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“Energy is liberated matter, matter is energy waiting to happen.” — Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything ...

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Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Indianapolis 2026, October 8, 2026

NSTA Indianapolis is coming, and your best conference experience starts now! Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you plan your schedule, navigate the conference, and maximize your ...

 

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Navigating NSTA 2026 Fall Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, October 6, 2026

Headed to the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis? Make every moment count! Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will help you navigate the conference with confidence, build meaningful conn...

 

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Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Boston, September 29, 2026

Every great conference begins with great proposal reviewers. Help shape the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will equip you with the tools and guida...

 

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Presenter Essentials: Your Guide to Conference Success, September 15, 2026

Get ready to shine at the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed as an NSTA conference p...

 

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Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, September 3, 2026

Ready to share your ideas at the NSTA Spring Conference in Boston? Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive session designed to help you develop and submit a successful proposal for the 2027 NSTA Spring Confe...

 

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OpenSciEd Best Practices for Success: Building Scientific Communities Through Scientist Circles, October 27, 2026

Transform student talk into powerful science learning. Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 PM ET for an interactive web seminar exploring how OpenSciEd's Scientist Circles routine strengthens student discourse, deepens scientific r...

 

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Leveraging Anchoring Phenomena for Sensemaking, September 22, 2026

Compelling phenomena have the power to spark curiosity, inspire questions, and create a purpose for science learning....

 

Web Seminar Series

Designing 3D Assessments with Generative AI: A Four-Part Professional Learning Series for Science Educators

Are your assessments capturing the rich science sensemaking already happening in your classroom? Join us on October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET, to build your skills in designing 3D assessments with generative AI....

 

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Starting Strong: Creating Classroom Norms that Foster Sensemaking from Day One, August 20, 2026

How do you create a classroom where every student’s ideas, questions, and experiences are valued from the very first day?...

 

Web Seminar Series

Learning that Lasts: Meaningful STEM Experiences that Build Durable Skills: A Topic Study for K-12 Educators

Join us for a four-part webinar series, scheduled on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, to deepen your understanding of STEM learning experiences that build durable skills....

 

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Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations, November 12, 2026

Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about snow measurement science....

 

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Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 22, 2027

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 22, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....

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