What an honor and privilege to write this first message to ASTE. At the podium during the presidential message in Salt Lake City, I took time to remind our organization to leave places better than we found them by saying yes to things that we might not always consider doing. This theme of “say yes […]
Contributed by Ron Hermann Dear ASTE members, The ASTE Elections Committee would like to announce the call for nominations for the following elected positions that will be on the 2023 ballot (number of positions in parentheses): · President-Elect (1) · At-Large Board Members (2) o NOTE: All At-Large Board Members are appointed to serve as […]
Dear ASTE colleagues: We are excited to announce the call for Thread Coordinators for the 2024 annual conference. Presentations at our annual conference are organized by ‘Threads’ that bring together sessions and topics related to a variety of member interests. Each Thread is led by a team of two coordinators. Thread Coordinators are appointed to serve as co-chairs for each […]
Contributed by Christine Tippett Experiential Learning in Online Courses Virtual Symposium April 3 and 4, 2023 In online courses, experiential learning refers to the course- or field-based opportunities (e.g., simulations, eService-learning, co-ops, practicums, internships, and community-based projects) that take place using the internet. Experiential Learning in Online Courses 2023 is a virtual symposium funded by […]
Contributed by Nick Lux The NTLI Fellowship was established to recognize an exemplary paper and presentation focused on technology in science teacher preparation. The purpose of the NTLI Fellowship is to encourage further dialog among professional associations like ASTE and the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) regarding appropriate technology use in teacher […]
Contributed by Jenn Stark and John Pecore, 2024 Conference Co-Chairs We request ASTE members’ nominations for an individual to serve as the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 ASTE Conference in New Orleans, LA which is themed: Building an ethos of care and inclusion in science teacher education. As the introduction to the conference, we wish […]
Contributed by Kate Popejoy This is a formal call to members of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) to serve on the Editorial Review Board (ERB) for the Science Education section of the online journal Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE). We are seeking reviewers from diverse backgrounds with experience implementing technology […]
Contributed by Vanashri Nargund-Joshi and Mark Bloom The Publications Committee of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) is seeking applications for Editor or Co-Editors for the Journal of Science Teacher Education (JSTE). The duration of the appointment is for five and half years, beginning January 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2029.The first six […]
Contributed by Jennifer Stark Award I, Level I, Outstanding Science Teacher Educator This award recognizes the individual achievements and contributions of persons in their first ten years of service as science teacher educators. Award II, Outstanding Mentor Award II, the Outstanding Mentor Award, recognizes outstanding accomplishments in contributing to the professional development of pre-service and […]
Contributed by Sarah Boesdorfer Innovations in Science Teacher Education is ASTE’s practitioner journal in which we share ideas, thoughts, and actions for educating all levels of teachers of science, both preservice and in-service. As we continue down this path as the new editors, we have several announcements. Volume 8, Issue 1 of the Innovations in […]
Contributed by Xavier Fazio Below is a new book publication from ASTE member, Professor Xavier Fazio, Brock University, titled Science Curriculum for the Anthropocene, Volume 1: Complexity, Systems, and Sustainability Perspectives (2022). This volume, the first of a two-volume set forthcoming in 2023, provides a foundation for future research and development in a science curriculum. […]
Contributed by Amanda (Glaze) Townley This study is being conducted to explore the perceptions of graduate instructors relative to the preparation of students for studies at the graduate level and whether the preparedness is trending toward increasing or decreasing. Furthermore, we are looking at perceptions and applications of support for students at the graduate level. […]
Contributed by Amanda Gunning During the annual ASTE International Conference, we held our Regional Representative Committee Meeting and determined specific supports that would further region work and membership. In this meeting, we drafted a motion to put forth before the board to explore regions having the capability of becoming a subsidiary of the main organization […]
I want to thank the association for the Outstanding Longtime Service to ASTE award. ASTE is one of the organizations that I consider to be an intellectual home. It has been an organization where I could contemplate new ideas, learn new skills, and share what I am learning in my work with teachers. Thank you […]
