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Are you a member of NSTA who's interested in serving on one of these advisory boards or panels below?
Now accepting volunteers through February 28, 2023.
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Advisory Boards
NSTA Advisory Boards
Conference Advisory Board
Charge: The Conference Advisory Board will serve as an experienced resource to NSTA conference staff and regional planning committees and will maintain an ongoing review of procedures and planning related to NSTA conferences and meetings.
Development Advisory Board
Charge: Review the organizational fundraising plan and advise the Board of Directors in the development of policies and procedures related to gift solicitation, donor recognition, and potential campaigns including planned giving guidelines. Develop strategies for the involvement and cultivation of major gift prospects. Solicit gifts at the various levels required for annual, restricted, and planned giving campaigns. Provide information on the environmental factors affecting fundraising among the organization’s constituencies.
International Advisory Board
Charge: Advise, guide, and provide input on Association international efforts and develop strategies for implementing these international efforts.
Investment Advisory Board
Charge: Review NSTA investment policies and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on both short and long-term goals in accordance with directives provided by the Board of Directors.
Journal Advisory Board
Charge: Review manuscripts primarily for a principal NSTA journal and occasionally for other NSTA journals, as requested; make recommendations to the Editors concerning publication of manuscripts; assist the Editors in implementing publication policies; provide suggestions as requested by the Editors.
Rural Science Education Advisory Board
Charge: Provide support to rural science educators by making recommendations to the Board of Directors and staff on implementing new strategies to inform rural science educators about available sources of funding and how to use that funding effectively to improve rural science education; make recommendations on how to improve science professional learning for rural educators; and review options to assist in peer collaboration for rural educators. The chairperson shall submit semi-annual reports to the Board of Directors, including recommendations for action by the Board of Directors.
Science Safety Advisory Board
Charge: Advise NSTA staff on safety guidelines for all demonstrations and workshop leaders at all NSTA activities; serve, as requested, as the safety review panel for NSTA journals, books, and other publications; advise the Executive Director and the Board of Directors on issues related to science safety.
Special Needs Advisory Board
Charge: Advise NSTA standing committees and NSTA headquarters regarding support for members with special needs and for teachers of students with special needs; make recommendations to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors regarding issues and projects related to special education.
Urban Science Education Advisory Board
Charge: Advise, guide, and provide input on the Association’s efforts to address the distinct challenges faced by urban science educators; develop strategies to support NSTA members in urban areas; and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on implementing new strategies. The chairperson shall submit semi-annual reports to the Board of Directors including proposals for action by the Board of Directors.
NSTA Panels
Outstanding Science Trade Books Panel
Charge: This panel is responsible for reviewing as many as 300 individual books submitted by publishers. Panel members are charged with reading submissions and identifying the very best children's science books among the entries. Generally, a few dozen books are singled out for recognition each year. The list of winners shall be published online and circulated via social media, in print in NSTA's K–12 journals, and as a standalone handout.
Best STEM Books Panel
Charge: This panel is responsible for reviewing as many as 400 individual books submitted by publishers. Panel members are charged with reading every submission and identifying the very best children's STEM books among the entries for publication on NSTA's annual Best STEM Books list. The list of winners shall be published online and circulated via social media, in print in NSTA's K–12 journals, and as a standalone handout.
Shell Science Teaching Award Judging Panel
Charge: Oversee the administration of the award by establishing and maintaining guidelines for the award and awardee selection process. Participate in the selection process of semi-finalists, finalists, and the awardee by using written and video documentation, as well as completing site visits as assigned by the Chair.