You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.
7:30am EDT
8:30am EDT
Session #1 Opening Ceremony & Keynote: Level Up Every Learner with AI
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am EDT
Speakers 
National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve
Eric has been in education for 34 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of...
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Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development...
Read More →
10:00am EDT
10:45am EDT
Source Code Session #2: The Rise of the Machines: An Introduction to AI for Educators (AI in the Classroom is the expansion pack session)
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Speakers
Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1
- Audience All, K-5, 6-8, 9-12
- Subject All, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Special Education, Humanities/Arts, STEM, Interdisciplinary, Family-Community Events
- Tags AI, Why AI?, Introduction
- Location/Room Number C123
10:45am EDT
Source Code Session #3: Session #3 AI-AI-Oh! Awesome AI Uses in Education
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Speakers
National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve
Eric has been in education for 34 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Large Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 2, 3
- Audience All, K-5, 6-8, 9-12
- Subject All
- Tags AI, Tools, Strategies, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Productivity, Problem Solving, Ethics, Feedback, Collaboration
- Location/Room Number B186
- Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords); Access to required instructional materials for the classes that they teach (textbooks, online coursework, syllabi, etc.); Academic standards for their subject; Assessments
10:45am EDT
10:45am EDT
Source Code Session #5: Let's Chat: Building Personalized Chatbot Activities for Any Classroom
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Speakers 
Social Studies Instructor, Lugoff-Elgin High School, Kershaw County School District
Amy Fetzer, M.A., M.Ed., EdD. Candidate, UofSC. Mrs. Fetzer has been an educator since 1999 with a masters degrees in Curriculum & Instruction as well as Divergent Learning. She has taught all subjects in grades 2-12 while continuously focusing on the use of manipulatives and technology...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, K-5, Administrator, Instructional Coach
- Subject Social Studies, Cross-Disciplinary, English Language Arts, Humanities/Arts, Mathematics, Science, Special Education, STEM
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Ethics, Individualization, Integrated, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C129
- Participants should bring...Part Their free drink ticket!
10:45am EDT
Source Code Session #6: AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Speakers 
Associate Professor of Literacy Education, College of Charleston
Dr. W. Ian O'Byrne is Associate Professor of Literacy Education at the College of Charleston and principal consultant of Digitally Literate, LLC. For over 20 years, he has worked at the intersection of AI literacy, digital literacy, and educator professional development, with particular...
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Source Code Session,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
10:45am EDT
Source Code Session #7: How to get students to think critically about AI
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Speakers 
Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, Clemson University College of Education
Dr. Bannister has two decades of experience conducting school-based research in mathematics education and the learning sciences. She has over 25 years as a mathematics educator, and has designed and facilitated 500+ hours of PD.
Dean‘s Professor (Associate Professor) in Human-Centered Computing, School of Computing, Clemson University
Our online lives are full of small but difficult decisions. Which app should I install? Should I post this on Facebook or not? Which YouTube video should I watch? What will this e-commerce website do with my personal information? In my research I try to understand the psychological...
Read More →
Assistant Professor, Clemson University School of Computing
Dr. Park is an expert in online safety for adolescents. Her research integrates human-centered design and AI to co-develop tools that empower teens to critically engage with AI systems and take control of their digital lives.
12:00pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #3X (Part 1): AI-AI-Oh! Awesome AI Uses in Education
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve
Eric has been in education for 34 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of...
Read More →
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #5X (Part 1): Building Personalized Chatbot Activities for Any Classroom
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Social Studies Instructor, Lugoff-Elgin High School, Kershaw County School District
Amy Fetzer, M.A., M.Ed., EdD. Candidate, UofSC. Mrs. Fetzer has been an educator since 1999 with a masters degrees in Curriculum & Instruction as well as Divergent Learning. She has taught all subjects in grades 2-12 while continuously focusing on the use of manipulatives and technology...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, K-5
- Subject Social Studies, Cross-Disciplinary, English Language Arts, Humanities/Arts, Mathematics, Science, Special Education, STEM
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Ethics, Individualization, Integrated, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C129
- Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords);Academic standards for their subject;Assessments;Access to required instructional materials for the classes that they teach (textbooks, online coursework, syllabi, etc.);Other
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #6X (Part 1): AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C126
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #7X (Part 1): How to get students to think critically about AI
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Dean‘s Professor (Associate Professor) in Human-Centered Computing, School of Computing, Clemson University
Our online lives are full of small but difficult decisions. Which app should I install? Should I post this on Facebook or not? Which YouTube video should I watch? What will this e-commerce website do with my personal information? In my research I try to understand the psychological...
