Fields of STEM

Page | April 2025

Fields of STEM Purpose StatementThe Fields of STEM program provides STEM educators from the Midwest an opportunity to leverage the collective expertise of the cohort and the latest relevant research to improve K-12 STEM education and workforce development in their local and global communities. A key…

NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics

Page | September 2020

NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics Online and Blended Learning Fri, 5:45-6:30 PM EST Conducting Labs in the Virtual World Fri, 4:05-4:50 PM EST Webcams as Windows into Animal Behavior Sat., 11:50-12:15 PM EST Saturday Lightning Chat:…

NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages

Page | May 2025

NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages Empower educators. Transform instruction. Engage all learners.NSTA’s professional learning offerings support the shift from traditional, content-driven teaching to phenomenon-based, three-dimensional science instruction. Whether you're adopting high-…

NSTA District Professional Learning Packages

Page | May 2025

NSTA District Professional Learning Packages Transform Science Education at Scale with NSTAWe support districts in empowering educators and advancing student learning through custom strategies—including professional learning centered on sensemaking, leadership development, and the implementation of…

Awards and Recognition Program

Page | March 2020

Awards and Recognition Program Dare to Dream! Have you ever dreamed of yourself as a STAR and seeing your name up in lights? With 17 teacher award programs, your dream could become a reality.  Did you know more than $80,000 in cash and prizes are just waiting to be claimed? We are excited to…

Awards and Recognition: Videos

Page | March 2020

Awards and Recognition: Videos Distinguished Informal Science Education Award Distinguished Service to Science Education Award…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026

Page | July 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Growing Together: Collective Insights for Lifelong Learning  Soak up the sunshine and inspiration at NSTA’s premier professional learning event of the spring! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Anaheim, California, NSTA ANA26 brings…

National Conference Science Education Minneapolis 2025 - STEM Showcase

Page | September 2025

National Conference Science Education Minneapolis 2025 - STEM Showcase Aeon for Ocean https://www.aeonforocean.org/Aeon for Ocean is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that educates inland communities, especially kids, about ocean conservation and marine life through engaging programs ranging from…

Alliance of Affiliates

Page | October 2019

NSTA works with other science teaching and educational groups around the country to further the goals of science education. (See also NSTA State Chapters and Associated Groups.)Association for Multicultural Science…

Supporting a Museum-Based Network of Science Teacher Leaders

Journal Article | June 2022

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

Page | March 2020

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials LaConner High School – Todd Hinderman On behalf of LaConner High School and myself, we are truly grateful for the grant award money through the Shell Lab Science Challenge Regional competition. This award has allowed me to upgrade and purchase some very necessary and…

Energy

Journal Article | January 2023

“Energy is liberated matter, matter is energy waiting to happen.” — Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything

Facilitating Emancipatory and Justice-Centered Environmental and Climate Learning

Journal Article | September 2021

Preparing for the Great American Eclipse of 2024

Journal Article | July 2023