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  • 19 Apr 2024 5:21 PM | Elyse Turner (Administrator)

    We have exciting news to share! NSTA is returning to PA on March 26-29, 2025 for the Spring 2025 conference in Philadelphia. PSTA is happy to be the host organization working alongside NSTA for the event.

    Several important key steps you can take now:

    • ·       NSTA has requested that PSTA members (both active and inactive) complete this conference survey. They will be using the information from the survey to determine the conference strands, sessions, keynote speakers, etc. With the implementation of the new PA STEEL standards in Fall of 2025, this conference will be very timely for all educators and administrators. Please use this link to the NSTA/PSTA Survey and complete by Wednesday May 1st.
    • ·       If your membership has lapsed, we encourage you to rejoin PSTA as members will receive a $100 discount on registration. Click here to sign up!
    • ·       If you are interested in volunteering at NSTA presenting with PSTA or even serving on the PSTA/NSTA planning committee, please complete this form and we will be reaching out.
    • ·       Be sure to follow us on our Facebook page, Twitter/X, LinkedIn and Instagram to stay updated.

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  • 29 Mar 2024 3:54 PM | Elyse Turner (Administrator)

    SAVE the DAte! 

    When: March 26-29, 2025

    We are excited to see educators from around the country at the Spring 2025 NSTA Conference in Philadelphia! Please fill out this survey to help NSTA and PSTA work together to meet your needs.


  • 27 Apr 2023 8:09 PM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    We're excited to announce our theme for PSTA 2023: The Wonder of Science! Do your students ask questions? Do they explain their ideas? PSTA 2023 is about networking with other teachers as we dive into the new STEELS standards!


  • 28 Mar 2023 11:04 AM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    This spring PSTA is offering many different webinars surrounding the new STEELS standards and teaching strategies for your classroom! See the full list below and register at pascience.org/events!

    Upcoming Webinars:

    April 4 at 7 pm: FOSS Pathways: Using local phenomena to support 3D science learning on your journey to science understanding

    April 6 at 7 pm: Starting Early: The New STEELS standards in K-5

    April 11 at 7 pm: Achieving STEELS through Defined Learning

    April 20 at 7 pm: Ambitious Science Teaching (AST) Webinar Series: AST and Phenomenon-Based Units - An Example Unit

    April 25 at 7 pm: Creating an NGSS Ready Classroom for All Students

    May 4 at 7 pm: Ambitious Science Teaching (AST) Webinar Series: How to Develop an AST Unit Using Materials You Already Have

    May 23 at 7 pm: Creating an NGSS Ready School Environment for All Students


  • 27 Mar 2023 12:06 PM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    Award nominations are now open for our five awards: The Donald Keys Excellence in Science Teaching Award, The PSTA Science Administrator of the Year Award, The William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award, The Leadership in Science Education Award, and the PSTA Fellows Award. Only PSTA members can nominate for the awards, but the applicants DO NOT have to be PSTA members. To fill out the nomination form, please complete this form: bit.ly/PSTAawards. For more information about each award, see the Awards pageNominations for awards are due by June 1, 2023. The awards committee will then reach out to the applicants to complete their application. 

  • 20 Mar 2023 2:34 PM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    If you have questions about the new standards and implementation, check out our FAQ document: https://bit.ly/STEELSfaq

    We worked with PDE to create this document for teachers across the state. 

  • 9 Feb 2023 6:26 PM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    We are in the process of scheduling webinars for the spring and summer months! Be sure to check our Events page for the links to register via Zoom! 

    Tuesday, February 21st at 7 pm: Conservation Science: A Hands-On STEM Curriculum

    Come learn about how Conservation Science can be used in your classroom. Teachers have stated "This is a really good application based curriculum." Check out how you can use Conservation Science in your specific discipline! The Conservation Science curriculum engages students in doing science and developing important skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, data collection, etc.

    Tuesday, February 28th at 7 pm: Skype a Scientist

    Skype a Scientist is a free program that matches teachers with scientists for Q&A sessions! Join Skype a Scientist's founder, Sarah McAnulty, for a practical guide on how to use the program with your classroom.

    Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm: Achieving STEELS through Defined Learning

    Explore how to drive student engagement and achievement through real-world project-based learning. Explore how Defined Learning provide teachers with the tools that align with STEELS for the  implementation of high-quality PBL that builds future-ready skills.

  • 2 Apr 2022 11:44 AM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    Award nominations are now open for our five awards: The Donald Keys Excellence in Science Teaching Award, The PSTA Science Administrator of the Year Award, The William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award, The Leadership in Science Education Award, and the PSTA Fellows Award. Only PSTA members can nominate for the awards, but the applicants DO NOT have to be PSTA members. To fill out the nomination form, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/M4jRcjtrb5a2CttH9 For more information about each award, see below. Nominations for awards are due by June 30, 2022. The awards committee will then reach out to the applicants to complete their application. 

    For more information about each of these awards and the application requirements, see: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CLZzcMb0rgSfbMLxOVOe4e9uxkz4-yGD?usp=sharing

  • 18 Jan 2021 10:02 PM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    Join two PA science educators on Monday, January 25th for a free webinar and panel discussion. All science educators are welcome to attend as most of the strategies can be transferred across science disciplines. This webinar is not only for chemistry educators! 

    During the webinar, we will share labs that students can do at home, labs with virtual lab partners and discuss evidence-based strategies that work (and those that don't). We will show you how to use programs like Nearpod®, PearDeck®, Edpuzzle® and others, to check for understanding as well as sharing and viewing student data in a socially distanced way. We are also excited to hear about the great things you are doing in your class to maintain the rigor of a college chemistry course in these challenging times.

    REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR AT

    https://bit.ly/3sCyQSj

    Presenters: 

    Samantha Ramaswamy, AP Chemistry Teacher


    Michele Whitecraft, Science Education Professor




  • 4 Jan 2021 2:17 PM | Samantha Ramaswamy (Administrator)

    Based on the new structure of the board, we have some openings and would love to have other science educators join us! Please consider running for one of the following positions that are currently vacant on the PSTA Board of Directors:

    • Vice President
    • Region 1 Representative - composed of IU 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 

    • Region 3 Representative - composed of IU 18 and 19 

    • Region 4 Representative - composed of IU 9, 16, and 17 

    • Region 5 Representative - composed of IU 12, 13, and 15 (special election - only a 1 year term)

    • Western College Representative (open to college and university faculty only) - composed of Regions 7 and 8 (IUs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 27, and 28).

    **For more information about the open positions and the responsibilities, please see this informational document. You must either live or work in the region of which you are applying. See the informational document for a map of the IUs if you are not sure.  

    If you are interested in running for any of these positions or have questions regarding a position, please email our Board of Directors at pstaboard@gmail.com

    When you reply, please include the following and your bio will be added to the ballot:

    1. indicate the position that you are interested in

    2. your school/institution affiliation

    3. your school's county, your county of residence

    4. a short bio about your qualifications

    5. that you are a PSTA member in good standing

    Nominations must be submitted by January 11, 2021.


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