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National Science Teaching Association
Professional learning for science educators
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence in science teaching and learning. Its free and member web seminars connect educators with nationally acclaimed experts, NSTA Press authors, scientists, and engineers.
www.nsta.org ↗Upcoming webinars
- Thu, September 3
Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, September 3, 2026
Ready to share your ideas at the NSTA Spring Conference in Boston? Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive session designed to help you develop and submit a successful proposal for the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference.
- Thu, September 10
What is El Niño and How Might It Affect Our Weather This Year, September 10, 2026
Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about El Niño.
- Thu, September 10
Learning that Lasts: Meaningful STEM Experiences that Build Durable Skills: A Topic Study for K-12 Educators
Join us for a four-part webinar series, scheduled on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, to deepen your understanding of STEM learning experiences that build durable skills.
- Tue, September 15
Presenter Essentials: Your Guide to Conference Success, September 15, 2026
Get ready to shine at the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed as an NSTA conference presenter.
- Wed, September 16
Building Wonder with Text Sets: Tools for Inquiry Rich Classrooms, September 16, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another installment of Book Beat Live!
- Tue, September 22
Leveraging Anchoring Phenomena for Sensemaking, September 22, 2026
Compelling phenomena have the power to spark curiosity, inspire questions, and create a purpose for science learning.
- Wed, September 23
Explore Leadership Opportunities: 2027 NSTA Nominations Session, September 23, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.
- Mon, September 28
Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, September 28, 2026
Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.
- Tue, September 29
Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Boston, September 29, 2026
Every great conference begins with great proposal reviewers. Help shape the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will equip you with the tools and guidance to review proposals.
- Mon, October 5
Building a Strong Application for the Shell Science Teaching Awards, October 5, 2026
Join us on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards.
- Tue, October 6
Navigating NSTA 2026 Fall Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, October 6, 2026
Headed to the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis? Make every moment count! Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will help you navigate the conference with confidence.
- Wed, October 7
Designing 3D Assessments with Generative AI: A Four-Part Professional Learning Series for Science Educators
Are your assessments capturing the rich science sensemaking already happening in your classroom? Join us on October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET, to build your skills in designing 3D assessments with generative AI.
- Thu, October 8
Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Indianapolis 2026, October 8, 2026
NSTA Indianapolis is coming, and your best conference experience starts now! Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you plan your schedule and maximize your time.
- Wed, October 14
Don’t Hide Your Passion: Let It Shine with an NSTA Teacher Award, October 14, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
- Thu, October 15
Beyond Word Walls: A Tool for Intentional Language Development in Science, October 15, 2026
Looking for practical ways to better support multilingual learners (MLLs) in science? Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET to explore a powerful tool that makes language development visible within three-dimensional science learning.
- Mon, October 19
Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 19, 2026
Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.
- Tue, October 20
Sponsored Web Seminar: Creep It Real: Halloween Experiments Students Won't Stop Talking About, October 20, 2026
Join us on Tuesday, October 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, and learn about Halloween-related activities that you can do in your classroom.
- Tue, October 27
OpenSciEd Best Practices for Success: Building Scientific Communities Through Scientist Circles, October 27, 2026
Transform student talk into powerful science learning. Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for an interactive web seminar exploring how OpenSciEd's Scientist Circles routine strengthens student discourse.
- Wed, November 4
What the Research Says About…Emerging Technologies in Science Education, November 4, 2026
Discover how emerging technologies are transforming science teaching and learning. Join educators and researchers from the Association for Science Teacher Education on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET for an interactive webinar.
- Thu, November 12
Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations, November 12, 2026
Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about snow measurement science.
- Thu, November 19
Connecting Science Learning to Future Careers: Bridging Science, CTE, and Workforce Readiness, November 19, 2026
Help students see the connection between today's science lesson and tomorrow's career. Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET to explore practical strategies for connecting three-dimensional science learning to Career and Technical Education.
- Tue, February 2
Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, February 1, 2027
Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so, you could win a science classroom makeover. Join us on Monday, February 1, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.
- Thu, February 4
A Decade of Discovery: Celebrating 10 Years of Best STEM Books, February 3, 2027
Join us on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another installment of Book Beat Live!
- Thu, February 4
OpenSciEd Exploration: Transforming Science Teaching and Learning with High-Quality Instructional Materials
Are you curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials.
- Thu, February 4
Class CrunchLabs Exploration: Transforming Science Teaching and Learning with High-Quality Instructional Materials
Are you curious about Class CrunchLabs? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials.
- Tue, February 23
Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 22, 2027
Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 22, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.
- Tue, March 9
Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, March 8, 2027
Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, March 8, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.