Our Education Initiatives
The Flagstaff Festival of Science strives to connect STEM experts with K-12 students and teachers in Flagstaff and across Northern Arizona. Through our In-School Speaker Program, we match K-12 teachers with STEM professionals who can bring science to life in their classrooms and spark a life-long interest in STEM topics, often reaching youth who are underrepresented in STEM fields.
Whether virtual or in person, our education initiatives connect thousands of youth every year with the joys of scientific discovery!
In-School Speaker Program
If you are a STEM professional who would like to be a presenter for the In-School Speaker program, the Presenter Registration for next school year (2025-2026) is now open. The registration deadline is August 1, 2025.
With your expertise and passion brought to life in the classroom, you can inspire students to develop a deeper interest in science and pursue careers in STEM fields. By highlighting your real-world applications of scientific knowledge, you can motivate students to explore their curiosity and pursue further learning opportunities.
If you are an educator who wants to take part in the In-School Speaker program and be matched with a STEM speaker, the Educator Registration form is currently closed, but stay tuned for the registration link to open in mid-August for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you miss out on the In-School Speaker Program, check out our Speakers Bureau for a list of Flagstaff area STEM professionals who are generally available throughout the year for either in-school or public speaking engagements and willing to be contacted directly.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Board member, Adam Marsh, and lead paleontologist at Petrified National Forest, works with a team of scientists to uncover an approximately 300 million-year-old fossil skeleton discovered at Canyonlands National Park in Utah (June 2024)