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The mission of Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is to transform science education into an experience

that instills wonder and equips students with the tools to navigate and contribute to an ever-evolving world.

2026 SECO SYMPOSIUM- FIFTY YEARS BOLD

We are so excited to have you join us live and in person on March 16 and 17, 2026 at The Ohioan Hotel and Events Center (formerly Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center), 100 Green Meadows Dr. S, Lewis Center, OH 43035!

The Registration Table will be open during the following times:

  • Sunday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

  • Monday, March 16, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

You can now access the  conference program here, https://bit.ly/SECOMarch2026  

It is jam-packed with great sessions and keynote speakers to supercharge your classroom practice!

Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are included as part of your registration. Breakfast stations will be located at the Ballroom Break Station and the Concierge Break Station from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Lunch will be located in the Ohio Dining Room.  Afternoon snacks will be provided in the North Pointe Ballroom and the Concierge Break Station from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Graduate credit will be available through Ashland University.  The course fee is $185.  Registration and course assignment will be available through the Ashland University Exhibit Booth near registration and at https://bit.ly/2026SECOgraduatecredit

To receive your 2026 SECO Symposium CEU certificate, you must fill out an evaluation at https://bit.ly/2026SECOevaluation  The certificate will be generated after you submit the completed evaluation. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at thrivewithseco@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see you!


Legacy and Celebration

   
 

     History and Founders' Stories 

     What I Love About SECO

     SECO's Shining Stars

     Celebratory Events


Have ideas that you would like to see SECO initiate? Have a question about Science Education in Ohio? Contact us!

Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO)

2322 Raeburn Terrace

Cincinnati, OH 45223

President, Missi Zender- Sakach

Executive Director, Leslie Silbernagel 

 Executive Director Emeritus, Kay Wagner

Executive Director Emeritus, Piyush Swami

thrivewithseco@gmail.com

Find us on Twitter: @ThriveWithSECO

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secoonline

To connect with the President, Treasurer and your District Directors via email, please visit the 

"Leadership Directory" tab at the top of the page. 

The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

SECO is the Ohio chapter of the National Science Teaching Association. Established since 1976. 

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