ASE 2025 Annual Conference

ASE 2025 Annual Conference

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event’s 3 days and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.

Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

08:45 GMT

BERG: Developing microscopy skills: a plant-rich approach Pope A34Chris Graham BERG: Using AI to deliver the biology curriculum ESLC B05Dr. Neil Ingram • Jane Still Building the Universe: Nuclear physics resources and kit loan scheme Physics C29Christian Diget • Katherine Leech To Taste or Not to Taste! It May Be in Your Genes! Chemistry lab B5Erika Fong Behind the AI curtain: How CENTURY use ML to accelerate learning ESLC C01Christopher Richards Engaging under-represented young people in STEM Pope LT C17Maria Rossini Supporting Climate Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective Pope A1Simon Tresidder • David Preece ASE Project: Why is core maths so important to you? Coates C27Marianne Cutler • Ed Walsh • Sarah Denison • Tom Rainbow Developing and Supporting New Teachers of post 16 Physics Physics labDavid Farley Helping students with threshold concepts in chemistry by emphasising scale Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Simon Colebrook • Zoe Thorn Developing our understanding of enquiry types Pope LT C15Liz Lawrence • Alex Sinclair • Lucy J Wood Our Place on Earth: Raising the voice and agency of young children Pope A17Nikhil Mistry • Emiley Hinton

09:45 GMT

BERG: The Daffodil DNA Project (BERG) Pope A34Jon Hale • Liz Lakin CLEAPSS: Biology practicals that work ESLC C01Ai-Linh Tran Great minds on science education Coates C27James de Winter The Deconstructed Practical Pope LT C15Amanda Clegg • Karen Collns Keynote selected by Teacher Developers' Group: Welcoming diverse pre-service science trainees: transformational practices Pope LT C17Caroline Neuberg • Robert Campbell • Dan Cottle • Rachel Davies Frontier Science: Drawing to learn, teach and assess in science Pope A1Shaaron Ainsworth PhysChemTechTrainer as a teaching and learning resource for Physics (16-19) ESLC B05Tino Delbourgo Spreadsheets, cooking and chemistry... approaches for tricky questions Physics C30Jennyfer Marchant The new AAQs from OCR - Applied Science & Human Biology Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Bethan Foulkes • Amy Brewer • OCR Enabling change through the assessment of thinking scientifically Pope A17Alison Murphy • Natasha Serret The joy of practical primary science - more ideas Coates C22Sarah Sisson • Meg Post Using iPads to enhance Science teaching Chemistry lab B5Tanya White • Phil Herd

10:45 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

11:15 GMT

ASE Project: Using technology to explore authentic data in science classrooms Coates C27Marianne Cutler • Ed Walsh • Sarah Denison • Tom Rainbow CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean How far can we go? Benefits of International collaboration Pope A1Ade Magaji • Glenys Hart • Nasko Stamenov Practical work on the microscale: A small-scale study of student voice Physics C29Louise Glynn • Andy Markwick SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell The Genetics of Sickle Cell Detection and Therapy Chemistry lab B5Erika Fong • Embitec (MiniOne Systems) Coding for climate action - empowering students to tackle environmental challenges through computer science Pope LT C17Vojtech Tichavsky • Amazon in the Community Frontier Science: Where atoms meet AI: Quantum Physics, ChatGPT, and Research-led teaching for the YouTube/TikTok generation Pope LT C15Philip Moriarty BERG: Engaging and challenging high-achieving biology students Pope A34Aaron Bridges Preparing A-level students for Life Sciences and Medicine at University Physics C30Jane Still • Dr. Neil Ingram Scientist's Story Time - Unlocking Rich Contexts in Children's Literature Coates C22Rebecca Riley • Joshua Hammond Using CLEAPSS Primary activities to support learning Pope A17Jason Harding • Maria Pack • Sally Fulford

12:15 GMT

AQA: Assessing Practical Science Pope A17Lisa Mooney • AQA BERG: Fostering pupils interest in science at higher education & beyond Pope A34Carl Harrington • George Witty CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean Developing leadership skills in secondary science Pope A1Tracey Baxter Keynote: Mathematics (and the science curriculum) to 18 Pope LT C17Andrew Noyes SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Using AI in the chemistry classroom - tips, tricks (and failures!) Coates C22Penny Robotham Honorary and Professional Members lunch Chemistry Building FoyerLynn Ladbrook • Jane Oldham • Chris Harrison Panel: How does research influence initial teacher education? Pope LT C15Emily Perry • Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach Using British Science Week to Kick start engagement with STEM in your schoo ESLC B05Susan Matambanadzo What is the nature of science? An exploration of its power and limitations Chemistry lab B5Cathy Priest

