About NSTA

The Executive Summary

NSTA headquarters

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the National Science Teachers Association is a member-driven organization, 60,000-strong. We offer cutting-edge Professional Development opportunities, and we publish books, journals, and additional content on effective teaching strategy and best practices.

Each year, we hold five major events offering comprehensive professional development and networking opportunities for science teachers and administrators: a National Conference on Science Education in the spring, three Area Conferences in the fall, and a STEM Forum & Expo in May.

We inform Congress and the public on vital questions affecting science literacy and a well-educated workforce. And with your support, we can do even more to further our mission "to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all."

Read about NSTA's "green" initiatives »

The Bigger Picture

If you would like to learn more about NSTA, we invite you explore the following pages:

  • Overview—a brief survey of everything NSTA does
  • Governance—NSTA’s leadership and governing bodies
  • Collaboration—NSTA’s state/province chapters and associated groups
  • Positions—NSTA’s official stand on important issues
  • OLPA (Office of Legislative and Public Affairs)—keeping the public informed about NSTA’s work

Location and Contact Information

Street Address

NSTA
1840 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington VA 22201

Phone Numbers

Main number: 703.243.7100
Fax: 703.243.7177

E-mail Addresses

Member Services: membership@nsta.org

Chapter Relations: chapters@nsta.org

Conferences: conferences@nsta.org

Exhibits and Advertising:

Publications and Products:

Professional Development:

Awards and Recognitions: awards@nsta.org

ExploraVision Awards: exploravision@nsta.org

Legislative Affairs: legaffairs@nsta.org

Media Relations: mediarelations@nsta.org

Public Information: pubinfo@nsta.org

Business Office: businessoffice@nsta.org

Executive Office: executive@nsta.org

Development and Corporate Relations: cse@nsta.org

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