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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 Seminar Series
This is Option 1. OpenSciEd High School Chemistry Unit C.1 Curriculum Launch Workshop.NSTA is providing a virtual OpenSciEd (OSE) Curriculum Launch Workshop for the High School Chemistry Unit C.1 Thermodynamics in Earth's Systems to immerse you in te...
Web Seminar Series
This is Option 2. OpenSciEd Middle School Unit 7.6 Curriculum Launch AND Facilitator Training WorkshopNSTA is providing a virtual OpenSciEd (OSE) Curriculum Launch Workshop in the context of Middle School Unit 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impa...
Web Seminar Series
This is Option 1. OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.1 Curriculum Launch Workshop.NSTA is providing a virtual OpenSciEd (OSE) Curriculum Launch Workshop for the High School Biology Unit B.1 Ecosystem Interactions & Dynamics to immerse you in te...
Web Seminar Series
This is Option 2. OpenSciEd HighSchool Chemistry Unit C.1 Curriculum Launch AND Facilitator Training Workshop...
Web Seminars
Web Seminar
Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: April 7, 2025
Join us on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of the NSTA bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we will dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....
Web Seminar
NSTA/ASTE Web Seminar: Addressing Science Teacher Retention, April 7, 2025
Join us on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, at the intersection of research and practice as we engage in a conversation about science teacher retention. In this web seminar, a panel of science teacher educators/researchers identify...
Web Seminar
Web Seminar: Moving Beyond Lecture: Proven Pedagogy for the 21st Century Classroom, April 10, 2025
Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about ways you can move your instruction beyond lecture-style. The web seminar "Moving Beyond Lecture: Proven Pedagogy for the 21st Century Classroom" offers innovative str...
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!...
"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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