Alabama Science Teaching Association

09/30/2026

ALL ALABAMA LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES
Please nominate your choice for ASTA Teacher of the Year by October 26, 2026.

Use the link below to submit your nomination.

ASTA Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Celebrate an outstanding Alabama science educator!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed_2L5nkUaUPGqll9mwv02w2erM7J359iXhuItQDgMu-SEaA/viewform

07/10/2026

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is excited to host a FREE STEM Night for Teachers on Monday, July 27, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The event is open to educators in your network, including public and private school teachers, homeschool educators, and preservice teachers.
During the evening, educators will:
Learn about educational programs and resources available at Huntsville Botanical Garden
Experience hands-on STEM activities they can take back to their classrooms
Enjoy a guided Garden tour
Receive refreshments
Have the chance to win a Family Membership to the Garden
The goal is to celebrate and support educators as they prepare for a new school year by providing practical ideas, inspiration, and opportunities to connect with the Garden.
Event Information: https://hsvbg.org/calendar-event/stem-night-for-teachers/
Registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4I2OLNo-LU6tRKDnRB6x6PzaD9Snnm1FnSnfY32K7o1UNDNEQlA2M1FTRUNZRVpGSllOVTdUMFpLSy4u&route=shorturl

A Special Evening for PreK–8th Grade Alabama Educators Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites Alabama educators in public, private, homeschool, preschool, and day care settings to an evening of STEM exploration, […]

06/09/2026

🗣 Science Teachers! 🗣

There is still room to attend the Feeding and Fueling the World workshop in Florence!

Bring science to life in your classroom with Feeding and Fueling the World. Register for ’s 2-day immersive workshop on the science of food production & sustainable fuels. June 11–12. Florence.

Through Feeding and Fueling the World workshops, teachers will:
Know how biotechnology is utilized to solve problems in agriculture
Understand how human impacts affect soil health and water quality
Be able to describe how modern farming practices will feed the growing population

Participants’ registration, hotel stay, and meals ARE ALL COVERED. This also includes a unique tour and reception at Walker Ranch! Each participant receives NGSS-aligned curriculum materials and hundreds of dollars worth of classroom supplies.

Register using this link:
https://ntf.plus/al26

06/01/2026

Let's welcome Michael to ASTA! He was busy "Growing With The Standards" at AMSTI-University of Montevallo ASIM Chemistry training today! During a break we talked about the 2027 conference and he said, I think I'll join! He signed up, right then!

06/01/2026

🌱 Conference Proposals Are Now Open for ASTA 2027! 🌱

Do you have a lesson, strategy, lab activity, STEM project, or classroom success story that could inspire other science educators?

The Alabama Science Teaching Association (ASTA) is now accepting program proposals for the 2027 ASTA Conference, taking place February 15–16, 2027 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

This year's theme is "Growing with the Science Standards" with the conference tagline "Rooted in Standards, Growing in Practice." We are looking for engaging sessions that help educators strengthen science instruction, deepen student learning, and connect with fellow science teachers across Alabama.

We welcome:
🔬 Hands-on lessons and demonstrations
🌎 Innovative classroom strategies
🧪 STEM and inquiry-based learning experiences
📚 Standards-based instructional practices
🤝 Collaborative and interactive sessions
🌱 Success stories from your classroom

Whether you're a first-time presenter or a seasoned conference speaker, we encourage you to share your expertise and help fellow educators grow!

📍 Bryant Conference Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
📅 February 15–16, 2027
⏱️ Session Length: 50 minutes

Help us make ASTA 2027 our best conference yet by sharing the amazing work happening in Alabama classrooms!

Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9rCDIUxayIcrrSLbhSGkNOtklxJTFTsoKsUBbzg5a1gtH-A/viewform?usp=header

05/26/2026

🌱 ASTA Conference 2027 is coming soon! 🌱

Are you ready to share your ideas and inspire science educators across Alabama?

Applications to present at the 2027 ASTA Conference open on June 1st! Start preparing your session title and a short 50-word description now so you’ll be ready to submit when applications go live.

Whether you have an engaging classroom strategy, a successful lab activity, innovative technology integration, or ideas for implementing the science standards, we want to hear from you!

We can’t wait to see our ASTA community continue “Growing with the Science Standards” in 2027! 🌿🧪

05/25/2026

We are excited to spotlight Megan McCall as she shares valuable tips and insights on how to become a successful presenter for the 2027 ASTA Conference! 🎤🔬✨

Presenting at ASTA is a great opportunity to share innovative ideas, classroom strategies, and hands-on experiences with science educators across Alabama. Whether you are a first-time presenter or a seasoned conference leader, Megan’s session offers encouragement and guidance to help you take the next step.

We can’t wait to see the amazing ideas Alabama educators bring to the 2027 ASTA Conference in Tuscaloosa! 💡🧪🐘

05/16/2026

Science and Engineering Fair (SEF) Teacher Training Disco
for teachers (grades 6-12)

Sponsored by GEAR UP Achieve

What is the Teacher Training Disco?

Join us at the Disco, as we Dive Into SEF Competitions & Opportunities! We will be hosting teacher trainings this summer in June, August and September. During each 6 hour session, we will focus on how to get involved in SEF, what makes a good project, and how to tackle the paperwork. We will also perform a mini experiment to collect and analyze data and practice making posters.

05/15/2026

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming professional development training focused on Invention Convention — a powerful, student-centered program that sparks creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving!

This training is designed to equip you with everything you need to guide your students through the invention process, from identifying a problem to designing and presenting an original solution.

What You'll Learn:
• An overview of the Invention Convention program and its benefits
• How to introduce the invention process to your students
• Strategies for supporting students at every stage — brainstorming, prototyping, and presenting
• Resources, rubrics, and tools you can use right away in your classroom
• How to prepare students for school, regional, and state-level competitions

Please see the attached flier for more information and to RSVP.

Lastly, please feel free to share this flier with other teachers in your network, including engineering teachers, business-tech (FBLA sponsor), STEM coordinators, and Gifted & Talented Coordinators. If you have any questions, please let me know.

05/12/2026

Join ASTA's Growing Presenters initiative. “From Classroom to Conference”. This is the LAST ZOOM SESSION and is designed to support and encourage teachers to present at the 2027 ASTA Conference in February at the Bryant Conference Center.

It's a great opportunity for teachers to learn how and why to present, hear from experienced presenters, and grow professionally.

Our LAST SESSION is this Wednesday May 13th at 6:00 PM CT.

Applications to present at ASTA 2027 open June 1 and close November 2.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://southalabama.zoom.us/j/96513150440
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