MSTA is the foremost leadership and advocacy group for science education in Michigan.
Our Mission: To stimulate, support, and provide leadership for the improvement of science education throughout Michigan Mission:
The MSTA mission is to stimulate, support, and provide leadership for the improvement of science education throughout Michigan. Our Values:
To accomplish our mission, MSTA has a set of beliefs that are ingrained in the way we think and act as a professional organization.
06/04/2026
Have an idea, project, or insight you want to share? Well, we are looking for submissions to include in the summer 2026 issue of LINKS! The theme is “Sharing the Spark: How Science Educators Explore Ideas, Connect Practices, and Cultivate Collaborative Communities.”
We’d love to feature you. Submit your article today.
https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-LINKS-Publication-Author-Guidelines
06/03/2026
Ever wonder why a science concept sticks instantly for one student but causes cognitive overload for another? It all comes down to the neural pathways of learning.
Join Dr. Manisha Sharan on June 24 for Neurodivergence: We Are All One! Understanding Learning, Recalling, and Thinking.
See you there!
https://www.msta-mich.org/event-6695188
06/02/2026
The 2026 Spring MSTA LINKS Publication is now available! Get up to speed on the latest announcements from MSTA, programs & science education, science activities you can implement in your own classroom, and much more! Visit the publications page on our website to check it out!
https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication
05/29/2026
Don't let your favorite colleague's hard work go unnoticed this year! We are looking for those amazing educators and leaders who make a difference every day in the classroom, present at seminars, or consistently share brilliant ideas with the rest of our community.
A small gesture of recognition goes a long way. Submit your nomination today for the 2027 MSTA Awards!
https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Awards
05/29/2026
We're awarding $1,000 to four MSTA members to bring their science education ideas and projects to life!
Know an educator looking for funding for their next project? Apply today for a Mini Grant!
https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Mini-Grants
05/27/2026
Don’t forget to join Rebecca Brewer from Troy High this evening for her presentation on Evidence-Based Instruction for Countering Biology Misconceptions.
Equip your classroom with inquiry-based techniques that build skepticism, strengthen scientific literacy, and promote confident, critical thinkers.
Earn 1 SCECH credit for joining. We look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Webinar-Series
05/25/2026
To our members who have served, or who are remembering loved ones today, our thoughts are with you.
Wishing you all a safe and reflective Memorial Day.
05/15/2026
It only takes five minutes to nominate that incredible educator in your life for an MSTA Award. A small gesture of recognition goes a long way in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our Michigan science community. Submit your nomination today for the 2027 MSTA Awards!
https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Awards
05/10/2026
Today, we honor the patience, the dedication, and the endless energy you pour into both your students and your families. To all the incredible moms, grandmothers, and mother figures in MSTA, Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷
05/05/2026
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to all our incredible educators who make up the heart of MSTA! Thank you for showing up, leaning in, and changing the world one student at a time. Take a moment today to recognize the power you have to change lives. ✨
