2026 BCCE

08/16/2026

The chemistry education conference was last in Wisconsin 50 years ago

08/10/2026

made C&EN! 🎉

https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/bcce-returns-uw-madison-reflect-back/104/web/2026/08

Fifty years after BCCE was last held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the community returned to Madison to reflect on where we’ve been, share what we’re learning, and think together about where we go next.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made BCCE 2026 such a wonderful week and to Sara Cottle for capturing some of what made this year’s conference so special.



UW-Madison Department of Chemistry

The chemistry education conference was last in Wisconsin 50 years ago

07/30/2026

What a week! 🦩

Thank you for the ideas, laughter, questions, and conversations that made such a special week. As you head home, we hope you carry a little of Madison (and a little flamingo spirit!) with you.

Safe travels, and until our flock gathers again at UC San Diego, August 6–10, 2028, for .

07/29/2026

may be beginning to wind down, but we are not finished yet! 🦩

There is still plenty to learn, share, and celebrate today, followed by our final morning of programming tomorrow.

Tonight, our flock gathers for the Flamboyance Gala, featuring conversation, celebration, and music from Madison’s own VO5. It is one more chance to come together and shine after an extraordinary week.

We are so grateful for the ideas exchanged, the connections made, and the community built at BCCE 2026. Let’s celebrate tonight and then return tomorrow ready to carry the conference through the finish.

07/28/2026

Halfway through and the energy is still soaring! 🦩🦩🦩

Conference Chair Sam Pazicni and Program Chair Debbie Herrington are celebrating a conference full of thoughtful conversations, new ideas, joyful moments, and the kind of community that makes so special.

Thank you for bringing your curiosity, your generosity, and your flamingo spirit to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The flock is strong... and there’s still more to come!

Birds of a feather... learn together.

07/26/2026

Our flamboyant flags are flying... and is officially underway! 🦩🏳️

Today marks both the first day of the Biennial Conference on and the beginning of Week in !

We are thrilled to welcome educators from across the country and from around the globe to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and remotely for five days of learning, connection, celebration, and community.

Welcome to BCCE 2026! Let’s get started! 🧪💗

07/21/2026

🎧 The final Chemistry For Your Life preview episode is here!

Melissa talks with Prof. Leyte Winfield (Spelman College) about what it means to create learning environments where students do more than survive—they thrive.

The conversation explores belonging, moving beyond “weed-out” culture, maintaining high standards while expanding opportunity, and empowering talented students in chemistry.

Listen/Watch: https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/subscribe

07/18/2026

🎧 A new Chemistry For Your Life preview podcast is here!

Melissa talks with Prof. Matt Mio (University of Detroit Mercy) about what means for and how classrooms can be designed so more students can thrive.

The conversation explores how students experience learning differently, why accessibility benefits more people than we might expect, and how curiosity and empathy can make us better teachers and colleagues.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVBSHYe8E1Y
Listen or subscribe: https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/subscribe

07/17/2026

Special thank you to our PLATINUM level sponsor, 3D Molecular Designs!

View all sponsors here: https://bcce.divched.org/2026/sponsors

07/15/2026

Special thank you to our PLATINUM level sponsor, Anatomage!

View all sponsors here: https://bcce.divched.org/2026/sponsors