ITYC Summit

Hilton Alexandria Old Town and NSF Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
July 29-31, 2025
By invitation only
Join us for a groundbreaking Summit, the first-ever meeting of invited awardees dedicated to the NSF's IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) program. This gathering is designed to forge a vibrant community of TYC STEM leaders, empowering you to drive transformative change in STEM education.
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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.
This Summit offers a valuable opportunity to build a collaborative network of TYC STEM leaders. Through collaborative discussions, sharing expertise, and strategic connections, we'll work together to advance knowledge, strengthen our institutions, and empower the next generation of STEM professionals. Travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and meals during the event will be covered for participants.
Watch the Informational Webinar from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Learn More
At this webinar, we discussed the logistics of the event and answered questions that arose by participants. Please watch the webinar and feel free to contact SERC with any outstanding questions.
Join us to contribute to the future of STEM education at two-year colleges. Connect with peers, foster innovation, and promote lasting impact.
Summit Conveners
- Eric Baer, Highline College
- Heather Macdonald, William & Mary
- Ellen Iverson, Carleton College
Summit Consultant
- Sharon Zuber, William & Mary
Staff
- Amy Collette, Science Education Resource Center
- John McDaris, Science Education Resource Center
- Holly Kelchner, Science Education Resource Center