Middle School Educators Begin Professional Learning Fellowship in the 2022 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy

Press Release | March 2022

Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences Performance Following the Transition to Remote Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal Article | August 2021

Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are an alternative pedagogical approach to the apprenticeship model for high-impact research immersion experiences. A W.M. Keck-funded Research Immersion Program…

The Impact of Online STEM Teaching and Learning During COVID-19 on Underrepresented Students’ Self-Efficacy and Motivation

Journal Article | July 2022

Female students, students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students face considerable barriers in access to STEM education, leading to their underrepresentation in STEM fields. Ensuring that these…

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Using Team-Based Learning in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | February 2020

With an overwhelming amount of research and a demand for collaborative learning in the classroom, teachers are tackling challenges at all educational levels that often accompany the social aspects of group work. Team-…

Classroom Observations to Characterize Active Learning Within Introductory Undergraduate Science Courses

Journal Article | April 2020

In this article, the authors describe how classroom observations were used to characterize differences in instructional practices among undergraduate science courses. Student and faculty behaviors and dialogues were…

OpenSciEd

Page | January 2025

OpenSciEd Transform Science Teaching with OpenSciEd Professional LearningNSTA is proud to offer OpenSciEd Professional Learning Packages, designed to support districts and schools in implementing high-quality, inquiry-based science education. Aligned with the Next…

enewsletters

Page | May 2020

enewsletters Get NSTA Reports – A Free Weekly E-Newsletter Tailored Just for You!Stay informed and inspired with NSTA Reports, our free weekly e-newsletter sent each Tuesday afternoon, packed with resources and information on the latest happenings in science and education. Issues regularly feature:…

Engaging Students at All Academic Levels in an Inquiry-Based Paleoecologic Learning Activity—Even When You Don’t Have the Rocks

Journal Article | October 2021

Inquiry-based learning is an educational strategy that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process by having them propose and test hypotheses through experimentation and/or the collection of observational data…

Capturing Student and Instructor Experiences, Perceptions, and Reflections on Remote Learning and Teaching in Introductory Chemistry Courses During COVID-19

Journal Article | July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors to suddenly pivot from in-person to remote teaching and students to rapidly adapt their learning strategies. During this emergency instruction period, 21 semistructured, one-on-…

Engaging Children With Authentic STEAM Learning Experiences Through Design-Based Approaches

Journal Article | October 2020

Overview

Page | October 2019

Overview Transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships and advocacy. The National Science…

Membership Benefits

Page | April 2025

Membership Benefits Unlock the Full Potential of Your Science Education JourneyJoining NSTA means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing science education. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, access top-tier learning resources, or make a meaningful impact…

Student Perceptions of Open Educational Resources Video-Based Active Learning in University-Level Biology Classes:

Journal Article | July 2020

We quantified student perceptions of an active learning exercise, based on open-educational video resources, in both a first-year seminar class (Natural Environment of Athens and Georgia, three sections), and a larger…