Missouri S&T’s Kummer Center for STEM Education and the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) are delighted to welcome both returning and first‑time attendees to this year’s conference. Each year, this gathering brings together educators, afterschool professionals, STEM advocates, administrators, and community partners from across Missouri and beyond. Whether you’ve been part of this community for years or are joining us for the first time, we’re excited to have you with us.

Our shared mission is to expand access to high‑quality STEM learning opportunities—during the school day, after school, and throughout the entire learning ecosystem. This conference is designed to spark new ideas, strengthen collaborations, and empower attendees with the tools, strategies, and inspiration needed to support the next generation of curious thinkers, problem‑solvers, and innovators.