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geared towards those new to the teaching field.

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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.

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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. Animationssimulations, and videos bring content to life, while pop-up review questions and special notes help underscore the most crucial points of knowledge.

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Professional Learning Units

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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Web Seminar: FA25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, September 29, 2025

Elementary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....

Elementary Postsecondary General Science

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Meaningful STEM: Expanding Access Through Engagement, September 30, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, September 30, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:15 PM ET, for this edition of NSTA’s Teacher Tip Tuesday with a focus on STEM....

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Middle School Preschool General Science STEM

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Web Seminar: FA25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 6, 2025

Secondary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory. This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doi...

Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

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Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: October 6, 2025

Join us on Monday, October 6, 2025, 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....

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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