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Now Accepting Applications and Nominations for the
2027 NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council Election
IF YOU ARE READY TO LEND YOUR VOICE TO THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, THEN YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
We are looking for passionate educators to join our leadership at the national level in promoting effective, innovative science education beyond your school or district. If elected, you will take office on June 1, 2027.
Eligible Offices for the 2027 Election
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (three openings)
President - 3-year term beginning June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2030 (Year 1 as President-elect; Year 2 as President; Year 3 as Retiring President)
2 Board Member At-Large Directors - 4-year term beginning June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2031 with the following competencies:
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Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement
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Strategic Planning & Innovation
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (Ten openings) - 3-year term beginning June 1, 2027
Members from the following Districts to serve as District Leaders:
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District II: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
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District IV: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
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District VIII: Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia
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District X: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
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District XIV: Arizona, Colorado, Utah
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District XVI: California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Territory of the Pacific Islands
Members from the following constituencies to serve as Division Leaders:
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Early Childhood - Elementary Education
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Middle Level Science Education
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Informal Science Education
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Professional Learning in Science Education
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be completed and submitted by MIDNIGHT on Friday, December 18, 2026.
Everyone needs to log in. You will either use your NSTA login or create an account.
(Note: If you are self-nominating, please simply click the start application button.)
About NSTA
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more information, visit www.nsta.org or follow @NSTA on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.