception (Ticket purchase required)
Friday, October 4 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Audience - 200 professionals and college students
Room Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF - Grand Hyatt Hotel
Ticket price: $45
Sponsored by the Clorox Company
This fun and interactive event welcomes professional and student members that are about to become professionals to network in a comfortable setting. Students will also be able to interact with Professional Chapter representatives and talk about professional membership. The event is intended for professionals and college students that will soon be entering the work force. Space is limited. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Saturday, October 5 (Final conference day)
Student Awards Luncheon
Saturday, October 4 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Audience - 500 middle school, high school, and college students
Room Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF - Grand Hyatt Hotel
Sponsored by the Department of the Air Force and the National Security Agency
This event honors the incredible STEM talent at AISES from scholarship awardees to interns, as well as the exemplary chapters who power, connect, and elevate the AISES mission. All student research presenters should attend the Luncheon as research award winners will be announced.
Closing Banquet
Saturday, October 4 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Audience – All registered attendees
Room Location: Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
The Closing Awards Banquet features live entertainment, pays tribute to the AISES Professional of the Year Award winners, Partner Service Award recipients, and much more!