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

Nominations for the NARST Excellence in Mentoring Award
Nomination deadline October 15: The NARST Excellence in Mentoring Award (EMA) recognizes an exceptional mentor from the NARST community who has impacted graduate student growth both professionally and personally. We are seeking nominations that highlight mentors who have supported graduate students with the technical aspects of graduate school such as entering academia, supporting the development of the graduate students research, and scholarly repertoire.
Submit a Nomination for the Annual NARST Awards
Extended deadline August 15: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Distinguished Contributions to Research Award, Early Career Research Award, Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, and NARST Fellows Program
Urgent message regarding the Civil Rights Data Collection - Letter to US Secretary of Education
On behalf of NARST, President Jennifer co-signed a letter sent to the Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education, from 11 education research associations representing over 35,000 members. It requests that they take swift action to advance the 2025-2026 Civil Rights Data Collection.
More Announcements
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2026 Annual International Conference and Call for Proposals
Joyful Transgressions and Radical Imagination in Science Education

Seattle, Washington
April 19-22, 2026

Virtual Conference Day
April 9, 2026
2026 Annual International Conference and Call for Proposals
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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 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
Open Book
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