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.

Alan Leshner, Chief Executive Officer
1200 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 326-6400
Fax: (202) 371-9526
webmaster@aaas.org
http://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.

Toufic M. Hakim, Executive Officer
Executive Office
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3845
Phone: (301) 209-3300
Fax: (301) 209-0845
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.

E. Ann McNalley, President
1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (800) 227-5558
Fax: (202) 872-4615
help@acs.org
http://www.acs.org/portal/Chemistry

Association 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.

Dr. Eugene Wagner, ASTE Executive Secretary
113 Radcliff Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: (412) 624-2861
ewagner@pitt.edu
http://aste.chem.pitt.edu/

Astronomical 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.

Michael Bennett, Executive Director
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
390 Ashton Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 337-1100
Fax: (415) 337-5205
director@astrosociety.org
http://www.astrosociety.org/

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)

2540 Olentangy River Road
P.O. Box 3012
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 447-3600
Fax: (614) 447-3713
help@cas.org
http://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.

John W. Hess, Executive Director
P.O. Box 9140
Boulder, CO 80301-9140
Phone: (303) 357-1000
Fax: (303) 357-1070
gsaservice@geosociety.org
http://www.geosociety.org/

Math, Science, and Technology Educators and Researchers of the Ohio State University (MSaTER)
MSaTER is a student affiliate of OCTM and NCTM at The Ohio State University.

Nancy Schaefer, President
The Ohio State University c/o Doug Owens
210 Arps Hall, 1945 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210-1172
Phone: (614) 292-8021
Fax: (614) 292-7695
owens.93@osu.edu.
http://ohioctm.org/OCTM_Affiliates.htm#Ohio%20State%20University

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.

John W. Tillotson, Executive Director
info@nartst.org
http://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.

Wayne Carley, Executive Director
12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 110
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (800) 406-0775
Fax: (703) 264-9696
office@nabt.org
http://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.

Susan Sprague, Executive Director
2011 Holly Drive
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 771-1030
Fax: (480) 240-4188
susansprague@yahoo.com
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.

Gerald F. Wheeler, NSTA Executive Director
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3000
Phone: (703) 243-7100
gwheeler@nsta.org
http://www.nsta.org/

Ohio Academy of Science
The 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.

Lynn E. Elfner, Chief Executive Officer
1500 West Third Avenue
Suite 223
Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: (614) 488-2228
Fax: (614) 488-7629
oas@iwaynet.net
http://www.ohiosci.org/

Ohio Council for Elementary School Science (OCESS)
OCESS, is Ohio's educational organization for promoting professional development of teachers of early and middle childhood science. It is composed of elementary school teachers and others concerned with elementary science education in the state and is an Associated Group of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO).

OCESS@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/ocess/

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.

George Viebranz, Executive Director
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 916-6424
Fax: (216) 916-6425
OhioMSC@ideastream.org
http://www.oai.org/OMSC/

Ohio 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.

M. Sue Benford, Executive Director
7652 Sawmill Road, #337
Dublin, OH 43016
Phone: (614) 784-1961
director@osera.org
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.

Arthur White, President
SSMA Central Office, The Ohio State University
238 Arps Hall, 1945 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43210-1172
Phone: (614) 292-8061
Fax: (614) 292-7695
white.32@osu.edu
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.

Diana Hunn, Executive Director
P.O. Box 349
Sharon Center, OH 44274
Phone: (330) 239-1371
Fax: (330) 239-1371
http://www.secoonline.org

The 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.

Felice J. Levine, Executive Director
1230 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-3078
Phone: (202) 223-9485
Fax: (202) 775-1824
webmaster@aera.net
http://www.aera.net/