13:15 GMT

Keynote: Schooling while home burns? The science teacher's role in educating for sustainability Pope LT C15Paul Vare Reconceptualising the school curriculum to address global challenges Pope A1Andy Markwick Engineering education in primary schools is going well when… Pope LT C17Lynne Bianchi • Dan Powell How to develop exploratory talk Coates C27Alex Black Science outside the primary classroom Pope A17Helen Tiplady • Emma Whewell

14:15 GMT

BERG: Does AI write good science, and does it know whether it can? Evaluating the ability of Generative AI to write and evaluate scientific text Pope A34Nigel Francis • Andrew Shore CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean Formative Assessment Probes - Building Conceptual Understanding in KS3 Pope A17Page Keeley • Ed Walsh Job satisfaction and attrition for physics teachers in the first five years Pope A1Mark Whalley • Ian Horsewell SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Climate Literacy for everyone Pope LT C17Professor Sylvia Knight Top Tips for Inclusive Science Teaching Chemistry lab B5Eleanor Wylie • Sue Woolhouse How to organise and run an A level Chemistry Practical training day Coates C27Peter Heffernan • Juliet Scully Generative AI for Primary Science Teachers Pope LT C15Danny Nicholson Like winning the lottery': CREST practical kit boxes - Maria Rossini Coates C22Catherine Davies Innovate Teaching with Motorized Kits & Structures Physics C30Silas Norman • Wendy Ford • VITTA Education

15:15 GMT

Chair Chat Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atriumDavid Allen • Professor Leigh Hoath • Jane Oldham • Alex Sinclair Tea Break and Exhibition IOP's Physics and Tea Physics Building foyerIan Horsewell • Institute of Physics

15:45 GMT

BERG: Microscopes as science capital: challenges and opportunities Pope A34Andy Chandler-Grevatt Borderless Microchemistry Pope A1Zlatina Ivanova • Nasko Stamenov CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean DNA Forensics Solves the Murder Mystery of Dr. Ward Chemistry lab B5Erika Fong • Embitec (MiniOne Systems) SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell ASE Policy Group: what does ASE do for members and what should we do next? Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Jane Turner CSciTeach • Caroline Smith • Helen Darlington CSciTeach Exploring Expert Biology Teacher Practice, what has been learnt so far. ESLC B05Henry Ward Bringing Quantum into the classroom Physics C29Alan Denton • Miles Hudson Exploring Human Physiology with Go Direct Sensors: Balance, Chocolate, EKG, Physics labDan Roberts Shaping the Future: Fireside Chat on Post-16 Technical Education Reforms Pope LT C15Wendy Ford • VITTA Education Improving the Quality of Primary Science in the East Midlands. Coates C22Alex Farrer • Sarah Eames CSciTeach • Tracy Tyrrell • Emma Twomey • Helen Tiplady • Jane Winter Introduction to Carbon Literacy for teachers Pope A17Tanya White Panel: The practicalities of practical work Pope LT C17Jane Oldham • Jon Hale • Korede Komalafi • Hannah Macgregor- Dignan • Luke Jones

16:50 GMT

Meet and Greet the ASE Teacher Developers' Committee Pope A1Emily Perry • Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach

17:30 GMT

Members' Reception Trent BuildingLynn Ladbrook • Chris Harrison • Jane Oldham • David Allen • Professor Leigh Hoath • Alex Sinclair

18:30 GMT

Visit to Nottingham Trent ObservatoryDr Daniel Brown

19:00 GMT

Thursday's Social with Jacket Potatoes and Salad with PAYG Bar! The Great Hall, Trent BuildingLynn Ladbrook • Jane Oldham • Chris Harrison • David Allen • Alex Sinclair • Professor Leigh Hoath

