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MnCOSE26
Minnesota State University, Mankato • Friday and Saturday, Nov 20-21, 2026! 

The 2026 MnSTA Conference on Science Education will center around the theme "Evaluating Science Learning: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going." MnCOSE26 will focus on modern assessment practices, encouraging attendees to move beyond traditional written tests to explore a balance of formative and summative evaluations!

We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Tiffany Neill. Dr. Neill works to bridge the gap between policy and the classroom by defining high-quality standards for the next generation. Her extensive influence includes advising the President’s STEM board and rewriting the 2028 NAEP Science Assessment Framework, as well as currently co-chairing the federally commissioned study on the future of rural K-12 STEM.

Please join us on Friday, November 20th, at 9 am at Minnesota State University, Mankato, to hear her amazing keynote address!

 Exhibitor Info Here  Presenter Info Here

Register here!

Registration will open right here on May 1st with a new EARLY RATE ($160 Member/$185 Nonmember) that will be open May 1 - July 18th!

Registration Type Early Regular Late
  Open May 1 - July 18 Open July 19 - Oct 24 Open Oct 25 - Nov 13
Member Registration $160 $200 $225
Nonmember Registration (1 yr membership included) $185 $225 $250
Presenter Registration (w approved proposal) $80 $80 $80
Pre-Service Student or Retired Registration $60 $60 $70
Saturday Only Registration $50 $50 $65

Registration

Member Registration $160.00Register now
early feeThis registration type is restricted to members.
Non Member Registration $185.00Register now
early fee
Student/Retired $60.00Register now
This registration type is restricted to members.
Saturday Only Registration $50.00Register now
November 21 onlyThis registration type is restricted to members.