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PreK-8 Science Update Conference

Every spring since 1985 the Science Education Center has hosted the Annual PreK-8 Science Update Conference. The purpose of this local conference is to bring teachers together to share activities and ideas for improving the teaching of science in preschool through 8th grade. Presenters at this conference includes outstanding science teachers who are willing to share their expertise. The conference also includes commercial exhibitors who share what is new in the area of science education. 

2023 WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference

Theme: Celebrating/Conserving our Earth: April 2023

Horrabin Hall - Western Illinois University - Macomb, Illinois

Conference Parking

Visitors to the WIU Campus attending the PreK-8 Science Update Conference may park in one of the parking lots near Horrabin Hall. It is suggested you park either in the parking lot south of Horrabin Hall and west of the WIU Library, or in the parking lot north of Horrabin Hall (Higgins Hall Parking Lot). DO NOT PARK IN ANY RESERVED SPACES. If you have a displayed handicapped permit you are allowed to use the spaces marked for handicapped parking. If you have a WIU issued registration parking permit then you are required to park in the area designated by your parking permit.

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