NTID Regional STEM Center and DeafTEC Math and Science Conference 2026

Overview

We’re excited to host the Math and Science Conference again, bringing together teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students from middle school through community college to collaborate on effective math and science teaching practices.

This conference is presented by Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Regional STEM Center and DeafTEC, and will be held October 26–28, 2026 at RIT/NTID campus in Rochester, NY.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Accessibility: Sign language interpreters and CART services will be provided for all workshop sessions. Please indicate any additional accommodation requests when registering.

Want to see past talks? Visit the DeafTEC website to view presentations from previous Math Conferences.

Presenters

To be announced.
Presenter information will be shared here as confirmations are finalized.

Event Schedule

To be announced.
A detailed schedule will be posted prior to the conference and emailed to all registered participants.

Registration

Registration is live for the 2026 Math and Science Conference

Register here

Parking Information

If you are planning to park on campus during the conference, please register ahead of time:
https://rit.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectevent.aspx
Note: This works best when copied and pasted into Google Chrome.

Instructions

  • Select event: 10/26–28/26 – Math & Science
  • Check the boxes for days you will be attending and for the Virtual Permits (note that parking is in L Lot – General)
  • Add to Basket
  • Enter your vehicle information
  • If you have previously parked on campus, you may receive a warning indicating that your vehicle is already in the system -- you can click to bypass it and check out.

No additional information is required beyond your vehicle details. If you experience any issues, please email rakfms@rit.edu and include screenshots of the problem.

Conference Sponsors

NTID Regional STEM Center (NRSC)

The NTID Regional STEM Center promotes training and participation for deaf and hard-of-hearing middle and high school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Its activities focus on:

  • Preparing postsecondary students to succeed in STEM
  • Providing professional development for middle and high school teachers
  • Building relationships with business and industry to promote employment opportunities

Learn more on the NRSC webpage.

DeafTEC

Sponsored in part by DeafTEC, a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Resource Center (award #1902474). DeafTEC serves as a resource for high schools and community colleges that educate deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM-related programs, and for employers hiring deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

DeafTEC’s goal is to increase the number of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in highly skilled technician jobs.

Learn more on the DeafTEC webpage.

CEUs

Participants who attend the entire conference will receive 1.0 RIT Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Certificates will be distributed at the end of the conference.

Contact Us

Questions? Please contact Theresa Johnson, M.Ed. at tljoea@rit.edu.