08:45 GMT

CLEAPSS: Sustainability in science education Physics B23Matt Endean • Bob Worley Good Practical Science: using formative assessment techniques to help students prepare for exams Pope LT C17Ed Walsh • Marianne Cutler Leveraging AI Technologies for Responsive Teaching Physics C29Kavitha Ravindran • sAInaptic Misconceptions in exams - key lessons from the 2024 summer series Pope A1Amy Brewer • Mike Jackson • OCR Teacher Retention- International Case Studies Coates C22Chris Shepherd Spaced Learning in Physics Education Coates C27Rachel Hartley • Alessio Bernadelli STEM and Metacognition - What Strategies Complement Our Teaching? Pope A34Nathan Burns Why Geophysics matters Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Jurgen Neuberg Adapting science learning and scaffolding support for specific SEND needs ESLC B05Jodie Greaves • Carla Bennett All Change in the EYFS! Physics A01Kathryn Horan CSciTeach ASE Primary Committee welcome first-timers to Conference Pope LT C15Angharad Pass CLEAPSS Primary Practical Workshop ESLC B07Jason Harding • Maria Pack • Sally Fulford Retrieval Roulette: What works in Primary Science? ESLC B01Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach • Dr Jo Montgomery “I want to be a scientist!" - Children Challenging Industry ESLC B04Melanie Boyeson • Clare Draper Technicians TechMeet & Welcome Chemistry Building FoyerFiona Roberts RSciTech Primary Science Teaching Trust warmly welcomes all primary teachers Pope A17Barbara French

09:45 GMT

100 years on from the Scopes Monkey Trial - evolution education then and now Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Marianne Cutler • Michael J. Reiss • Denise Cush • David Francis A practical guide to developing a culture of research and innovation in you Pope A34Marcus Bernard • Georgina Lott • Alison Rouncefield-Swales ECT's Keynote: Should practical work be like recipes? Pope LT C17Natasha Serret • Catarina Corriea Required Practicals for Physics - GCSE and A-Level Physics C30Iain Davison • Andy Billington Science education in an age of Misinformation ESLC B01Jonathan Osborne Smart Physics: Unleashing Smartphone Power Physics labSilas Norman • Wendy Ford • VITTA Education Professional registration - what it is and what's involved Pope A1Rob Butler • Corinne Stevenson Primary keynote: Science influencers: a model for professional identity, esteem and value Pope LT C15Christina Whittaker • Karen Peters • Becki Price • Dawn McCann Practical work with plants for new technicians: Get the pondweed bubbling! Chemistry Lab C10 AAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Prep room management with waste management Chemistry lab B5Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield RSciTech • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) IOP's Physics and Tea Physics Building foyerIan Horsewell • Institute of Physics

10:45 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

11:15 GMT

Chair Chat Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atriumJane Oldham • David Allen • Alex Sinclair • Professor Leigh Hoath CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean CLEAPSS: Physics practicals that work Physics C29Samir Moezzi Improving engagement and attainment in Science in Alternative Provision Coates C22Gemma Short Keynote: AI, science education and dialogue Pope LT C17Rupert Wegerif SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Using microscale to develop experiments with purpose Chemistry lab B5Robert Campbell • Barbara Pearce 2024 Alexander Award Everyday Science at Sreepur Village Bangladesh Physics B23Dr Lady Sue Dale Tunnicliffe Grasping UNESCO Sustainability Competencies through Gaming ESLC B01Rob Collins Frontier Science: TBC Coates C27 Board games and tipping Points: exploring climate change in the primary cla ESLC B05Joe Shimwell Bringing DNA into the Primary Classroom with yourgenome.org Physics A01Francesca Gale • Karen Stephens Forensic Science - a novel approach to teach children about inheritance ESLC B07Mandy Hartley • Insight and Perspective Making learning fun: Accessibility and engagement outside the classroom ESLC C01Nikhil Mistry • Jackson Hemming Primary Panel: voices from the global perspective Pope LT C15Angharad Pass • Romaiza Naseem • Dr Nasima Hassan CLEAPSS: Chemical Storage and disposal for science technicians Physics C30Magda Polec Technicians: Foodie Physics Physics labJeanette Dyer • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Make and take - resources and ideas workshop Chemistry Lab C10 ASarah James • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Sensational Seaweed Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Margaret Louis • Alan Purves • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

