This statewide event brings together teachers, education and business leaders, policy makers, and legislators to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the Collaboratives. The TRC Annual Meeting provides opportunities for interregional sharing of ideas, collaboration, and networking. Participants learn about state-of-the- art trends and recent developments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
Each year at the TRC Annual Meeting, nationally recognized education leaders speak on trends and systemic reform in STEM education. Teacher leaders and community partners are recognized and honored with distinguished teaching, mentoring, and service awards.
TRC Annual Meeting — Telling Our Story
TRC Annual Meeting 1998-Present
22nd Annual Meeting – 2016
Building the Bridge to Our STEM Future
June 21-23, 2016
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Event page for the TRC 22nd Annual Meeting
Post-Annual Meeting Links
21st Annual Meeting – 2015
Telling Our Story
June 16 – 18, 2015
Keynote Speaker
Brenda Williams
- Fifth Grade Science Teacher, Argyle ISD
- University of North Texas Regional Science Collaborative
“Teach Science? Are You Serious?”
21st Annual Meeting Links
20th Annual Meeting – 2014
Celebrating Excellence with the TRC: Past, Present, Future
20th Annual Meeting Highlights
20th Annual Meeting Panel Discussion
Distinguished Service Award
Sheryl Roehl
Project Director
- Texas State Aquarium Regional Science Collaborative
- ESC Region 03 Science Collaborative, Victoria
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
James Roberts, Ph.D.
Project Director
University of North Texas Science Regional Collaborative
Diane Utsman
Project Director
Region 18 Mathematics Collaborative
View all 2014 Excellence Awards
Nineteenth Annual Meeting – 2013
TRC: Sparking Excellence in STEM Education
Nineteenth Annual Meeting Highlights
Keynote Speaker
Shree Bose
Harvard Undergraduate and Cancer Researcher
Distinguished Service Award
Stacy Avery
Texas Education Agency
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Dr. Brenda Weiser
UHCL Regional Science Collaborative
Karen Marshall
Region 17 Mathematics Collaborative
Eighteenth Annual Meeting – 2012
Higher Standards, New Horizons Achieving Excellence in STEM Education Through the TRC
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Rob Eissler
Chairman, Public Education Committee
Texas House of Representative
Distinguished Service Award
Irene Pickhardt
Texas Education Agency
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Sara Flusche
NCTC Regional Science Collaborative
Debbie Dethrage
Region 10 Mathematics Collaborative
Seventeenth Annual Meeting – 2011
TRC: Leveraging Partnerships to Maximize Teacher Quality
Keynote Speaker
Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa
The University of Texas System
Distinguished Service Award
Stef Paramoure
Science Teacher Mentor
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Dr. Rey Ramirez
UT Brownsville Regional Science Collaborative
Susan Bohan
Region 6 Mathematics Collaborative
Sixteenth Annual Meeting – 2010
STEM Education Excellence For a 21st Century Workforce
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Mark Strama
Representative, District 50
Texas House of Representative
Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Keith Mitchell
TRC Technology Coordinator
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Susan Smith
Region 16 Science Collaborative
Fifteenth Annual Meeting – 2009
Effective P-16 Partnerships: Transforming the Culture of STEM Education
Keynote Speaker
Susan Dawson
President and Executive Director
E3 Alliance
Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Jesus Chavez
Round Rock ISD
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Dr. John McBride
UT-Pan American Regional Science Collaborative
Fourteenth Annual Meeting – 2008
From Legislation to Implementation: Achieving Excellence in STEM Education
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Donna Howard
Higher Education Committee
Texas House of Representatives
Distinguished Service Award
Nancy Schultz
Science Teacher Mentor
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Peggy Carnahan
OLLU Regional Science Collaborative
Thirteenth Annual Meeting – 2007
Alignment, Balance, and Connections: The ABCs of the Texas Regional Collaboratives
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Kirk Watson
Senator, District 14
Texas Senate
The Honorable Geanie Morrison
Representative, District 30
Texas House of Representatives
Distinguished Service Award
Gina Day
Texas Education Agency
Nita Beth Camp Legacy Award
Dona Wise
Region 7 Science Collaborative
Twelfth Annual Meeting – 2006
Synergizing P-16 Science Education Partnerships: The Role of Policy Makers, Business, and Education Leaders
Keynote Speaker
Mark G. Yudof
Chancellor
The University of Texas System
Distinguished Service Award
Dr. James P. Barufaldi
The University of Texas at Austin
Eleventh Annual Meeting – 2005
Synergizing Science Education Through Integration: Advancing Literacy for All Students
Keynote Speaker
Carol Ann Bonds
Superintendent, Livingston ISD
Distinguished Service Award
Chris Comer
Texas Education Agency
Tenth Annual Meeting – 2004
Keynote Speaker
Maxine Asher
President
American World University
Distinguished Service Award
Robert Mosbacher
Former US Secretary of Commerce
Ninth Annual Meeting – 2002
Keynote Speaker
Sandy Kress
Former Senior Advisor to President Bush on Education
Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable Geanie Morrison
Texas House of Representatives
Eighth Annual Meeting – 2001
Keynote Speaker
Mario Benitez
Professor Emeritus
The University of Texas at Austin
Distinguished Service Award
Peggy Carnahan
Our Lady of the Lake University
Joan Drennan-Taylor
Alamo Community College
Seventh Annual Meeting – 2000
Keynote Speaker
Jim Nelson
Commissioner
Texas Education Agency
Distinguished Service Award
Eugene Faris
Holt Rinehart & Winston
Sixth Annual Meeting – 1999
Keynote Speaker
Larry Faulkner
President
The University of Texas at Austin
Distinguished Service Award
John Stevens
Texas Business Education Coalition
Fifth Annual Meeting – 1998
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jack Christie
Chairman
Texas State Board of Education
Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Joe Neely
Texas Education Agency
