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Michigan Science Teachers Association

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.

These values guide our choices as we set our objectives, formulate our strategies, choose our actions, and evaluate our results.

08/15/2026

The Call for Speaker Proposals for the 2027 MSTA Annual Conference is open!

What's your groundbreaking lesson plan or a teaching tip that could change the game? Now's your chance to share it with the class! Step into the spotlight and share the insight that only you can bring. 🧱

Submit your proposal today!
https://form.asana.com/?k=4z8o4rWas_RFwIm59NPecw&d=682768400099622

08/11/2026

Looking for a hands-on way to help students make meaningful connections across any subject or grade level?

Join us next week as Dr. Simone Nance walks us through the Hexagonal Thinking concept mapping strategy. You will get to experience the activity firsthand from a student's perspective, then walk away with classroom-tested tips and a ready-to-use template.

Save your spot today! https://www.msta-mich.org/event-6765001

08/08/2026

The 2026 Summer MSTA LINKS Publication is now available!

Visit the publications page on our website to 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!

https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication

08/04/2026

Take your school to the next step on your environmental journey!

Join us on Wednesday for MI Green School Guide - a comprehensive toolkit to help students and schools implement environmental stewardship projects that lead to MI Green Schools Certification, presented by Samantha Lichtenwald.

https://www.msta-mich.org/event-6764995

07/29/2026

If you have a project idea that needs support, this is your chance to obtain the resources needed to bring it to life!

Applications are open for the Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant!

This grant is designed to provide funding for a K-12 science teacher to execute a clean water project within their curriculum focused on vital water environment issues.

Secure funding for your classroom and elevate your impact on clean water education. Apply today or share this opportunity with a colleague!
https://www.msta-mich.org/Dan-Wolz-Grant

07/27/2026

We have two new and exciting webinars lined up for August!

Join us on August 5 for MI Green School Guide - a comprehensive toolkit to help students and schools implement environmental stewardship projects that lead to MI Green Schools Certification, presented by Samantha Lichtenwald.

On August 19, Dr. Simone Nance will join us for their presentation on Implementing the Hexagonal Thinking Concept Mapping Strategy at Any Grade Level.

Register below to join us!
https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Webinar-Series

07/17/2026

Spotted on the news!

Past president Holly McGoran caught up with reporters at Van Andel's Science on the Grand to talk about why Michigan science teachers are the absolute best at collaborating.

Check it out!

07/15/2026

Time is running out for the grant you need to bring your creative idea to life!

Applications for the 2026 MSTA Mini-Grants close TOMORROW. We're awarding four $1,000 grants to support innovative science education projects developed by current MSTA members.

Submit your project before it’s too late!

https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Mini-Grants

07/09/2026

How do you take a subject like quantum mechanics and break it down to a level that middle schoolers not only understand but also enjoy? Join Scott Milam as we explore how to move from the hydrogen emission spectrum phenomena into the simplest presentation of how to describe electrons as waves.

See you there!

https://www.msta-mich.org/event-6705199

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from MSTA! We hope you have a fun, relaxing, and safe holiday as we celebrate a huge piece of history this year, America’s 250th anniversary. Enjoy the food, the fireworks, and a wonderful long weekend!

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2501 Jolly Road, Suite 110
Grand Rapids, MI
48108

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http://www.msta-mich.org/

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