October 1—Submit your manuscript on the theme “STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)” for the March 2010 issue of Science and Children, NSTA’s peer-reviewed journal for elementary teachers. For more information on NSTA journals, consult www.nsta.org/publications/journals.aspx.

October 13—The first live session for the NSTA Online Short Course: Light addresses topics science teachers need to know to teach about light with confidence. The registration fee includes access to the five live meetings and archives, the instructor’s PowerPoint presentations, a discussion forum, and the required course materials: SciPack, SciGuide, two journal articles, and the NSTA Press book Light: Stop Faking It! For more information, go to http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/online_courses/light.aspx or e-mail shortcourses@nsta.org.

October 15—Submit your application to serve on NSTA’s Board and Council. Joining NSTA leadership is a chance to impact local, state, and national science education. NSTA is currently accepting applications for its 2010 election. For more information, visit www.nsta.org/about/governance/nominations.aspx.

October 29—NSTA’s 2009 Area Conferences kick off in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the theme “Changing the Climate of Science Education.” For more information or to register, see www.nsta.org/conferences/2009min.

October 31—Apply for the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy professional development program. The one-week, expenses-paid academy is open to third- through fifth-grade teachers. For more information or to apply, visit www.sendmyteacher.com.

November 1—Submit your manuscript on weather for the April/May 2010 issue of Science and Children. For more information on NSTA journals, consult www.nsta.org/publications/journals.aspx.

November 12—NSTA’s Area Conference on Science Education in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, features comprehensive workshops, presentations, and more than 300 concurrent sessions. For more information or to register, go to www.nsta.org/conferences/2009ftl.

December 1—Submit your manuscript on professional development for the Summer 2010 issue of Science and Children. For more information on NSTA journals, consult www.nsta.org/publications/journals.aspx.

December 3—NSTA’s 2009 Area Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, sets out to explore excellence in science education, from challenging content to professional relationships. For more information or to register, access www.nsta.org/conferences/2009pho.