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Sponsored Web Seminar: Solve the Case: Bringing Forensic Science into Your Chemistry Class, April 29, 2026

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....

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Archive: Presenter Essentials: Your Guide to Conference Success, March 4, 2026

This webinar is designed to help conference presenters feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed while aligning with NSTA’s learner-centered, evidence-based approach to professional learning. The session will address essential conference l...

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Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Anaheim 2026, March 24, 2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn how to make the most of attending the NSTA National Conference taking place in Anaheim, CA, from April 15 - 18, 2026.In this web seminar participants will learn:...

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Navigating NSTA 2026 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 26, 2026

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee? Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, as we guide you through what the NSTA National Conference in Anaheim has to offer. This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time att...

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The Science of Hurricanes, Earth’s Most Powerful Storms, May 7, 2026

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn the basic science behind the formation, growth, and lifecycle of hurricanes, as well as groundbreaking research in better predicting these powerful storms....

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Preschool Climate Change Environmental Science Life Science Physics STEM

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Unlocking the Moon with Artemis, March 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the NASA Artemis program to return humans to the Moon....

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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....

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Archive: NSTA Membership 101: February 2, 2026

In this web seminar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources NSTA offers to support your professional growth. Plus, during some sessions we’ll even invite a member to share their experience and how NSTA has contributed to their success....

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Archive: Science Update: Innovations in Road Weather Science, February 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about road weather science....

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Archive: Science Update: 2025 Arctic Report Card Headlines, January 29, 2026

This Science Update celebrates and shares the 20th anniversary Arctic Report Card (ARC), an annual update on the state of the Arctic environment produced by NOAA and national and international partners. In this webinar, ARC contributors wil...

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By Ken Roy

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