NSTA

What is the NSTA's purpose?
The NSTA was created "...to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all." This quote taken from the [|NSTA] website gives an outline for the reason for such an organization. The NSTA was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, it allows anyone to join with an intent to broaden the scope of the scientific community. The community of learners and teachers nears more than 55,000 and is the largest organization in the world dedicated to increase creativity and excellence in science teaching and learning.

Who is involved?
The organization is internationally recognized and includes members anywhere from science supervisors, business and industry representatives, scientists, administrators, and of course science teachers. But anyone interested in the progression of science innovation and education can join, even students.

There are 8 different membership categories. • [|Regular Individual] • [|Student] • [|New Teacher] • [|Retired] • [|International E-Membership] • [|Joint NSTA/SCST Regular Individual] • [|Joint NSTA/SCST Student] • [|Institutional]
 * Individual Memberships**
 * Institutional Membership**

(Links lead to actual membership information on the NSTA website.)

What //you// get out of it!
Each different membership includes different benefits and fees. But let's look at a membership for a new teacher. First of all you must be in your first three years of teaching with proof (a copy of your teaching certificate or a letter from your administrator) is required. The fee is 32$ per year and you receive one journal from any listed on the [|membership page]. Also included are online resources, also found embedded in the previous link.


 * All information taken from the NSTA website:** http://www.nsta.org/

NSTA 1840 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA
 * Contact information:**
 * Phone:** 703.243.7100