It’s been a busy week in the Twitterverse for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Our favorite shout-out came from Science Friday, promoting great science books for kids; we were delighted to see one of our readers’ favorites on the list: Next Time You See the Moon!

Try reading some of these great science books to your kids tonight! http://t.co/MtKsl5HNOC pic.twitter.com/TsLCnpLiSE

— Science Friday (@scifri) September 12, 2015

Science teachers have an opportunity now to nominate themselves or a colleague for a prestigious position on our Board and Council, and if you missed the webinar mentioned in this tweet, never fear, it’s archived at the same link. Take a look, and consider one of the positions available!

Listening to a webinar on preparing an application for #NSTA Board & Council #PD #scichat http://t.co/uzb7bYI1Cm

— Celeste Payne (@cmpayne87) September 8, 2015

Some of you shared your back to school stories. What can we say, @chemteacher93, @TannaNicely, and @ms_calaniz? STEM and the NGSS are hot!

Nothing like a 90 degree classroom to do our first lab of the year!#STEMeducation #NSTA pic.twitter.com/ItPd8oO4hC

— Aimee Selby (@chemteach93) September 8, 2015

Think like a scientist! @southknoxelem learning about @STEM_Outreach thru stemscouts! @BeckyAshe @knoxschools @NSTA pic.twitter.com/f2LxWkh0dD

— Tanna Nicely (@TannaNicely) September 11, 2015

“Hot Air Balloon” Challenge #NGSS @EarlyImplement 2nd grade #science pic.twitter.com/lG2H1FTwOT

— Christina Alaniz (@ms_calaniz) September 12, 2015

#HASTA gave a warm welcome to our President, Carolyn Hayes, showing her how they nurture the next generation of scientists in their lovely state!

@NSTA president @caahayes observes #plankton with @kahikai @josephwilsonca on Hikianalia! @HokuleaWWV pic.twitter.com/gH6AUgKfgN

— Lauren Kaupp (@mySciHI) September 11, 2015

Carolyn Hayes, President of @NSTA at #hasta addresses the audience, presents teacher awards #stem @PunahouSchool pic.twitter.com/m0hC6H4Mu5

— Joseph Wilson (@josephwilsonca) September 12, 2015

ICYMI, we are indeed giving away free enhanced e-books to anyone who joins or renews their regular membership, through September 30, 2015.

#Teachers, join @NSTA or renew your membership by Sept. 30, and you’ll get a free e-book. Learn more about NSTA: http://t.co/ug05p4b7uz

— CityScience (@CityScienceOrg) September 10, 2015

Planning to go to our Philly conference, November 12-14? Take advice from @JarettKuhns and visit the Franklin Institute—all attendees get free admission!

In November I’m attending the NSTA conference in Philadelphia and visiting the Franklin Institute to explore the human brain #NSTA15 #stoked

— Jarett Kuhns (@JarettKuhns) September 12, 2015

And what better way to close out the list than with another book list, from District Administration, mentioning another of our readers’ favorites, NGSS for All Students?

#education news, via @DA_magazine | Ken Robinson’s “Creative Schools” tops reading list for education leaders http://t.co/UJWYyuLCR9 #NSTA

— NatSciTeachAssoc (@NSTA) September 11, 2015

The mission of NSTA is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

2015 Area Conferences

• Reno, October 22–24
• Philadel
  phia, November 12–14
• Kansas City, December 3–5

2016 National Conference

• Nashville, March 31–April 3

2016 STEM Forum & Expo

• Denver, July 27–30

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