12:15 GMT

AQA: Supporting ITT – Understanding GCSE science assessment Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Damian Gent • AQA ASE’s commitment to improving access to STEM for under-represented groups Physics C30Rebecca Peacock CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean CLEAPSS: The rise of microscale chemistry ESLC C01Magda Polec • Bob Worley Diversifying the secondary science curriculum - a case study Coates C22Natalie Johnston • Emma Swift Good practical science: planning for progression Pope LT C17Marianne Cutler • Ed Walsh Making Climate Action Plans impactful Pope LT C15Chris Graham SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Supporting students in developing effective revision strategies Pope A34Gareth Bates • Sibel Kaya Coding for climate action - empowering students to tackle environmental challenges through computer science ESLC B04Vojtech Tichavsky • Amazon in the Community How can the science of early brain development strengthen outcomes for children? ESLC B01Felicity Gillespie • Liz Robinson • Molly Devlin Frontier Science: What makes a spider fly? And other stories from the Open Air Laboratories project Coates C27Sara Goodacre Technicians: Climate Change - how to show the effects through practical science Chemistry Lab C10 BRachael Bailey • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Electromagnetic Magic Physics labJohn Jermy • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Osmosis and diffusion Chemistry Lab C10 AJenny Baker • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

13:15 GMT

An easy intro to AI- machines of the future Physics B23Estelle Whewell Enabling learners to think about their thinking in science Pope A34Natasha Serret • Alex Black Making classification relevant Physics A01Victor Heng Presidential Address: Mind the gap! Challenging inequalities in school science engagement and participation Pope LT C15Professor Louise Archer Unlocking student success: The hidden power of teaching physics hinterland Physics C29Henry Hammond • Kerry Colyer Formative assessment without pencils ESLC B05Grace Marson • Frances Hunt Frames for Learning: Applying Psychology and Cognitive Science in Class Pope A1Andy Bullough • Diarmuid Verrier Inclusive approaches to practical primary science ESLC C01Bryony Turford • Paul Tyler The roles of parents in promoting their children’s interest toward science Pope LT C17Jamila Hussain “Kids who Code”: Creating Changemakers ESLC B07Allen Tsui Technicians: Lunch, generously sponsored by Philip Harris Chemistry Building FoyerFiona Roberts RSciTech • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

14:15 GMT

(Early Career) Teachers and Technicians - working together ESLC B01Jane Oldham AQA: Climate Change and Sustainability in our specifications ESLC B07Stacy Thurston • AQA CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean Delivery of a high-quality science curriculum without compromising wellbeing Coates C22Andy Chandler-Grevatt • Oxford University Press Enhancing science education by the ways of thinking and working in science ESLC B05Alejandro Romero Munoz Integrated circuits in an integrated curriculum – computing in physics Physics labJed Marshall Is Neuorodivergence a science superpower? Supporting neurodiverse teachers and students ESLC C01Rachel Hartley • Carole Kenrick Mastering effective pedagogy with the RSC's new on demand course Pope LT C17Andrea Mallaburn • Matthew Parks • Katayune Presland • Stephanie Kancy • Royal Society of Chemistry Nature-based enrichment of the secondary curriculum: A biology and physics focus Chemistry lab B5Melissa Lord • Aimee Hopper • Richard Simpson SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Is there time and space for climate change in the curriculum? Physics C30Lee Jowett CSciTeach • Joelle Halliday Should we use Retrieval Practice? Moving towards Retrieval-based Learning Pope A34Gareth Bates Frontier Science: Under the microscope - bringing electron microscopy to life for all audiences Coates C27Luke Norman Primary swap shop pops up Pope LT C15Sheetal Kowalczyk Technicians: Making spirit burners Chemistry Lab C10 BTracy Sherwood-Farnfield RSciTech • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Practical Adaptations for SEND Chemistry Lab C10 AFiona Roberts RSciTech • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Talking Science: Time for a change? Science education reform Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Marianne Cutler • Jonathan Osborne • Michael J. Reiss

