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Scholarships for the National Conference
NSTA is providing a limited number of scholarships to cover the conference registration fee. Recipients of this scholarship are responsible for paying travel, accommodation, and other expenses associated with attending the conference. Scholarship funds are limited.

NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program
The purpose of the NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program is to encourage and support future teachers as they prepare to enter the profession, as well as help them network and connect with the many resources and opportunities provided by the Association.
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Interactive eBooks+
Interactive eBooks+ provide learning experiences that are both engaging and inspiring. Animations, simulations, and videos bring content to life, while pop-up review questions and special notes help underscore the most crucial points of knowledge.
A New and Easy Way to Earn Professional Learning Credit Hours
NSTA Professional Learning Units are self-paced, flexible short courses designed around relevant science education topics. PLU’s support student-centered learning and can be used toward continuing education credits.
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Member Web Seminar
Teacher Tip Tuesday: AI in Action: Tools for the Science Classroom, February 11, 2025
Join us on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and ways it can be used in the classroom....
Member Web Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:30 PM ET, for part 2 of this two-part series about how to use student assets to support science learning for all students....
Web Seminar
Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about plasma physics and its applications.What is inside our sun and other stars? What fills up the interstellar space? What is lightning? Trying to answer similar questions...
Web Seminar
Elementary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....