eCLECtic will keep you updated on new developments and interesting opportunities for the 2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC).
CLEC 2026 Closing Keynote to Build Courage for Meaningful Dialogue in Education The Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) Steering Committee is pleased to announce the Closing Keynote for CLEC 2026 will feature Anu Taranath, PhD, and her presentation, “Getting More Comfortable with Uncomfortable Conversations” on February 7, at 10:30 am Pacific. Conversations about diversity, equity,…
Navigating AI in Medical Laboratory Education The Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) Steering Committee is pleased to announce the plenary session for CLEC 2026 will feature Nadine Lerret, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, and her presentation, “Responsible Use of AI for Educators” on February 6, at 9:15 am Pacific. Generative AI tools are already influencing how students learn,…
Addressing Student Success Through a Trauma-Informed Lens The CLEC Steering Committee is excited to announce the 2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) Opening Keynote will feature Jeanie Tietjen, PhD, and her presentation, “Trauma-Informed in Pedagogy & Practice” on Thursday, February 5, at 12 pm Pacific. As educators, administrators, and program leaders, we are increasingly aware…
Every year, the Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) brings together a vibrant community of educators who share ideas, swap practical tools, and leave inspired to elevate their programs. The stories below—from program directors who once felt overwhelmed, to seasoned educators who still discover something new each year—show just how transformative CLEC can be. Whether it’s…
Candice S. Grayson, MS, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, Program Director/Professor of Histotechnology & Medical Laboratory Technology at the Community College of Baltimore County, shares why she loves coming back to the Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) every year. She loves reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new educators, and sharing ideas about how to improve their programs. CLEC 2026…
Start sharing that you’ll be at #CLEC2026 with the medical laboratory science educator community. We’ve created images that you can share on social media and in your email signature so that your educator friends and colleagues know they can connect with you during this year’s CLEC, whether you plan to attend in Bellevue, WA, or…
The 2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) is your gateway to nearly 40 educational sessions packed with insights on teaching strategies, program management, student engagement, and more. The program was designed to equip you with actionable tools and resources to enhance your educational initiatives. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the sessions tackling key…
Jess Ray, MLS(ASCP), 2026 CLEC Host Committee Chair The Pacific Northwest is a magical place. Tall pines and mists lend the area a feeling of mystery. Some nights, the fog rolls in over the city, bringing the smell of the ocean with it. By February, it will still be rainy season, but the beginning signs…
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM, 2026 CLEC Steering Committee Member I’ve had a running joke with a colleague for nearly a decade where, after we vent our frustrations about the ever-growing demands for educators, we smile at each other and calmly say, “It’s going to get better,” knowing full well it probably won’t. We remain…
The annual Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) is the most impactful annual gathering for faculty, administrators, directors, advisers, and others in medical laboratory education. This conference is designed to give you take-aways that you can bring home and implement in your program right away. Through peer-to-peer learning, explore new ways to enhance the student learning…