Mission

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

Member Benefits

Who are the members of NJSTA? What benefits do NJSTA members enjoy? Visit our Get Involved and About Us pages to find out! We hope you will join us!

Current News and Science

College (& High School) Chemistry During COVID: What Works, What Doesn't, and What I Need Help With! Monday, January 25th @ 7 pm

18 Jan 2021 6:09 PM • NJSTA
National Academies Press Book Announcement

10 Jan 2021 8:36 PM • NJSTA
Panasonic Student Eco Citizenship Project

9 Jan 2021 3:35 PM • NJSTA
Student Sustainability Summit Call for Entries K – 12 Student Essay or Video Competition

21 Dec 2020 3:39 PM • NJSTA
Winter Solstice and Great Convergence Phenomena

20 Dec 2020 8:51 PM • NJSTA
Phenomena Based 3-D Teaching with OpenSciEd Teacher Workshop Series

14 Dec 2020 9:15 PM • NJSTA

Joint Membership with NSTA

On behalf of the New Jersey Science Teachers Association and National Science Teaching Association, we are pleased to offer a joint membership—join both organizations and save money!

Join both NJSTA and NSTA for one year for $90 – a savings of $15.

Go to NSTA Membership and down to the Joint State Memberships then click on New Jersey.

New Jersey Science Convention

NJSC Virtual
2020 Program

Science: The Key
to the Future

October 17 and 18 November 14 and 15 January 9 and 10 February 6 and 7

Register for the entire NJSC Virtual Conference 2020 for only $19!

To see what sessions have been scheduled to date visit the Program page.

The Convention is co-sponsored by New Jersey Science Teachers Association and New Jersey Science Education Leadership Association.

2021 Maitland Simmons Institute

The Summer 20201 Maitland Simmons Institute will be focused on OpenSciEd.

Information regarding and application for the program will be coming soon!

Upcoming NJSTA events

NJSC 2020 Virtual Conference - February 2021

6 Feb 2021
Virtual
February #NJSTAminchats and Executive Board Meeting

10 Feb 2021 5:30 PM
Virtual
March Executive Board Meeting

10 Mar 2021 6:30 PM
Virtual

Professional Development Opportunities

Looking for professional development opportunities? Look at our Events page for NJSTA events and other opportunities in and around New Jersey.

CoVid-19 Resources

This illustration, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows the virus' spiky, crown-like fringe that shrouds each viral particle—giving it a “coronated” appearance. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention )