Science Professional Associations
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)The AAAS works for the advancement of science for the benefit of all people, through: furthering the work of scientists and facilitating scientific cooperation; fostering scientific freedom and responsibility; promoting human welfare through science; advancing education in science; and increasing public understanding and appreciation of the importance and promise of science for human progress.
webmaster@aaas.orghttp://www.aaas.org/American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)The AAPT supports the advancement of the physics education profession and the quality and effectiveness of physics education in the U.S. and throughout the world.
http://www.aapt.org/American Chemical Society (ACS)The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of more than 163,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development, regardless of professional or scientific interests.
help@acs.orghttp://www.acs.orgAssociation for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)ASTE's mission (previously AETS) is to promote leadership in, and support for those involved in, the professional development of teachers of science. The organization serves educators involved in the professional development of teachers of science, including science teacher educators, staff developers, college-level science instructors, education policy makers, instructional material developers, science supervisors/specialists/coordinators, lead/mentor teachers, and all others interested in promoting the development of teachers of science.
executivedirector@TheASTE.orghttp://theaste.orgAstronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP)The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is an international non-profit scientific and educational organization, that works to increase understanding and appreciation of astronomy
by uniting the interests and expertise of astronomers, educators, amateur astronomers, and astronomy enthusiasts; by providing resources and tools to assist educators of all types; by recognizing and honoring extraordinary contributions to astronomy and astronomy education; by disseminating the results of astronomical research to the astronomical community; and by communicating the excitement of astronomy to educators and the general public.
director@astrosociety.org http://www.astrosociety.org/Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)help@cas.orghttp://www.cas.org/Geological Society of America (GSA)The mission of GSA is to advance the geosciences, to enhance the professional growth of its members, and to promote the geosciences in the service of humankind.
gsaservice@geosociety.orghttp://www.geosociety.org/National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) is a worldwide organization of professionals committed to the improvement of science teaching and learning through research. 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.
info@nartst.orghttp://www.narst.org/National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. NABT works to: provide expertise and opportunities for members to enhance their professional performance; advocate the teaching and learning of the biological sciences based on the nature and methods of science and the best practices of education; attract and represent the full spectrum of educators in biology and the life sciences; and operate with benchmark levels of organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
office@nabt.orghttp://www.nabt.org/National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA)NSELA's mission is to communicate the principles and practices of effective science education leadership, build a community of science education leaders, and influence science education policies and practices.
http://www.nsela.org/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)NSTA's mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 53,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.
webdirector@nsta.orghttp://www.nsta.org/Ohio Academy of ScienceThe Ohio Academy of Science strives to be the leading organization in Ohio to foster curiosity, discovery, and innovation and to unite all who value education, science, engineering, technology, or their applications, for the benefit of society.
http://www.ohiosci.org/Ohio Mathematics & Science Coalition (OMSC)OMSC is an advocacy group comprised of individuals from the education, business, and public sectors, working toward the common goal of revitalizing and improving mathematics, science, and technology education from preschool to beyond graduate school. OMSC's mission is to facilitate collaboration for continuous, systemic, and sustainable improvement in mathematics, science, and technology (MST) education for Ohio's nearly two million students.
http://www.ohiomsc.org/OMSC/index.htmlOhio Scientific Education & Research Association (OSERA)The Ohio Scientific Education & Research Association is an educational consortium of universities, hospitals, voluntary health organizations and corporations. OSERA was created to develop a better understanding of the topic of the humane and responsible use of animals in scientific activities until scientifically-valid non-animal methods are available.
http://www.osera.org/School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA)The School Science and Mathematics Association is dedicated to improving instruction at all levels in and between science and mathematics by providing leadership in the field. Its primary work and publications address the needs of all of those involved in the science and mathematics teaching and learning processes.
http://www.ssma.org/Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO)SECO is the Ohio affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association. The Science Education Council of Ohio promotes and supports excellence in science teaching and learning for all.
http://www.secoonline.orgThe American Educational Research Association (AERA)AERA works to improve the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry in education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. More than 22,000 international members represent the fields of education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and political science.
webmaster@aera.nethttp://www.aera.net/