Read More →
Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, Clemson University College of Education
Dr. Bannister has two decades of experience conducting school-based research in mathematics education and the learning sciences. She has over 25 years as a mathematics educator, and has designed and facilitated 500+ hours of PD.
Assistant Professor, Clemson University School of Computing
Dr. Park is an expert in online safety for adolescents. Her research integrates human-centered design and AI to co-develop tools that empower teens to critically engage with AI systems and take control of their digital lives.
2:30pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #3X (Part 2): AI-AI-Oh! Awesome AI Uses in Education
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve
Eric has been in education for 34 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of...
Read More →
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #5X (Part 2): Building Personalized Chatbot Activities for Any Classroom
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Social Studies Instructor, Lugoff-Elgin High School, Kershaw County School District
Amy Fetzer, M.A., M.Ed., EdD. Candidate, UofSC. Mrs. Fetzer has been an educator since 1999 with a masters degrees in Curriculum & Instruction as well as Divergent Learning. She has taught all subjects in grades 2-12 while continuously focusing on the use of manipulatives and technology...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, K-5
- Subject Social Studies, Cross-Disciplinary, English Language Arts, Humanities/Arts, Mathematics, Science, Special Education, STEM
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Ethics, Individualization, Integrated, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C129
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #6X (Part 2): AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C126
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #7X (Part 2): How to get students to think critically about AI
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, Clemson University College of Education
Dr. Bannister has two decades of experience conducting school-based research in mathematics education and the learning sciences. She has over 25 years as a mathematics educator, and has designed and facilitated 500+ hours of PD.
Dean‘s Professor (Associate Professor) in Human-Centered Computing, School of Computing, Clemson University
Our online lives are full of small but difficult decisions. Which app should I install? Should I post this on Facebook or not? Which YouTube video should I watch? What will this e-commerce website do with my personal information? In my research I try to understand the psychological...
Read More →
Assistant Professor, Clemson University School of Computing
Dr. Park is an expert in online safety for adolescents. Her research integrates human-centered design and AI to co-develop tools that empower teens to critically engage with AI systems and take control of their digital lives.
5:00pm EDT
7:00pm EDT
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #10: Exploring the Power of AI in Community-Educator Partnerships
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers 
Senior Economic Development Manager, NCGrowth | UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
Dr. Darlene Deberry serves as the Senior Economic Development Manager for NCGrowth, a national center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, where she works to advance inclusive economic opportunity. Her career includes working with Community Development Financial...
Read More →
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #14: Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers
Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development...
Read More →
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #8: Enough Data Science To Be Dangerous: Data Science Across Disciplines
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers 
Computer Science & Mathematics Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Taylor is a Mathematics and Computer Science Instructor at the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics. He taught high school and college mathematics for over a decade before joining the CS department at GSSM. He has an MA in Pure Mathematics from Bowling Green...
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9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #9: No AI Left Alone in the Science Classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers 
Biology Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jennifer Brown is a biology instructor at SCGSSM, where her teaching focuses on Molecular Biology, Botany, and Marine Biology. With over 17 years of experience in education, she has contributed to the use of real-life data in classrooms and brings that expertise into the Google AI...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12
- Subject Science
- Tags AI, Data Science
- Location/Room Number C104
- Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords);Touch screen device (tablet, phone, laptop);Access to required instructional materials for the classes that they teach (textbooks, online coursework, syllabi, etc.)
