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National Conferences
National Conference On Science Education
Philadelphia • March 26-29, 2025
Join us in the City of Brotherly Love to connect with like-minded professionals for an unforgettable experience! With content crafted by educators for educators, you’ll leave with an arsenal of engaging, practical strategies for your classroom, school or district that you can implement right away. Whether you're just looking for casual networking, peer-driven roundtable discussions, or new professional opportunities, we have it all!
National Conference On Science Education
Minneapolis • November 12-15, 2025
Get ready to experience the charm of Minneapolis as NSTA presents the premier gathering for science and STEM educators. Bring your most innovative ideas, connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders, and leave with fresh insights and creative strategies to inspire imaginative learning and boost student engagement. Embark on your journey at NSTA Minn25 where future-driven knowledge and endless possibilities await!
Institutes
Leaders Institute
Leadership for the Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials
Philadelphia • March 26, 2025
Join fellow administrators for a day of empowering strategies, connection, and inspiration through focused leader-centric professional learning. National Conference registration is NOT required to attend the Leaders Institute. Participants registering for the Leaders Institute are invited to purchase conference registration at a discounted cost.
OpenSciEd Middle School Unit Launch Workshops
Norwood and UMass, Massachusetts • February 2025 (various dates)
Join middle school science teachers from across Massachusetts for OpenSciEd Middle School Unit Launch professional learning workshops! You’ll leave with everything you need to confidently implement your chosen unit, including a deeper understanding of the OpenSciEd middle school curriculum and a familiarity with the wealth of resources available on the OpenSciEd website to support teaching and learning in your classroom.
Web Seminar Series
Web Seminars
Web Seminar
Join us on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET, to discover engaging ways to bring meaningful climate science exploration into your classroom all year long!...
Web Seminar
Science Update: Energy: The Push From Non-Renewable to Renewable Sources, April 24, 2025
Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about renewable energy sources and celebrate Earth Day 2025. The global energy demand has increased nearly exponentially in the last century and is projected to increase at a ...
Web Seminar
Science Update: Exploring the Applications of Low Earth Orbit Observations, May 8, 2025
Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the applications of low Earth orbit observations....
Web Seminar
Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: June 16, 2025
Join us on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....
"I go to NSTA conferences because I get to have a lot of fun with other educators who are there for the same reason I am. To learn more. To be better. And to make an impact."
-Elizabeth Allan
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- National Conference in Anaheim, April 15-18
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