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Welcome to the one-stop-shop for science learning and teaching, and career resources
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

First Look at NSTA’s Newest Professional Learning Experiences, July 9, 2026

Join us on Thursday, July 9, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for a first look at four new professional learning offerings designed to support science and STEM educators.  NSTA’s newest offerings include:...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science STEM

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First Look at NSTA’s Newest Professional Learning Experiences, July 23, 2026

Join us on Thursday, July 23, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET, for a first look at four new professional learning offerings designed to support science and STEM educators.  NSTA’s newest offerings include:...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science STEM

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Amazing Monarch Butterflies, August 27, 2026

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about why we refer to the monarch butterflies as "amazing."...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Biology Climate Change Environmental Science Life Science

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Building Wonder with Text Sets: Tools for Inquiry Rich Classrooms, September 16, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another installment of Book Beat Live!...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

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