Program Schedule

#TBLC26 Program Book

All conference activities will take place at the University of British Columbia and will take place in the Pacific Time Zone.

Join us for the joint day with the Science of Team Science Conference!       

Earn your Fundamentals Certificate by attending all 5 Fundamental Workshops for $525!

This is a Pre-Conference Workshop (PCWS) day; all sessions are an additional charge

Earn your Fundamentals Certificate by attending all 5 Fundamental Workshops for $525!

This is a Pre-Conference Workshop (PCWS) day; all sessions are an additional charge

Sunday, May 3, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast On Your Own
 
 
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Pre-Conference Registration Open
Gage Residence Lobby
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PCWS: Peer Evaluation and Team Development
Gage Multipurpose Room
Suzan Kamel-ElSayed - OUWB School of Medicine
Paul Haidet - Penn State University
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Steering Committee Meeting (invitation only)
Orca Meeting Room
 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
Gage Multipurpose Room
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Box Lunch for Pre-Conference Workshop Attendees
Gage Multipurpose Room
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PCWS: Creating an Effective TBL Module
Gage Multipurpose Room
Kristina Medlinskiene - University of Bradford
Gemma Quinn - University of Bradford
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Setup
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration Open
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Welcome
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Plenary: The Connection between Mindset and Method: How Our Teaching Perspective Impacts Learning
Ponderosa Ballroom
Paul Haidet - Penn State University
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Meet and Greet Reception
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
Oral Presentation Schedule Can Be Found Here
Monday, May 4, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast On Your Own
 
 
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Open
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Poster Set Up - By Noon
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Plenary: Teaching with the Science of Teamwork: Methods, Mindsets, and Impacts Across Education and Research
Ponderosa Ballroom
Wayne McCormack - University of Florida
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Break
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop: Authentic Learning with Agentic AI
SWNG 105
Steve Cayzer - University of Bath
Ernie Ghiglione - LAMS International
Workshop: Bringing New Tutors into TBL: Practical Approaches to Develop Confident Facilitators
SWNG 107
Kristina Medlinskiene - University of Bradford
Gemma Quinn - University of Bradford
Simon Tweddell - University of Bradford
Workshop: Shift the Cognitive Load: Scaffolding TBL for Student-Driven Learning
SWNG 109
Latonya Amboree - Region 4 ESC
Workshop: Strategies for Implementing Educational Transformation
SWNG 106
Yuqin Hu - West Coast University
William Ofstad - West Coast University
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Workshop: Beyond the Prompt: PRISM Critical Reflection and Peer-Led Facilitation in GenAI‑Rich TBL Courses
SWNG 105
Crisianee Berry - East Carolina University
Annetta Dolowitz - UAB/USA
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
SWNG 107
Lauren Anderson - St. John's University
Diana Langworthy - University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Kristina Medlinskiene - University of Bradford
Cortny Williams - University of Western States
Workshop: Jazz and TBL: Giant Steps Toward Fearless Teaching
SWNG 106
Paul Haidet - Penn State University
Richard Plunkett - The University of British Columbia
Workshop: Using Team-Based Learning to Compare and Develop Strategies for Supporting Novice Educators
SWNG 109
Justin Cobb - Lincoln Land Community College
Todd Holm - University on Marine Corps Base Quantico
Suzan Kamel-ElSayed - OUWB School of Medicine
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Oral Presentations
West Mall Swing Space
 
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Break
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Poster Viewing with Exhibitors
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
Oral Presentation Schedule Can Be Found Here
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast On Your Own
 
 
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Open
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Workshop: Building Competence Together: Implementing TBL in CBME Curricula
SWNG 106
Nahla Gomaa - University of Alberta
Elizabeth Prabhakar - Brunel University of London
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
SWNG 105
Holly Bender - University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Michele Clark - University of Nevada Las Vegas
Jonathan Cox - Western University of Health Sciences
Brisa Hsieh - University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Larry Michaelsen - University of Central Missouri
Workshop: Safe Teams Learn Better: Embedding Psychological Safety Into TBL Environments
SWNG 107
Bickkie Solomon - West Coast University
Workshop: Team-Based Learning and Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL): Cooperative Learning Pedagogies to Enhance Student Outcomes
SWNG 109
Neal Carter - Brigham Young University Idaho
Rick Moog - The POGIL Project
Shawn Simonson - Boise State University
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Poster Tear Down - By Lunch
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
Ponderosa Lower Level Foyer
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Oral Presentations
West Mall Swing Space
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Teardown
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Roundtables
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch & Business Meeting
Ponderosa Ballroom
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learning with Larry
Ponderosa Ballroom
Larry Michaelsen - University of Central Missouri

Who is SciTS?

INSciTS bridges research and practice by cultivating a robust and accessible evidence base that advances cross-disciplinary team science for real world impact. Their vision is to grow a global community solving complex challenges through team science. Learn more about their conference here!