Poster 19: Wired to Learn: Brain Science for Engaging, Empowering, STEM Projects.

What if every STEM project you designed naturally sparked deep engagement, built genuine mastery, and developed students' social-emotional intelligence—all while reigniting your own passion for teaching? Brain science reveals that when we align our project design with how students are actually wired to learn, something remarkable happens: motivation becomes intrinsic, challenges become opportunities, and learning transforms from something students endure to something they actively pursue. In this dynamic session, you'll discover the neuroscience principles behind truly engaging STEM experiences and see real examples of projects that have transformed reluctant learners into confident problem-solvers who take ownership of their growth. Through research-backed protocols and hands-on exploration, you'll learn to design learning experiences where engagement, mastery, and well-being aren't competing priorities—they're natural outcomes.