10:15am EDT
10:30am EDT
Source Code Session #11: Discovery Education From Awareness to Action: Building AI Confidence and Classroom-Ready Digital Skills
FILLING
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Speakers 
Senior Manager, Statewide and Strategic Partnerships, Discovery Education
Dr. Andrea Lance is a strategic education partnerships leader who supports statewide initiatives, professional learning, and cross-sector collaboration across South Carolina. As Senior Manager at Discovery Education, she helps connect K–12 education, STEM, career readiness, and...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience All
- Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Individualization, Integrated, Tools, Strategies
- Location/Room Number C123
10:30am EDT
10:30am EDT
Source Code Session #8 [Repeated]: Enough Data Science To Be Dangerous: Data Science Across Disciplines
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Speakers
Computer Science & Mathematics Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Taylor is a Mathematics and Computer Science Instructor at the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics. He taught high school and college mathematics for over a decade before joining the CS department at GSSM. He has an MA in Pure Mathematics from Bowling Green...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, High School, Higher Education
- Subject Cross-Disciplinary, Interdisciplinary
- Tags Collaboration, Data Science, Integrated
- Location/Room Number C113
- Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords);Academic standards for their subject;Access to required instructional materials for the classes that they teach (textbooks, online coursework, syllabi, etc.);Writing utensil
11:45am EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #10X (Part 1): Exploring the Power of AI in Community-Educator Partnerships
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Senior Economic Development Manager, NCGrowth | UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
Dr. Darlene Deberry serves as the Senior Economic Development Manager for NCGrowth, a national center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, where she works to advance inclusive economic opportunity. Her career includes working with Community Development Financial...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, K-5
- Subject All, FBLA, DECA, Family-Community Events
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Ethics, Community
- Location/Room Number C125
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #11X (Part 1): Discovery Education From Awareness to Action: Building AI Confidence and Classroom-Ready Digital Skills
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Senior Manager, Statewide and Strategic Partnerships, Discovery Education
Dr. Andrea Lance is a strategic education partnerships leader who supports statewide initiatives, professional learning, and cross-sector collaboration across South Carolina. As Senior Manager at Discovery Education, she helps connect K–12 education, STEM, career readiness, and...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience All
- Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Individualization, Integrated, Tools, Strategies
- Location/Room Number C123
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #14X (Part 1): Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development...
Read More →
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #6X [Part 3: Cohort Continued]: AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C126
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #9X (Part 1): No AI Left Alone in the Science Classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Biology Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jennifer Brown is a biology instructor at SCGSSM, where her teaching focuses on Molecular Biology, Botany, and Marine Biology. With over 17 years of experience in education, she has contributed to the use of real-life data in classrooms and brings that expertise into the Google AI...
Read More →
2:30pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #10X (Part 2): Exploring the Power of AI in Communities | Educators Edition
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Senior Economic Development Manager, NCGrowth | UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
Dr. Darlene Deberry serves as the Senior Economic Development Manager for NCGrowth, a national center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, where she works to advance inclusive economic opportunity. Her career includes working with Community Development Financial...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, K-5
- Subject All, FBLA, DECA, Family-Community Events
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Ethics, Community
- Location/Room Number C125
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #11X (Part 2): Discovery Education From Awareness to Action: Building AI Confidence and Classroom-Ready Digital Skills
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Senior Manager, Statewide and Strategic Partnerships, Discovery Education
Dr. Andrea Lance is a strategic education partnerships leader who supports statewide initiatives, professional learning, and cross-sector collaboration across South Carolina. As Senior Manager at Discovery Education, she helps connect K–12 education, STEM, career readiness, and...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience All
- Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Individualization, Integrated, Tools, Strategies
- Location/Room Number C123
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #14X (Part 2): Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development...
Read More →
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #6X [Part 4: Cohort Continued]: AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C126
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #9X (Part 2): No AI Left Alone in the Science Classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Biology Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jennifer Brown is a biology instructor at SCGSSM, where her teaching focuses on Molecular Biology, Botany, and Marine Biology. With over 17 years of experience in education, she has contributed to the use of real-life data in classrooms and brings that expertise into the Google AI...
Read More →
4:30pm EDT
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #13: Integrating AI Tools with Curated, Reliable, and Controlled Resources
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers 
Engineering Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Haiqing Kaczkowski is an Engineering Instructor at the SCGSSM, where she connects engineering principles to real-world applications. With more than 35 years of combined experience in education and industry, she has observed first-hand how emerging technologies—especially computer...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, High School, Administrator
- Subject Engineering, Technology
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical thinking, Integrated, Tools
- Location/Room Number C112
- Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords);Touch screen device (tablet, phone, laptop);Access to required instructional materials for the classes that they teach (textbooks, online coursework, syllabi, etc.)
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #15: AI as a Thinking Partner: Teaching Students to Question, Not Copy
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers 
Mathematics Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Wilson Harvey is a mathematics instructor at SCGSSM, where he has taught courses such as precalculus, calculus, discrete structures, abstract algebra, and number theory. With 9 years of experience in post-secondary and secondary education, he was chosen as a MAA Project NExT Fellow...
Read More →
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #16: AI and Image Data for Plant Sciences
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Speakers 
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University
Trevor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University. The Rife Lab focuses on developing efficient tools, technologies, and methods to optimize plant breeding and genetics research and works with both national and international...
