Dive Deeper Summit
- Length
- 1 day
- Language
- English
- Note
- Scholarships are available – click Register to learn more.
The Dive Deeper Summit is a multi-state environmental education summit spotlighting innovative teaching about water. This biennial conference is for anyone who teaches youth about water, or anyone interested in educational tools and resources for teaching about water.
The Dive Deeper Summit includes a full day of conference sessions, including your choice of concurrent session presentations, morning refreshments, lunch buffet, exhibits and networking, an opportunity to have your home drinking water tested, and more! New this year, the conference will also include a pre-conference evening reception with an educational movie screening and panel discussion.
Professional Development
Act 48 Hours will be provided to Pennsylvania Certified teachers. No indication of this is required during registration, but those desiring hours must bring their PDE ID# with them to the conference.
Scholarships Available
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to applicants planning to attend this professional development opportunity.
Currently, scholarships are available for PA Certified Teachers and Administrators working in formal K-12 classroom/school district settings and collegiate-level educators working with students who may become future classroom teachers. Please see the Scholarships page for additional details and application.
Conference Details
The Dive Deeper Summit includes a full day of conference sessions, including your choice of concurrent session presentations, morning refreshments, lunch buffet, exhibits and networking, an opportunity to have your home drinking water tested, and more! New this year, the conference will also include a pre-conference evening reception with an educational movie screening and panel discussion.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors will be provided one 8-foot table with skirting. Attendees will be encouraged to visit exhibits during registration, lunch, and at breaks throughout the day. This option includes admittance to in-person sessions, and it is limited to the first 10 to sign up.
Free Water Testing for Attendees
Conference participants will have the opportunity to bring a sample of their home drinking water to be tested. This educational testing will provide you with information about the safety of your drinking water. It is also an excellent way to learn about testing drinking water as a possible classroom activity for your students.
Steering Committee Members
The Dive Deeper Summit would not be possible without the combined efforts of the event Steering Committee. Thank you to our Committee Members!
- Susan Boser - Penn State Extension, Water Resources Team
- Jennifer Dindinger - University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension
- Jennifer Fetter - Penn State Extension, Water Resources Team
- Brad Kunsman - Penn State Extension, Water Resources Team
- Carissa Longo - PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA State Parks
- Paul McFarland, Jr. - Penn State Extension, 4-H & Youth Development
- Michelle Niedermeier - Pennsylvania Sea Grant, Education Lead
- Andy Yencha - Penn State Extension, Water Resources Team
Anyone interested in learning more about water and water resources is welcome to attend!
- Enjoy new informative speakers, take home new curriculum ideas, and create new networking opportunities
- Learn about current and emerging water issues in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond
- Discover new technology resources to enhance your STEM education offerings
Guidance Regarding COVID-19
We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Please review Penn State's guidelines.
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