Dear Fellow ASTE Colleagues, Registration for our 2023 International Conference in Salt Lake City, UT on January 11-14, 2023 is now open! I want to take this opportunity to thank our 2023 Conference Chairs, Kathy Trundle and Rita Hagevik, and our conference planning and organizing committee, as they continue to plan and coordinate an amazing […]
News from the South-West Contributed by Kelly Feille The Southwest region of ASTE gathered October 14-15 in San Marcos, TX. Our annual conference was hosted by Sunni Taylor (Texas State University) and her team including Julie Westerlund and Dan Smith. Our weekend began with a Glass Bottom Boat trip over the crystal clear Aquarena Springs and […]
Contributed by Sarah Boesdorfer Innovations in Science Teacher Education is ASTE’s practitioner journal in which we share ideas, thoughts, and actions for educating all levels of teachers of science, both preservice and inservice. As we continue down this path as the new editors, we have several announcements Volume 7, Issue 4 of the Innovations in […]
Contributed by Jennifer Stark Award I, Level I, Outstanding Science Teacher Educator Award I, Level 1, the Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year Award, recognizes the individual achievements and contributions of persons having ten or fewer years in their career service. This year’s Outstanding Science Teacher Educator is Dr. Julie Contino, Senior Specialist in […]
Contributed by Julie Contino Hello ASTE colleagues! I am excited to announce a new ASTE forum that will meet for the first time at our 2023 International Conference. The Science Teacher Residencies Forum is dedicated to surfacing and sharing effective practices for science teacher residency programs among ASTE members in the areas of school partnerships, […]
J. Myron “Mike” Atkin, a former dean and professor emeritus at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), died on Aug. 18 at Channing House, his retirement residence in Palo Alto. He was 95. Atkin, who began his working life as a high school science teacher, devoted his research career to improving the quality of science […]
Dear Fellow ASTE Colleagues, I hope that each of you had a wonderful summer! As we transition to fall, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our conference thread coordinators and conference proposal reviewers for their service as they are currently reviewing proposals for the upcoming 2023 ASTE International Conference: Science Education Elevated! Many […]
Dear ASTE Members, You are invited to submit a proposal for an ASTE-sponsored session at two upcoming NSTA National Conferences on Science Education:1. National Conference in Atlanta, Spring 2023 – March 23rd – 26th2. National Conference in Kansas City, Fall 2023 – October 26th – 28th As an affiliate of NSTA, ASTE is provided with the opportunity to […]
Contributor: Helen Meyer Co-Editors Helen and Andrea, want to capitalize on everything you have learned from our COVID experiences about science teacher education, and technology. Share your research on college faculty teaching, science methods, teacher professional development, mentoring and induction and how you have incorporated your new technology strategies into your teaching and research. CITE […]
Contributor: Jeanna Wieselmann The voting window for the ASTE Elections will be open from October 1 – November 15, 2022. Please take the time to cast your vote in the elections. Only 23% of ASTE members voted in last year’s elections, and we would like to see a much higher turnout this year! The slate […]
Contributor: Aimee Hollander Dr. Aimee Hollander assistant professor of Teacher Education at Nicholls State, Dr. Pam Blanchard, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University, and Dani Dilullo Director of Education and Engagement at Louisiana SeaGrant were awarded a NOAA Bay Watershed Education Training Grant to provide a 2-year professional development experience to Louisiana Teachers. The professional […]
Contributor: Cynthia Crockett Dear Colleagues, The Science Education Department at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian has been funded by the National Science Foundation (award # 2013263) to conduct a nationwide study of the strengths and weaknesses of STEM and teaching knowledge of individuals who will soon enter the STEM teaching workforce […]
SouthEast ASTE Contributor: Shana Lee Please join us for the Southeast Region Annual Meeting October 7-8 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Book your room here. Complete a registration form here. Pay membership and registration here. For more information, visit the website. MA-ASTE The MA-ASTE 2022 planning committee is excited about welcoming you to the beautiful Shawnee […]
