Arizona Science Teachers Association

“A community of learners - Sharing the joys of teaching and learning - Creating and refining a vision of science education - Helping teachers put this vision into practice with their students”

Annual Conference

Plans for the annual conference are coming together. If you have not already done so, please consider joining us for the annual conference of the Arizona Science Teachers Association scheduled for October 18 - 19, 2007. Once again, it will be held at the Mesa Convention Center. The ASTA Conference is an excellent way to meet other science educators, share ideas, and work together in advocating standards-based science teaching and learning for all of Arizona's children. The conference is also an excellent opportunity to explore hundreds of science classroom resources by visiting exhibitors in more than 50 booths.

ASTA appreciates all of its colleagues who are sharing their expertise by presenting a session at the conference. This year's program includes more than 75 sessions addressing topics that range from biotechnology to guiding young learners in explorations of motion, energy, and ecology. Other sessions will help us take our learners from ocean depths to Mars and beyond. Presenters will share how they promote and attend to standards-based science teaching and learning. Please join us as we all grow in our profession and continue to refine a vision of effective science instruction for learners.

Currently, the conference schedule is full and ASTA is no longer accepting program proposals. If you have questions regarding the conference program, please contact Susan Giesaking by email at Susan_Giesaking@gilbert.k12.az.us or by phone at 480-497-3354.

Online registration is still available.

To register select “Click Here for Online Registration.”
You will be directed to a page where you must enter your username and password.
For CURRENT ASTA members, you DO NOT need to create a new account. You simply enter your email address as your username and your zip code as your password. If you have difficulty gaining access to the new system, please select “Forgot Username or Password.” By selecting this, you will receive an email with the information necessary to access your account and complete your registration.

For those who are NEW to ASTA, you will need to create an account. To do this select “Create an Account” and complete the contact information. As soon as you create your account, you will be able to register for the conference. You do this by selecting “Conference Registration” immediately below the ASTA banner.

PLEASE NOTE: By registering for the conference, you will automatically become a member of ASTA. Your membership dues are included in the registration price. All you need to complete is the registration process.

If you continue to have difficulty, please email me at Jackie.Menasco@nau.edu for additional assistance.

If your plans require you to register ON-SITE at the conference, you may download and print a 2006 Conference Registration form (MS Word) or (PDF) to complete and bring along with you.

The Science Teacher of the Year Award is given annually by the ASTA to recognize and honor our colleagues who exemplify quality science teaching. The award is presented to one teacher from the elementary level, one from the middle school/junior high level, and one from the high school level at the annual ASTA convention. Nominees must be certified, full-time classroom teachers.

Please email completed nomination forms to Xan Simonson at nxsimons@mpsaz.org. Nominations are due by September 16, 2006.

If you have questions about the ASTA Teacher of the Year Awards, please contact Xan Simonson by email at nxsimons@mpsaz.org or by phone at (480)827-8408.

ASTA welcomes interested science education companies/organizations to exhibit at the annual conference. Exhibitor Registration Applications will be available soon. Interested exhibitors should send an email request to Debbie Bjorna at dbjorna@earthlink.net or contact her by phone at (602)770-5825 for the application. Please indicate whether your organization is commercial or nonprofit. Nonprofits must supply their tax ID number.

Any registrations after this date will not be published in the ASTA conference program and will be assessed a late fee. Spaces are limited.

Conference dates and locations are subject to change pending final confirmation