2027 ITYC Summit

The Westin Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, VA

July 27-29, 2027; with a pre-Summit day for New Awardees - July 26, 2027

By invitation only

Join us for the second ITYC Summit, dedicated to projects funded by the NSF's IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) program. This gathering will continue to build the vibrant community of TYC STEM leaders begun during the 2025 inaugural Summit, empowering you to drive transformative change in STEM education.

Why Attend

  • Connect and Collaborate: Network with fellow ITYC awardees, prospective PIs, and NSF program officers from across the nation. Share your expertise, learn from others, and build lasting professional relationships.
  • Enhance Student Success: Explore evidence-based practices that increase student success, strengthen undergraduate research, and pave pathways to the STEM workforce.
  • Solve Real-World Challenges: Engage in interactive sessions and working groups to address critical challenges facing TYC STEM education and collaboratively develop impactful solutions.
  • Unlock Funding Opportunities: Gain firsthand insights into NSF program opportunities tailored for TYCs. Discover strategies for developing compelling grant proposals and securing funding for your innovative projects.
  • Amplify Your Impact: Tell others about your results and lessons learned, explore effective strategies for leading grant-funded projects, and contribute to the national dialogue on STEM education.

Informational Webinar

January 29, 2027
12:00 pm PT | 1:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm ET

There will be an informational webinar in late January that will discuss the logistics of the event and answer questions posed by participants. The webinar will be recorded and posted here after the event.

Summit Conveners

Consultants

  • Sharon Zuber, William & Mary
  • Jennifer Koster, Piedmont Virginia Community College

Staff