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The Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC) invites educators from around the globe to dive into the rigor and wonder of space exploration.
Held at Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center for NASA Johnson Space Center, the conference features immersive sessions with experts from NASA and other space industry companies, hands-on experiences inspired by space exploration and astronaut training, events to build connections with other educators, and a universe of possibilities for your classroom!
Educators of all disciplines from formal and informal education are invited to experience a three-day authentic STEM-based learning experience.
Over three dynamic days, educators from across disciplines will come together at Space Center Houston to grow, connect and bring fresh inspiration back to their classrooms.
At SEEC, attendees will…
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All program times are in Central Time (CT). Schedule and events subject to change
11:30-3:30 p.m. | Pre- Conference Underwater Dive Simulation (off-site)
11:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. | SEEC Crew Session (invites only)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Early bird check-in. Explore what’s new at Space Center Houston!
6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. | SEEC Crew Reception (invite only)
7:00 a.m. | Check-in begins at Space Center Houston.
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Welcome address and keynote in Space Center Theater.
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit booths available.
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Morning sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch 1 buffet
11:30 a.m. | Underwater Dive Simulation (Friday; off-site)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch 2 buffet
1:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Early Afternoon sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Late Afternoon sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Panel in Space Center Theater.
5:00 p.m. | Evening event: Resource and Networking Reception.
7:00 p.m. | Buses run to hotels.
7:30 a.m. | Doors open for conference attendees.
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote in Space Center Theater.
9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Exhibit booths available.
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Morning sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch 1 buffet.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch 2 buffet.
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Early Afternoon sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Late Afternoon sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
4:45 p.m. | Dismiss; buses run to hotels.
6:00 p.m. | Buses pick up from hotels.
6:30 p.m. | Banquet doors open.
6:45 – 11:00 p.m. | Conference banquet and party.
8:15 – 10:50 p.m. | Buses run to hotels.
7:15 a.m. | Buses pick up from hotels.
7:30 a.m. | Doors open for conference.
8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Leadership Track Session
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Connect Over Coffee Networking Event
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Morning sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
10:45 a.m. | Keynote in Space Center Theater.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch 1 buffet.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch 2 buffet.
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Early Afternoon sessions (90 mins.), tours, hands-on demos and offsite experiences.
3:30 p.m. | Closing Keynote in Space Center Theater.
5:00 p.m. | Dismiss
5:15 p.m. | Conference help desk closes and buses run to hotels.
Prepare for liftoff with this year’s SEEC conference theme “A Global View of Learning”!
Offered in both a t-shirt or a hoodie, these unisex style items are offered in sizes S through 5XL.
Javier Montiel was honored with the distinguished Cherri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award at the 32st annual Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC).
Every year Space Center Houston honors an exceptional teacher with the prestigious Cherri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award for their significant achievements in space science education.
The award is named after Cherri Brinley, a fourteen year SEEC veteran, who shared her passion for space science and inspired a multitude of educators and students around the nation. She was an outstanding educator who touched the lives of everyone that knew her. She had an infectious spirit that drove everyone around her to do their personal best and to strive for greatness.
Always looking for ways to inspire her students and fellow teachers, she led many groups of her students affectionately known as the “nerd herd” allowing them to become the teachers and lead others during sessions. Ms. Brinley attended SEEC and many other Space Center Houston Educational events for many years. During her illness she always maintained the same positive outlook and spirit that made her such an inspiration to us all.
The Cherri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award was created to honor her and allow other teachers who have the same drive and inherent spirit which always kept Brinley reaching for the Moon and beyond.
If you know an outstanding educator that will be in attendance at SEEC, nominate them for the Cherri Brinely Outstanding Educator Award. This award is open to all teachers, administrators, school board members, and informal educators. Nominations must be received by Jan. 17, 2022. Late nominations will not be considered. The award recipient will be announced at the conference virtual banquet on Friday. Recipient must be present at the event.
Space Center Houston is excited to extend the outreach of the Space Exploration Educator Conference by adding a teacher leadership component called the Space Exploration Educator Crew program. Thirty‐six K‐12 teachers nationwide were accepted into this exceptional program and will collaborate in six regional crews to develop teacher leadership skills and STEM-based learning experiences. The application for SEEC Crew opens in the fall of each year.
Deadline: January 23, 2026
For SEEC 2026, a special cohort of Houston-area teachers will be chosen to participate in our SEEC Space City Crew! Thanks to the generous support of the Deloitte Foundation, this cohort of Houston-based teachers will receive:
Requirements for SEEC Space City Crew:
Current SEEC Crew that are eligible may reach out to Ann Hernandez via email to apply.
Educators from across the world joined us for inspiring keynote presentations, interactive sessions and engaging virtual tours at the 29th annual Space Exploration Educators Conference.
SEEC Space Educators for Earth Share-a-Thon session. Awesome lessons, models and demonstrations set up around the room by enthusiastic #SEEC2025 educators! #SEECspace pic.twitter.com/Lr5Guhm5eC
— Project Discovery (@lsullivan) February 8, 2025
Our session on sewable circuits and e-textiles was a full house of fun and joyful creativity! @SEEC2025 pic.twitter.com/UNLvulMFWG
— Jill Weaver (@jillsciteach) February 7, 2025
I wore a suit today and climbed a stage. Kudos to @SouthEastEduCon for a wonderful outing.#SEEC2025 #SEEC25 pic.twitter.com/YessGk6aRB
— Mufasa 🦁 (@celestocalculus) May 3, 2025
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