Read More →
9:00am EDT
10:15am EDT
10:30am EDT
10:30am EDT
10:30am EDT
Source Code Session #20: Beyond AI Tools: Teaching About AI, Not Just With AI
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Speakers 
English Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Kathryn Vignone is an English Instructor at SCGSSM where she teaches writing, art history, and interdisciplinary topics that explore the social, ethical, and human dimensions of science and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Cornell University...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12
- Subject Cross-Disciplinary, English Language Arts, Humanities/Arts, Social Studies, STEM
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Why AI?, Writing
11:45am EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #13X (Part 1): Integrating AI Tools with Curated, Reliable, and Controlled Resources
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Engineering Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Haiqing Kaczkowski is an Engineering Instructor at the SCGSSM, where she connects engineering principles to real-world applications. With more than 35 years of combined experience in education and industry, she has observed first-hand how emerging technologies—especially computer...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator
- Subject Engineering, Technology
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical thinking, Integrated, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C112
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #15X (Part 1): AI as a Thinking Partner: Teaching Students to Question, Not Copy
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Mathematics Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Wilson Harvey is a mathematics instructor at SCGSSM, where he has taught courses such as precalculus, calculus, discrete structures, abstract algebra, and number theory. With 9 years of experience in post-secondary and secondary education, he was chosen as a MAA Project NExT Fellow...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 9-12
- Subject Mathematics
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Ethics, Feedback, Integrated, Mathematics, Problem solving, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C113
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #16X (Part 1): AI and Image Data for Plant Sciences
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
Biology Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jennifer Brown is a biology instructor at SCGSSM, where her teaching focuses on Molecular Biology, Botany, and Marine Biology. With over 17 years of experience in education, she has contributed to the use of real-life data in classrooms and brings that expertise into the Google AI...
Read More →
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University
Trevor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University. The Rife Lab focuses on developing efficient tools, technologies, and methods to optimize plant breeding and genetics research and works with both national and international...
Read More →
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #20X (Part 1): Beyond AI Tools: Teaching About AI, Not Just With AI
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
English Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Kathryn Vignone is an English Instructor at SCGSSM where she teaches writing, art history, and interdisciplinary topics that explore the social, ethical, and human dimensions of science and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Cornell University...
Read More →
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12
- Subject Cross-Disciplinary, English Language Arts, Humanities/Arts, Social Studies, STEM
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Why AI?, Writing
1:15pm EDT
1:15pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #6X [Part 5 - Cohort Continued]: AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C126
2:30pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #13X (Part 2): Integrating AI Tools with Curated, Reliable, and Controlled Resources
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Engineering Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Haiqing Kaczkowski is an Engineering Instructor at the SCGSSM, where she connects engineering principles to real-world applications. With more than 35 years of combined experience in education and industry, she has observed first-hand how emerging technologies—especially computer...
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Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator
- Subject Engineering, Technology
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical thinking, Integrated, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C112
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #15X (Part 2): AI as a Thinking Partner: Teaching Students to Question, Not Copy
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
Mathematics Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Wilson Harvey is a mathematics instructor at SCGSSM, where he has taught courses such as precalculus, calculus, discrete structures, abstract algebra, and number theory. With 9 years of experience in post-secondary and secondary education, he was chosen as a MAA Project NExT Fellow...
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Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
- Audience 9-12
- Subject Mathematics
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Ethics, Feedback, Integrated, Mathematics, Problem solving, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C113
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #20X (Part 2): Beyond AI Tools: Teaching About AI, Not Just With AI
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Speakers
English Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Dr. Kathryn Vignone is an English Instructor at SCGSSM where she teaches writing, art history, and interdisciplinary topics that explore the social, ethical, and human dimensions of science and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Cornell University...
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Expansion Pack Workshop,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12
- Subject Cross-Disciplinary, English Language Arts, Humanities/Arts, Social Studies, STEM
- Tags AI, Critical thinking, Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Strategies, Why AI?, Writing
- Location/Room Number B186
2:45pm EDT
2:45pm EDT
Expansion Pack Session #6X [Part 6 - Cohort Continued]: AI for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Differentiation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Expansion Pack Workshop,
Institute Cohort
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, K-5, High School, Special Education
- Subject All, Special Education
- Tags AI, Collaboration, Feedback, Individualization, Productivity, Strategies, Tools
- Location/Room Number C130
5:00pm EDT
6:00pm EDT
8:00am EDT
9:00am EDT
9:00am EDT
9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #23: Lean Into AI: Machine Verified Mathematics
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Speakers
Computer Science & Mathematics Instructor, A.I. Faculty Fellow, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Taylor is a Mathematics and Computer Science Instructor at the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics. He taught high school and college mathematics for over a decade before joining the CS department at GSSM. He has an MA in Pure Mathematics from Bowling Green...
