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 public 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:
- NJSTA annual spring meeting
- NJSTA regional meetings offered in North, Central, and Southern NJ
- Engineering mentoring program
- 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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Professional Development Opportunities
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Congratulations to the 2016 NJSTA Award Recipients
Margaret "Missy" HolzerThe NJSTA Citation Scroll is awarded to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to science and/or science education.
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Kathy ErnstThe 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.
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To submit an article or news for the NJSTA Newsletter, contact our Editor, Linda Smith.
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New Jersey Student Learning Standards - Science
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