15:15 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

15:45 GMT

Scientists can look like me: challenging stereotypes in primary science ESLC C01Hannah Jeffares • Sarah Punshon Bringing Biology To Life Chemistry lab B5Silas Norman • Wendy Ford • VITTA Education CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean Evidence-based climate change teaching materials ESLC B05Indira Banner • Syafiq Mat Noor Improving representation careers and STEM identity - OCR's free resources Pope A34Andri Achilleos • Ally Davies • OCR No physics teachers! Who cares? We do.. ESLC B01Henry Hammond • Kerry Colyer SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Science curriculum design and implementation for inclusion Coates C22Natalie Johnston • Emma Swift Effective approaches to climate education within the classroom and beyond Physics C30Amy Padfield Developing a critically reflective approach to subject leadership Pope A1Helen Sizer • Christina Whittaker Flux and stability ESLC B04Carol Davenport Recognising and teaching the different science enquiry types ESLC B07Jane Turner CSciTeach • David Allen • Liz Lawrence Teaching KS2 pupils about the nature of science: an oracy-based approach Pope LT C17Neil Phillipson The professional journey of two ECT's: from action research to practice. Pope LT C15Megan Fox • Amy Barber Technicians: Everything to do with circuits Physics labAndrew Jones RSciTech MInstP • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Microscale favourites Chemistry Lab C10 BRebecca Daniels • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family) Technicians: Resources for developing skills as a new technician Chemistry Lab C10 AJeanette Dyer • Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

16:45 GMT

Meet and Greet the 11-19 Committee Pope A1Wendy Pearmain Meet and Greet the ASE Primary Committee ESLC B04Angharad Pass Meet and Greet the ASE Technicians Committee Chemistry Building Foyer CLEAPSS Primary Ambassadors Launch Event - by CLEAPSS' invitation only ESLC Level 2 Balcony above main doorSteve Jones • Matt Endean • Jason Harding

19:00 GMT

Friday's Social: Curry and Quiz night with PAYG Bar! The Great Hall, Trent BuildingJane Oldham • Alex Sinclair • David Allen • Professor Leigh Hoath • Chris Harrison • Lynn Ladbrook

08:45 GMT

Alternative Visions of the Future - A research based approach to CCE Coates C27Catherine Tytherleigh • Huwaidha Nasser Critical Thinkers Wanted: Transforming Science Education for the AI world ESLC B07Christopher Richards GCSE Required Practicals - what have the past years taught us? ESLC B01Euan Douglas Let's Talk About Science- what science teachers believe about dialogue Pope A1Peter Munroe Affective connection with science through Open Schooling and Storytelling Coates C22Alexandra Okada Moss Safari Live: Focus on Change and Adapt Pope LT C15Andy Chandler-Grevatt • Wendy Ford Can I teach primary science? Yes, you can! ESLC B04Helen Drury • Oxford University Press There’s always room for a story! ESLC B05Lynne Bianchi • Grace Marson Wildflower seed bombs- practical approaches using all three sciences Chemistry lab C10Maren Kelly Primary Science Teaching Trust warmly welcomes all primary teachers Pope A17Barbara French

09:45 GMT

Pearson: Science for All: Cultivating science capital in pupil premium students Pope A1Arturo Meza • Emily McRae • Pearson Rethinking required practicals - making the most of practical opportunities ESLC C13Jackie Flaherty SAPS - Photosynthesis: A Survival Guide Chemistry Lab C10 AAlex Jenkin • Beverley Goodger Using an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate models in KS3 science Physics B23Donna Dawkins • Matthew Simpson The Best of Science on Stage, Turku 2024 Coates C27Stuart Farmer • Paula Egan • Maren Kelly • Vicky Walsh • Emma Crisell • Colleen Reesink-Wells • Rose Edmondson • Sophie Brace • Nicky Bolton Using AI to support learning equity and diversity in STEM Pope LT C17Rachel Arthur • Oxford University Press Frontier Science: What are executive functions and how do they help children learn maths and science? Coates C22Lucy Cragg Formative Assessment Probes - Starting Points for Responsive Teaching in KS2 ESLC B05Ed Walsh • Page Keeley Innovative Tech Tools for Primary Science : Science Fix ESLC B07Danny Nicholson Practical approaches to teaching AI in Primary Schools ESLC B04Paul Tyler Teaching Primary Science Outdoors ESLC B01Helen Spring Teaching primary science with support from Oak National Academy Pope A34Nicky Waller • Elisabeth Pugh Vocabulary games ESLC C01Jane Winter IOP's Physics and Tea Physics Building foyerIan Horsewell • Institute of Physics

10:45 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition Mobile Planetarium visits ESLC Foyer on Ground FloorDr Daniel Brown

