NSTA
NSTA’s mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 50,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field.
Founded in 1944 as the National Science Teachers Association, the NSTA is headquarted in Arlington, Virginia. It is the largest organization in the world dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.