# Event Details - **Event Name**: Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: 25 years of impact. 17th annual TWP Conference at OMSI. Two keynotes, community energy panel, STEM + culture.About this EventEarn 1 Graduate Credit + 10 PDUsConference attendees can register for 1 graduate credit through Portland State University's College of Education (TOP: Teaching with Purpose Conference — CI 810, CRN 10599, Fall 2026), equal to 10 PDUs toward Oregon license renewal. Credit registration is optional and separate from your conference ticket; tuition is paid directly to PSU, and first-time PSU registrants pay a one-time $25 non-degree fee. Registration forms will be available at the conference — completed forms go to ASKCOE@PDX.EDU.25 years of impact. The 17th Annual Teaching With Purpose Conference at OMSI — two keynotes, a community energy panel, STEM + culture.For 25 years, Teaching With Purpose has gathered educators, families, and community leaders to close the opportunity gap and put culturally relevant teaching into practice. Join us for the 17th Annual Teaching With Purpose Conference — Friday, October 9, 2026 at OMSI in Portland, Oregon.Headline KeynotesDr. Lonnie Johnson — inventor of the Super Soaker, founder of Johnson R&D, and a lifelong advocate for STEM excellence.Dr. Chris Emdin — co-author (with Lisa Delpit) of the new book The Sacred Art of Teaching, founder of #HipHopEd, bringing Reality Pedagogy to the stage.Community Energy Panel A first-of-its-kind conversation on the future of energy, workforce, and community wealth — featuring Senator Lew Frederick alongside representatives from Portland General Electric, PCEF, Energy Trust, and the Mayor’s Office.What’s IncludedBreakfast and lunchDJ networking loungeVendor exhibitsOMSI museum tourYouth-moderated conversation25 years of TWP history, community, and forward momentumLocation:OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214Date & Time:Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM PTTags:education, teachers, STEM, culturally responsive teaching, hip hop education, Portland, OMSI, Chris Emdin, Lonnie Johnson, K-12, community - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/teaching-with-purpose-25-years-the-future-of-stem-culture-and-energy/100001993549568424 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, dance, art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: OMSI - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 275, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: OMSI - **lat**: 45.5083931 - **long**: -122.6660355 - **full address**: OMSI, 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b208aa549a04bd6f646d1984c5e038377260563ac0258c26bfb64c714886eef5-rimg-w1200-h670-dcf8f1d9-gmir.jpg?v=1783778707 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy being held? - **A:** Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at OMSI, 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy? - **A:** Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy is organized by Teaching With Purpose. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Teaching With Purpose — 25 Years: The Future of STEM, Culture, and Energy is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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