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Journal Article
Project-based learning (PBL) research is shown to improve students’ higher-order thinking skills. In this article, we describe an adaptation of the PBL model that is suitable for colleges with limited science, technology, engineering, and mathemati...
By Ilirian Dhimitruka and Geetha Surendran
Journal Article
Impacts of a Prerequisite Online Laboratory Course
In response to remote learning needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, introductory lecture and laboratory courses typically delivered fully in person were offered in a completely virtual format for the first time. Introductory laboratory courses are piv...
By Elizabeth V. Jones, Michael Evans, and Carrie Shepler
Journal Article
Issues of Question Equivalence in Online Exam Pools
During the pandemic, the use of question pools for online testing was recommended to mitigate cheating, exposing multitudes of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students across the globe to this practice. Yet instructors may be...
By Cody Goolsby-Cole, Sarah M. Bass, Liz Stanwyck, Sarah Leupen, Tara S. Carpenter, and Linda C. Hodges
Journal Article
Making Lab Group Work Equitable and Inclusive
The collaborative nature of introductory college science labs means that labs can play a major role in boosting students’ interest in experimental science when they work together in small groups. However, collaboration in lab courses is not always ...
By Danny Doucette and Chandralekha Singh
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 14, 2023
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Lindsey Crews, Science and Outreach Coordinator for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, will share information about an ambitious restoration plan, known as Mission: Iconic Reefs, that leverages cutting-edge science, innovative public-privat...
Web Seminar
The conference is almost here! It's time to prepare your presentation. During this web seminar, we will be outlining how to create a successful presentation at NSTA’s National Conference. ...
Web Seminar
Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, May 2, 2023
During this web seminar, the conference team will guide you through the process of reviewing and giving feedback, ensuring you have all the tools you need to provide a strong evaluation for each proposal. ...
Web Seminar
Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA conferences offer valuable experiences that place the needs of educators front and center, providing an inv...
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, February 28, 2023
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: Observing Hurricanes with Ocean Drones, June 8, 2023
Advancing our understanding of hurricanes and improving forecasts require measurements from the most violent parts of the storms, where ships and aircraft cannot safely travel. The ocean-atmosphere interface within a hurricane is difficult to measure...
Web Seminar
The editors of the January/February 2023 issue of The Science Teacher join us to discuss the Special Issue on Immunology. The issue provides space for sharing current teaching strategies and tools for teaching about epidemics and viruses. W...
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, February 14, 2023
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: Europa Clipper: Exploring an Ocean World, May 11, 2023
In this web seminar, a team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will share information about the exciting Europa Clipper mission that will explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. Launching in 2024, Europa Clipper will study Europa’s icy surface and su...
Web Seminar
Archive: NSTA Teacher Awards – Looking for the Best of the Best, October 17, 2023
Did you come up with an innovative way to teach a lesson? Have you devoted your life to promoting science and the teaching of science? Did you successfully transform science teaching in your classroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions, t...