NARST: A Global Organization for Improving Science Education Through Research

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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

Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students Call for 2027 Hosts
Deadline October 1: The Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students (SKAIDS) was established to support the professional development and education of doctoral students involved in the study of science education. NARST has issued a call for proposals to host the 2027 Abell Institute.
Nominations for 2027 Excellence in Mentoring Award
Nomination deadline October 15. The NARST Graduate Student Committee is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2027 Excellence in Mentoring Award (EMA). The EMA recognizes an exceptional mentor from the NARST community who has positively impacted graduate students' professional and personal growth.
NARST Comment on the OMB Rule
The NARST leadership has submitted on July 7 a comment on the proposed changes outlined in the US OMB rule. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed major changes to the Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), the government-wide rules that govern how federal grant funds may be spent.
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2027 Annual International Conference
Braiding Pasts, Presents, and Futures:
Crossing Borders in Performing Science Education Research

Boston, Massachusetts, USA
2027 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
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Message from the NARST Presidential Team
A message from the NARST Presidential team to NARST members and US-based members of the science education research community.
Message from the NARST Presidential Team
Research Worth Reading
Research Worth Reading
Each year, JRST articles from every issue are nominated by the NARST Research Committee for their relevance and applicability to practitioners. This collection features summaries of the nominated articles, and the Research Worth Reading awardees.
Research Worth Reading
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Open Letter Regarding Civil Rights Data Collection
NARST co-signs letter to the Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education, requesting that they take swift action to advance the 2025-2026 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Open Letter Regarding Civil Rights Data Collection
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NARST Statement on Inclusion and Scholarly Exchange
NARST reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the inclusion of diverse people, perspectives, forms of scholarship, communities, and nationalities, and opposition to oppression in all forms.
NARST Statement on Inclusion and Scholarly Exchange