Twisted Teacher Workshop 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | National Weather Center
The Oklahoma Mesonet and the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma are jointly hosting a 1-day, in-person, professional development workshop for Oklahoma 3rd-6th grade public school teachers. The workshop will focus on the atmospheric ingredients that can spur tornadoes, plot weather data on maps and graphs, and hands-on activities.
Teachers will leave with a STEM weather kit, a $75 Amazon gift card (you will need to provide your social security number and address to receive) and a catered lunch.
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026
Location: National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd., Norman 73072
Lunch: Taco Bar
Cancelation: If you need to cancel, please let us know by replying to the confirmation email you received by June 1st.
Tobacco Use on Campus: The OU Board of Regents has established a campus Tobacco-Free policy consistent with state Executive Orders 2012-01 and 2013-43. All properties and facilities of the University of Oklahoma, regardless of campus or location, are free of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices.
Clear Bag Policy: In general, the NWC has a Clear Bag Policy for visitors. Groups participating in a sponsored workshop are allowed bags for carrying laptops. Please limit items you bring inside. Bags will need to remain inside the workshop room and not carried around the facility.
Parking: Using the second driveway on the right, off of David L. Boren Blvd., pull forward towards the building. Visitor Parking is on either side of the aisle. All other rows require an OU parking permit
Accessibility: Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by contacting Andrea Melvin at 405-325-2541 by Friday, May 15th, 2026.