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9:00am EDT
Source Code Session #26: Make It Yours: A Practical Introduction to MagicSchoolAI
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Speakers 
Solution Architect, MagicSchoolAI
Karisa Schwanekamp is a Solutions Architect at MagicSchool, where she partners with school districts to implement AI tools that are practical, purposeful, and grounded in real classroom needs. A former educator of 21 years spanning special education, elementary education, STEM...
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District Partnerships - Carolinas, MagicSchoolAI
Derek Lovell partners with school districts across the Carolinas to help educators thoughtfully integrate AI into teaching and learning. With 17 years of experience in K–12 education and EdTech, he is passionate about building strong relationships and supporting districtwide innovation...
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10:00am EDT
10:15am EDT
Source Code Session #24: Administrator’s Session: AI for AI for Teaching, Learning, and Productivity
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Speakers 
Emerging Technology Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies
Dwayne Daily is an Emerging Technology Initiatives Leader at Trane Technologies with more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation and enterprise technology programs across global organizations. He has built and scaled AI and digital platforms, led the rollout of...
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Emerging Technology Initiatives leader, Trane Technologies
Matt Erdman is an Emerging Technology Initiatives leader with special interest in AI. Matt has led large-scale analytics initiatives, built training and mentoring programs, and helped Trane Technologies use research, data, and machine learning to make better decisions. Previously...
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Smart Transformation Engineer & Gen AI Ambassador, Trane Technologies
Rashmi Vadlakonda is a Smart Transformation Engineer at Trane Technologies with a focus on digital transformation, and technology implementation. She has led initiatives in additive manufacturing, manufacturing execution systems, and enterprise technology adoption to improve workflows...
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10:15am EDT
Source Code Session #25:Beyond ChatGPT: Launching South Carolina’s AI Pathway to Meet Graduation Requirements and Workforce Demand
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Speakers 
Career Pathways Specialist, Office of Career Readiness, South Carolina Department of Education
Andrew Cook has over 40 years of experience in computer architecture and software development with a career that expands across three major technology-driven corporations - NCR, AT&T, and Intel. He began as a software developer and systems analyst at NCR and AT&T before moving into...
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Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 2, 3, 1
- Audience 11-12, 9-12, High School, Administrator, Counselor
- Subject CTE, Cross-Disciplinary, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary, Technology
- Tags AI
- Location/Room Number C130
10:15am EDT
Source Code Session #27: AI in Education Today: What Every Educator and Administrator Needs to Know
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Speakers
Solution Architect, MagicSchoolAI
Karisa Schwanekamp is a Solutions Architect at MagicSchool, where she partners with school districts to implement AI tools that are practical, purposeful, and grounded in real classroom needs. A former educator of 21 years spanning special education, elementary education, STEM...
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District Partnerships - Carolinas, MagicSchoolAI
Derek Lovell partners with school districts across the Carolinas to help educators thoughtfully integrate AI into teaching and learning. With 17 years of experience in K–12 education and EdTech, he is passionate about building strong relationships and supporting districtwide innovation...
Read More →
Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 11-12, 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, Higher Education, K-5
- Subject All
- Tags AI, Why AI?, Prompt Engineering
- Location/Room Number C126
- Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords)
10:15am EDT
Source Code Session #28: Keeping Humans in the Loop: AI Use with Integrity
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Speakers 
Senior Program Lead, East Coast The AI Education Project, aiEDU- The AI Education Project
LeNard Pitts is a passionate advocate for educational equity and digital empowerment in underestimated communities. As Senior Program Lead at aiEDU, he builds the critical thinking and human judgment students need to lead in a world shaped by AI. With over a decade of experience...
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Source Code Session,
Small Group
- Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
- Audience 11-12, 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, High School, Higher Education, K-5
- Subject Cross-Disciplinary, Interdisciplinary
- Location/Room Number C125
11:15am EDT
11:45am EDT
Closing Ceremony & Keynote
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Speakers
Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development...
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Thursday July 16, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm
EDT
Hampton Inn Coker Room
203 East Carolina Ave., Hartsville, SC, US
