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

Join us for an interest meeting on Research Beyond Traditional Academia, a new NARST RIG exploring research careers outside academia. Let’s connect, collaborate, and expand opportunities beyond the faculty track. All career stages welcome!
Current members of NARST are encouraged to nominate potential candidates for offices by following a simple nomination procedure. We invite you to help us advance and improve NARST by soliciting the participation of dedicated and effective leaders.
A message from the NARST Presidential team to NARST members and US-based members of the science education research community.
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Joyful Transgressions and Radical Imagination in Science Education

Seattle, Washington
April 19-22, 2026

Virtual Conference Day
April 9, 2026
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The Journal of Research in Science Teaching is in its 60th year of publication!
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.
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A message from the NARST Presidential team to NARST members and US-based members of the science education research community.