NARST: National Association for Research in Science Teaching

2023 Annual International Conference

Reflecting on Reform
April 18 - 21, 2023
Chicago, Illinois

Registration is open! Proposal submissions are due by 15 August 2022.

2023 Annual International Conference

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

The Journal of Research in Science Teaching began publication in 1963, and is now in its 6th decade!

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

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

Wednesday

Jul 27

2022

Annual Conference Teacher/Informal Educator Scholarships

The Publication Advisory Committee (PAC) offers a total of nine scholarships to support attendance of classroom teachers or informal science educators at the NARST 2023 Annual Conference. The scholarships will financially support K-12 science teachers and informal science educators, who collaborate with NARST members on research projects, to participate in and present research papers at the NARST annual conference.

Wednesday

Jul 27

2022

Writing a NARST Conference Proposal Review

Virtual Event August 11: Please join program coordinators for a discussion about producing a high-quality NARST conference proposal review. We will discuss the proposal review process, provide examples of constructive feedback to proposal authors, and tips for generating consistent and fair scores across proposals. New and experienced NARST reviewers are encouraged to attend.

Sunday

Jul 24

2022

Call for 2023 Pre-Conference Workshops

Deadline August 31: The NARST Research Committee invites submission of Pre-Conference Workshop proposals for the upcoming 2023 Annual International Conference in Chicago, IL, USA. Pre-conference workshops provide opportunities for NARST colleagues and others to engage in extended academic interaction and in-depth discussions of current issues facing our field.

Sunday

Jun 12

2022

NARST Virtual Event: Writing a Successful NARST Conference Proposal

A webinar was held on Monday, June 27th to support NARST members in writing their conference proposals. The webinar was recorded, and the recording is available on NARST.org.

Thursday

Jun 2

2022

NARST 2023 Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (ODRA) Full Nomination - First Call

Deadline July 31: The Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (ODRA) is the highest award that NARST bestows on a dissertation judged by colleagues on the Selection Committee to have the greatest significance in the field of science education research from among all dissertations nominated for the award that year. The ODRA Committee is now soliciting nominations for the 2023 award.

Thursday

Jun 2

2022

NARST 2023 Early Career Research Award (ECRA) Full Nomination - First Call

Deadline July 31: The NARST Early Career Research Award (ECRA) acknowledges contributions to science education through research by individuals during the seven years immediately following receipt of the doctoral degree. Research contributions may vary, including but not limited to, empirical, philosophical, historical research, critical perspectives, evaluative studies, policy-related research, and studies reflecting new research techniques.

Thursday

Jun 2

2022

NARST 2023 Distinguished Contributions to Research Award (DCRA) - First Call

Deadline July 31: This Award recognizes and rewards individuals who have made significant contributions to science education through exemplary, high quality research. It is the highest recognition that NARST bestows upon its members. Contributions may be of several types including, but not limited to, empirical, philosophical or historical research, evaluative studies, policy-related research, and studies reflecting new research approaches.

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