This option is available for full-time teachers of science and science educators with more than three years of experience.
For $89 per year, you will receive membership in NSTA and the Society for College Science Teaching. Benefits include the Journal of College Science Teaching, SCST newsletter, and these great services.
Member Exclusive Online Benefits
- Journal Article Downloads—Members have unlimited access and download capabilities for any journal article from NSTA's four grade-specific journal archive.
- SciLinks® Keyword Searches—Your best source of pertinent, trustworthy internet links. Members can use SciLinks—FREE—even if you don't have SciLinks-enabled print material.
- NSTA Listserver—Members can join any of 12 electronic lists to gain knowledge from industry professionals who gather online to share valuable information.
- Membership Dues Automatic Payment Plan—Renew your joint NSTA/SCST membership automatically with your credit card on a quarterly or annual basis.
More Online Resources
- Webwatchers SciGuides—All subject-specific SciGuides save valuable time by providing a rich collection of web-based resources targeted to a specific concept. This unique, online service also features classroom resources and filtering tools that provide a complete package for integrating the internet into your science curriculum. Members receive a 20% discount on their purchase.
- Career Center—Your career satisfaction is very important to us, and we will be there every step of the way to help you reach your full teaching potential. Search the database of jobs, receive career-planning advice, or hear our success stories.
- Science Teachers' Grab Bag—A catalog filled with resources, tools, and materials you can use in your classroom. Materials are searchable by category and cost, and many of the resources are free.
- Events Calendar—A database full of the latest science-related events and activities. This information-packed service is great if you are looking for a specific summer program, grant, or workshop in the field of science. Search by category, grade level, or region, or submit your own upcoming event.
Professional Development
- NSTA National Conference—The NSTA national conference is the world's largest gathering of science educators—an unparalleled professional development opportunity. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a long-time educator, you'll be inspired by your colleagues' experiences and ideas. You'll come away enriched, motivated, and invigorated. NSTA members receive a discount on registration.
- NSTA Regional Conferences—Regional conferences are held several times a year throughout the United States. Like the national conference, they're designed to help educators meet the challenges of teaching science in the twenty-first century. NSTA members receive a discount on registration.
- NSTA Institute—The gateway to your professional development experience, the NSTA Institute offers year-round face-to-face and online-learning opportunities with leading education providers. Registration discounts are available to NSTA members.
Publications and Resources
- NSTA Reports—a quick-read newspaper covers the latest science-teaching news and informs teachers about resources and opportunities. (U.S. and Canada only)
- NSTA Express—The weekly e-newsletter that consolidates the latest news and information from NSTA and delivers it to you via e-mail every Monday.
- Science Class—This monthly grade-specific newsletter focuses on a single curriculum topic and provides a range of NSTA-approved teaching resources to support it.
- Discounts through the NSTA Science Store
Take advantage of a 20% members-only discount on NSTA Press publications and 10% off a wide variety of other publishers' books, software, and other resources on science education. Request a catalog or shop online.
Leadership Opportunities
- Serve NSTA as an officer on the Board and Council and make a difference at the local, state, and national levels.
- Serve on a national committee, advisory board, or panel.
- Get your ideas published in one of NSTA grade-specific journals, or propose a session for a conference.
- Volunteer your expertise as a judge, reviewer, and more.
Affinity Programs
Questions? Contact NSTA Member Services at membership@nsta.org or 800-722-6782 or 703-243-7100.