Conference overview
Every August, the CEMC hosts a three-day Summer Conference for Computer Studies and Mathematics Educators on campus at the University of Waterloo. The conference offers educators the opportunity to choose between CS and Math sessions directed toward different grade levels and topics.
Computer Studies
Sessions are designed to provide secondary school computer studies educators with resources to implement computer science and computer engineering curricula in their classrooms.
Most sessions are hands-on or in the lab. Educators will have a chance to try out software, hardware, and other types of resources, with knowledgeable presenters who have used them in their own classes.
Interested elementary school educators are welcome to attend.
Mathematics
Sessions are designed for educators teaching Grades 7 to 12 mathematics. Sessions with a Grade 7/8 focus and sessions with a Grade 9-12 focus will be run simultaneously during each time slot. Interested elementary school educators of Grades K-6 are welcome to attend.
Presentations are interactive and allow for discussion, debate, and networking. These active learning sessions might focus on pedagogy, enrichment, effective technology implementation, problem solving, curriculum connections, and so much more.
As our list of presenters grows, so does our anticipation of a terrific 2025 conference. For example, in a session led by Marion Small, an Ottawa-based math educator and researcher, educators will refine their questioning practice to include questions that lead to conversations, provide the opportunity for multiple solutions and have the depth needed to allow for meaningful justification of solutions.
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Conference details
This three-day conference consists of a variety of sessions running in parallel and attendees can choose sessions of their choice based on the grade level, subject, or topic interest.
Computer Studies: Sessions are designed to provide secondary school computer studies educators with resources to implement computer science and computer engineering curricula in their classrooms. Interested elementary school educators are welcome to attend.
Mathematics: Sessions are designed for educators teaching Grades 7 to 12 mathematics. Interested elementary school educators of Grades K-6 are welcome to attend.
Sessions are interactive and allow for discussion, debate, and networking. These active learning sessions might focus on pedagogy, enrichment, effective technology implementation, problem solving, curriculum connections, and so much more.
Participants stay on campus at the University of Waterloo for three days and attend lectures, labs and participate in networking activities that introduce them to various new skills and classroom ideas for computer studies and math teaching. Pre-registering for individual sessions is not required. If space is available, participants are welcome to attend any session.
This conference is offered in-person from August 12 to August 14, 2025 at the University of Waterloo.
Participants stay at a University of Waterloo campus residence, are provided with a single occupancy room and gendered, shared washroom facilities. Accessible washrooms are also available on each floor. Most meals will take place at the residence food service facility which offers a range of dietary options at specific meal times, including vegetarian, vegan and halal meals. We do our best to accommodate all dietary needs. Parking is available on campus on request. If your accommodation needs are not addressed here, please reach out to us at cemc.events@uwaterloo.ca
Here is a tentative schedule for the 2025 version of the conference: 2025 Summer Conference – Tentative Schedule
Registrations for the conference will open in the last week of February. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis up to June 15, 2025.
The registration fee is $250 for each participant. This includes any applicable taxes, meals, parking, and accommodations. The Conference fee remains the same for everyone regardless of whether they choose to stay in the accommodations provided.
Refund policy: A full refund minus a $50 administration fee will be charged for requests before June 1, 2025. There will be no refunds for requests made after that.
For any inquiries or questions, please feel free to contact us at cemc.events@uwaterloo.ca
Be a presenter at the Summer Conference
Have a presentation idea that you think will benefit CS and/or math educators? Submit a proposal to present at the Summer Conference by clicking the button below. Our team will review your proposal and contact you for more information.