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geared towards those new to the teaching field.

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Scholarships for the National Conference

NSTA is providing a limited number of scholarships to cover the conference registration fee. Recipients of this scholarship are responsible for paying travel, accommodation, and other expenses associated with attending the conference. Scholarship funds are limited.

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NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program

The purpose of the NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program is to encourage and support future teachers as they prepare to enter the profession, as well as help them network and connect with the many resources and opportunities provided by the Association.

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Interactive eBooks+ 

Interactive eBooks+ provide learning experiences that are both engaging and inspiring. Animationssimulations, and videos bring content to life, while pop-up review questions and special notes help underscore the most crucial points of knowledge.

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Professional Learning Units

A New and Easy Way to Earn Professional Learning Credit Hours

NSTA Professional Learning Units are self-paced, flexible short courses designed around relevant science education topics. PLU’s support student-centered learning and can be used toward continuing education credits.

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Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Philadelphia 2025, February 27, 2025

Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about how to maximize your experience at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education taking place in Philadelphia, from March 26-29, 2025. In this web seminar partici...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science

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Sponsored Web Seminar: Building Future-Ready STEM Programs with Data Collection Technology, March 6, 2025

Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for a panel discussion about data collection technology....

Elementary High School Middle School Technical and Vocational Education General Science STEM

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Web Seminar: WI25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, March 10, 2025

Secondary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.  ...

Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

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Web Seminar: Navigating NSTA 2025 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 12, 2025

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee?  Join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, for a virtual orientation to help you navigate NSTA's Spring Conference. This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time att...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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