2027 UC Davis Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference
Friday, Feb. 5, 2027 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | UC Davis ARC Ballroom
Bridging Research and Practice with Purpose
Join us for the 2027 UC Davis Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference, bringing together educators from across UC Davis to share scholarly work, exchange ideas, and explore approaches to teaching and student learning.
This year's theme, Bridging Research and Practice with Purpose, highlights the connections between scholarly inquiry and the decisions, challenges, and opportunities that shape teaching and learning. Through research talks, poster presentations, and opportunities for discussion and collaboration, the conference invites participants to learn from one another and strengthen the connections between SoTL research and teaching practice.
Keynote
We are pleased to welcome Nancy L. Chick, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship and Professor of English at Texas Woman's University, as our 2027 keynote speaker.
Register for the SoTL Conference
Share Your SoTL Work
The 2027 Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite UC Davis faculty, instructors, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and others engaged in SoTL work to submit abstracts for consideration.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
View the Call for Abstracts
Recognizing Contributions to the SoTL Community
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Marco Molinaro SoTL Community Engagement Award, recognizing individuals who have made meaningful contributions to engaging and supporting the UC Davis SoTL community.
We welcome nominations of individuals who have fostered collaborations, mentored others, contributed to SoTL events, or provided training and resources that support SoTL. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
Learn More and Nominate
UC Davis Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
The UC Davis Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) community brings together educators who are interested in using evidence, inquiry, and reflection to better understand and improve teaching and student learning.
Through the UC Davis SoTL Forum and annual SoTL Conference, faculty and educators have opportunities to connect with colleagues, explore approaches to scholarly teaching, share their work, and learn from teaching and learning research across disciplines.
Conference Planning Committee
- Beth Broome, Center for Educational Effectiveness
- Korana Burke, Mathematics
- Julia Chamberlain, Chemistry
- Victoria Cross, Psychology
- Whitney Duim, Chemistry
- Debbie Fetter, Nutrition
- Kim Heintz, Center for Educational Effectiveness
- Heather Jane Hether, Communication
- Miriam Markum, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Cara Sandholdt, School of Nursing
- Matthew Steinwachs, Center for Educational Effectiveness
Contact
For more information about the UC Davis SoTL Forum or Conference, please email [email protected].
