Member Benefits

What are the benefits for being a member of the New Jersey Science Teachers Association?

• Networking with educators and professionals to explore and discuss best practices in science teaching in our members only forums
• Members only NJSTA newsletter sent directly to your email address and posted in our Newsletter Archive, to keep you updated on opportunities and events about science teaching 
• Discounted registration fees for NJSTA Professional Development events
• Preferred acceptance to the weeklong Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award Summer Institute
• 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
• Volunteer opportunities at science education events
• Affiliation with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
• Membership in one of the oldest science teacher organizations, with origins at an April 1905 meeting at the Newark Public Library
• Recognizing excellence through a variety of awards
  • NJSTA Citation Scroll
  • NJSTA Fellows Program
  • NJSTA Atkins 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​