11:15 GMT

Chair Chat Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atriumDavid Allen • Professor Leigh Hoath • Jane Oldham • Alex Sinclair Curriculum and beyond: using Isaac Physics and BPhO from KS3 to university Pope A1Robin Hughes Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Science Education in Middle School years Coates C27Tammie Schrader Keynote: Climate change and health Pope LT C17Dr Helena Clements Replacing Plastics An investigation into the suitability of natural polymer ESLC B05Colleen Reesink-Wells Engaging Electricity Chemistry lab C10Amanda Poole (Ogden Trust) PLANning for progression in the working scientifically skills ESLC B01Naomi Hiscock Play, Be, C: Supporting STEM in early years ESLC B04Carol Davenport • Melanie Horan Research Keynote: Purposeful and effective practical work in primary science Pope LT C15Julie Jordan • Lynne Bianchi • Sarah Earle Wow! Why though? ESLC C01Kathryn Horan CSciTeach Schools Exhibition Chemistry Building Foyer

12:15 GMT

Coding for Climate Action - empowering students to tackle environmental challenges through computer science Pope LT C15Vojtech Tichavsky • Amazon in the Community Integrating games to transform Science Education for Students in KS2 & 3 Coates C27Ed Walsh • Tammie Schrader Research Meet - Sharing current close-to-practice research Pope A34Alastair Gittner • Sarah Earle Science Education Beyond the Classroom Pope LT C17Joanna Pellereau Frontier Science: TBC Coates C22 CLEAPSS: Science Ninja's - giving children a choice Physics B23Maria Pack • Lucy J Wood • Jason Harding Improving working scientifically in primary classrooms ESLC B01Lynne Bianchi • Christina Whittaker STREAMlining our approach to teaching and learning scientific vocabulary. ESLC B07Alex Farrer • Elizabeth Jenkins Use Your Classroom to Promote Diversity in Science ESLC B05Alison Trew • Kulvinder Johal

13:15 GMT

A physics curriculum built on big ideas and practices Pope A1Charles Tracy Developing literacy through secondary science Physics B23Tracey Baxter • Collins Panel: Practical work in a post-Covid era Pope LT C17David Montagu • Steve Jones • Ed Walsh • Alistair Moore Pearson: Ideas to Deliver Engaging Practical Lessons for Different Types of Learners Chemistry Lab C10 ATosin Oliyide • Lee Thompson • Pearson Keynote: Can Geology save the world? Pope LT C15Christopher Aiden-Lee Jackson Yes you can! Chemistry Lab C10 BPeter Borrows • Ralph Whitcher

14:15 GMT

Astronomy & Astrophysics Drop-In Coates C27Alan Pickwick Grappling with Graphs Pope A1Amanda Clegg • Karen Collns The Magic of Storytelling in the Diverse Physics Curriculum Pope LT C15Jonathan Lansley-Gordon • Oxford University Press Using ChatGPT to prepare science lessons: teacher experiences and impact ESLC B01Katherine Aston • Palak Roy Keynote: AI and the Science Teacher Pope LT C17Miles Berry Research Meet - Sharing current close-to-practice research Pope A34Alastair Gittner • Sarah Earle Primary Teach Meet ESLC C01Sarah Eames CSciTeach • Sheetal Kowalczyk

15:15 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

15:30 GMT

Maths skills of trainee science teachers: help us develop an audit tool! Coates C22Dr Liz Nourshargh • Caroline Neuberg Raise energy literacy through play, with Megawatt! ESLC C01Miguel Trenkel-Lopez Work smart, not hard: retrieval practice and metacognition ESLC C13Sam Holyman • Educake How can we harness creative skills when thinking like a scientist? Physics B23Eleanor van Veen • Claire Stamper Using Videos to Enhance Science Education Coates C27Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FREng FRS • Simon Poliakoff Avoiding Early Misconceptions ESLC B04Christina Arundel Build vocabulary and deepen knowledge: teaching Materials with Explorify Chemistry Lab C10 ARebecca Ellis • Jo Moore Passionate about Plants Pope LT C15Susie Burr Sustainable Stories and Solutions for our Planet ESLC B07Joy Parvin • Mackayla Millar Working like a scientist - skills boost ESLC B05Melanie Boyeson