Contributor: Kathy Cabe Trundle Salt Lake City January 11-14 The Conference Committee invites you to journey to Utah and join us at the 2023 ASTE conference in Salt Lake City. Pre-conference adventures begin on January 11th, and the conference continues until January 14th. Numerous hiking trails and ski slopes are accessible within a short drive […]
Dear Fellow ASTE Colleagues, I hope that each of you is having a wonderful spring and are making plans to rest and relax during the upcoming summer months! As we transition from spring to summer, I am pleased to announce the annual call for proposals for the 2023 ASTE International Conference: Science Education Elevated! To […]
MA-ASTE The MA-ASTE 2022 planning committee is excited about welcoming you to the beautiful Shawnee State Park, West Portsmouth, OH. We will meet at the Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, 2022. (Arrive 9/29 Thursday evening. Ending after lunch on Saturday) Park and Lodge information Proposal/Abstract Submission Proposal/Abstracts are due June […]
We appreciate the dedication and contributions of these long-term members. Thank you all for your time and help in keeping our organization going for all these years. Paul Adams Marianne Barnes Lynn Bryan Nate Carnes Sarah Carrier Michael Clough Robert Cohen David T. Crowther Charlene Czerniak Pradeep Dass Edward Donovan Allan Feldman Robert (Bob) Hollon […]
Hello ASTE friends, The ASTE Conference Planning Committee is looking forward to a phenomenal 2023 ASTE Conference in Salt Lake City next January 11-14. As we are gearing up for the conference, our committee sends you some reminders and invitations to join our team: Reminder: ASTE Conference Proposals are due on June 30, 2022. Please find the […]
Hello all! As you may have noticed in the previous newsletter ASTE was searching for the next editor(s) for our newsletter. I am happy to say I am still going to be the editor but we are adding another co-editor. Michelle Schpakow will be “joining” the team as co-editor. She has been a volunteer for […]
The National Institutes of Health has grant funding available for programs that provide research experiences for high school science teachers or high school and/or college students for 8-15 weeks during the summer academic break. Applications that demonstrate the potential to impact students and teachers from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged. This Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25) […]
It is both an honor and a pleasure to serve you this year as ASTE President! I want to express my gratitude to all our graduate members, regular members, and retired members for continuing to make our organization known for its welcoming and supportive atmosphere. It was truly a pleasure for me to see all […]
To our ASTE Members, Thank you to those who voted in our 2021 election cycle. It is vitally important that members of ASTE participate in the elections process. This year, we had 141 members vote from our membership of 626, representing 23% of our organization. Low voter participation continues to hover over our elections process, so […]
Applications are now being sought for the position of EDITOR for the Science Education Section for the journal Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education The Publications Committee of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) is seeking applications for Editor or Co-Editors for the Science Education section of the online journal, Contemporary Issues in […]
Dear ASTE members. The ASTE Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for outstanding papers presented at our 2022 ASTE conference. Award IV – Innovation in Teaching Science Teachers Award V – Implications of Research for Educational Practice Submissions for both Awards IV and V are due March 1st and must comply with the submission guidelines (e.g., page limits, formatting, etc.). Please see http://theaste.org/awards for […]
Dear ASTE members, The ASTE Elections Committee would like to announce the call for nominations for the following elected positions that will be on the 2022 ballot (number of positions in parentheses): President-Elect (1) At-Large Board Members (2) NOTE: All At-Large Board Members are appointed to serve as chair/co-chair of an ASTE Committee. Upcoming vacancies […]
Applications are now being sought for the position of NEWSLETTER EDITOR(S) for the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) The Communications Committee of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) is seeking applications for Editor or Co-Editors for the ASTE Newsletter. The duration of the appointment is 3.5 years. The first six months (July 1 […]
This spring, Houghton College will be offering a FREE 8-week online course called “God, Country, and Climate Change: A Christian Perspective on a Global Problem.” Taught by Christian climate leader Brian Webb, the course features guest lectures from top global experts including Katharine Hayhoe, Bill McKibben, Bob Inglis, John Cook, Elizabeth Wathuti, and many more. Please visit www.houghton.edu/climate-course to learn more or register. The course begins […]