The mission of New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

Who are the members of NJSTA?

  • PK-12 teachers
  • Science educators representing the NJ Department of Education
  • Retired educators
  • NJ college and university faculty and staff
  • Professionals including engineers and content specialists
  • Members of the pubic who have an interest in science and science education

What are the benefits of membership in NJSTA?

  • Networking with educators and professionals to identify best practices in science teaching
  • NJSTA newsletter sent directly to your email address, to keep you updated on opportunities and events about science teaching (9 issues/year)
  • Discounted registration fees at:
  • Preferred acceptance to the weeklong Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award Summer Institute
  • Recognizing excellence through a variety of awards
    • NJSTA Citation Scroll
    • NJSTA Fellows Program
    • NJSTA Adkins Award
    • NJSTA Petix Award
    • NJSTA Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award (practicing teachers)
    • NJSTA Doris White Memorial Scholarship (pre-service teachers) [More Information]
    • NJSTA Special Awards
  • Updated information about the NGSS and their implementation in NJ
  • Access to tools and resources including the latest news in science via our website
  • Timely information about the annual two day New Jersey Science Convention
  • Information about professional development opportunities and events targeting science teachers that are offered statewide and at the national level
  • Affiliation with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  • Unique items in the NJSTA online store to show your passion for science teaching in New Jersey
  • Membership in one of the oldest science teacher organizations, with origins at an April 1905 meeting at the Newark Public Library
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​Congratulations to the 2016 NJSTA Award Recipients

Margaret "Missy" Holzer

The NJSTA Citation Scroll is awarded to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to science and/or science education.

Kathy Ernst

The NJSTA Fellows Program was inaugurated as an expression of esteem to those officers and members who give to the association of their time and talent to a degree not normally expected of them.


​Professional Development Opportunities

​To submit an article or news for the NJSTA Newsletter, contact our Editor, ​Linda Smith.

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