NARST: National Association for Research in Science Teaching

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NARST is a global organization for improving science teaching and learning through research. Since its inception in 1928, NARST has promoted research in science education and the communication of knowledge generated by the research. The ultimate goal of NARST is to help all learners achieve science literacy.

News & Announcements

Register Today for NARST's February Virtual Events!
Join NARST for Upcoming Virtual Events! (Tues Feb. 18) International Grant Success Stories: Unlocking International Collaborative Research Opportunities. (Fri. Feb. 21) Virtual Writing Retreat. (Thu. Feb. 27) Discussing Methodologies: Duoethnography. See the full announcement for details, and register to join us!
2025 Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students Call for Applicants
Application Deadline 28 February: The 2025 Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students (SKAIDS) will be held July 21-25, in Evanston, IL, hosted by Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy. Organizers are Jason Buell, Christa Haverly, Brian Reiser and Yang Zhang.
In Memorium: Phyllis Katz
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Phyllis Katz on January 24th, 2025. She was a dedicated science educator who made great contributions to the Informal Science Education community.
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2025 Annual International Conference
In Praise of Science Teachers
March 23 - 26, 2025
Weashington, DC

Virtual Conference Day
March 13, 2025
2025 Annual International Conference
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Journal of Research in Science Teaching
The Journal of Research in Science Teaching is in its 60th year of publication!
Journal of Research in Science Teaching
Research Briefs
JRST Research Briefs
Research Briefs are one page overviews of an article published in JRST. Each Research Brief includes an introduction, a summary of the essential findings of the original article, and a takeaway message.
JRST Research Briefs