Guidelines for Authors: Journal of College Science Teaching

Page | January 2020

Guidelines for Authors: Journal of College Science Teaching Why You Should Publish in JCST Aims and Scope The Journal of College Science Teaching provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on and experiences with undergraduate science courses, particularly those for nonscience majors.…

Meet the NSTA Leadership

Page | June 2020

Meet the NSTA Leadership Dr. Elizabeth Allan President 2020–2021 Dr. Elizabeth "Beth" Allan is the president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). She began serving her one-year term on June 1, 2020. Allan is currently Professor of Biology and Coordinator of the Secondary Science Education program at…

Engage Spring 21 proposals

Page | January 2021

Engage Spring 21 proposals Each week of NSTA Engage: Spring21 will focus on a different grade band: Elementary Educators: April 12–17 Middle Level Educators: April 19–24  High School Educators: April 26–May 1  Postsecondary and Preservice: May 3–8    You can select all the grade level ranges…

STEM20 Virtual Exhibits, Workshops & Sponsorship Prospectus

Page | June 2020

STEM20 Virtual Exhibits, Workshops & Sponsorship Prospectus Connect with STEM Leaders at STEM20: Virtual Event, July 27–30 Download PDF Virtual Exhibits—Create a custom virtual exhibit to showcase your brand and solutions. Host live meetings in your booth via face to face video chat, demo…

Standing Committees

Page | January 2020

Standing Committees VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLEOne of the most fulfilling ways to have an impact on science education is to participate at a national level. Volunteer opportunities are available to NSTA members who would like to lend their skills, talents and passion for science learning to…

NSTA Board and Council

Page | January 2020

NSTA Board and Council Meet the NSTA leadership » Board of Directors E-mail: boardofdirectors@nsta.org NSTA Presidents President Elizabeth Mulkerrin Omaha's…

What’s STEM Got to Do With It?

Journal Article | November 2021

STEM Graduate Students’ Development at the Intersection of Research, Leadership, and Innovation

Journal Article | November 2022

Researcher innovation and leadership skills are fundamental for creating implementable solutions to pressing societal and market-based global problems. The Research to Innovation to Society (R2I2S) program is a…

Less Text, More Learning

Journal Article | August 2020

English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes,…

Recent Developments in Classroom Observation Protocols for Undergraduate STEM

Journal Article | August 2022

Over the past decade, researchers have developed several teaching observation protocols for use in higher education, such as the Teaching Dimensions Observation Protocol (TDOP), Classroom Observation Protocol for…

Perspectives on Teaching from Early-Career Scientists

Journal Article | March 2022

Many graduate students spend a part of their time teaching at the university level. While there is an abundance of advice from older, more established faculty, the perspective and teaching styles of graduate students…

Exploring Barriers to the Use of Evidence-Based Instructional Practices

Journal Article | October 2021

Recent reform documents in postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields recommend the use of evidence-based instructional practices (EBIPs) in the classroom. National surveys in the…

Backward Redesign of a Nonmajors’ Biology Course at a Two-Year Technical College

Journal Article | July 2020

Gwinnett Technical College (GTC), established in 1984, is the second-largest technical college in Georgia. As a two-year open-access college, GTC and other technical and community colleges are significant in educating…