Conferences & Events
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Learn and connect with your peers throughout the year at our in-person and virtual events.
National Conferences
National Conference On Science Education
Anaheim • April 15-18, 2026
Soak up the sunshine and inspiration at NSTA’s premier professional learning event of the spring! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Anaheim, California, NSTA ANA26 brings together science and STEM educators for four days of meaningful learning, collaboration, and growth. Whether you’re sparking curiosity in the classroom, leading professional development, shaping curriculum, or driving innovation across your district, you’ll leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and lasting connections to support your professional journey. Join a vibrant community of educators as we grow together—because lifelong learning begins with collective insight.
National Conference On Science Education
Indianapolis • November 4-7, 2026
Science education is never still, and neither are the educators who teach it, inspire it, and reimagine its future every day. Join us in Indianapolis, a city where speed meets spirit, for NSTA’s preeminent professional learning event of the fall! Over four days of thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, and meaningful connections, you’ll gain fresh ideas and powerful tools to elevate your practice and deepen your impact. Whether you’re nurturing discovery in the classroom or leading at the district level, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and move science education forward, one inspired mind at a time.
Institutes
Leaders Institute
Real Stories, Real Promise: HQIM Implementation Challenges and Wins
Anaheim • April 15, 2026
How do we get high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) into the hands of teachers prepared to use them? Join the discussion with other district leaders and share experiences and practical insights when supporting the implementation of HQIM as a means of ensuring meaningful learning experiences for each student. The session will focus on challenges faced, lessons learned, and tested approaches to consider when planning for effective and sustained use of HQIM. Learn how BSCS's Curriculum Implementation Model can support you in taking critical leadership actions through the process.
Web Seminars
Web Seminar
NSTA Membership 101: April 6, 2026
Join us on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....
Web Seminar
Hubble's 36th Anniversary and Recent Science Highlights, April 23, 2026
Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch into space.Max Mutchler from the Space Telescope Science Institute will present new images and recent science ...
Web Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn ideas on how to incorporate forensic science into your chemistry class....
Web Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn more about how to prepare students for emerging fields in STEMM....
"I go to NSTA conferences because I get to have a lot of fun with other educators who are there for the same reason I am. To learn more. To be better. And to make an impact."
-Elizabeth Allan
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