LibGuides: Science Education: Professional Organizations

Professional Orginazations

American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Serves as the focal point for public information concerning the forensic science profession.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, and spokesperson.
American Chemical Society (ACS) Provides a range of opportunities for peer interaction regardless of professional or scientific interests.
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) Represents more than 80 professional societies and organizations.
American Institute of Physics (AIP) Serves physics, astronomy, and related fields by with programs, services and publications
American Society Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Society of crime laboratory directors and forensic scientists dedicated to providing excellence in forensic science through leadership and innovation.
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) provides leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels. ASTE promotes scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education, and seeks to advance policy and practice that contributes to more just and equitable outcomes for teachers of science.
Geological Society of America (GSA) Goal is enhancing the professional growth of its members, and promoting the geosciences to humankind.
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NASRT) A worldwide organization of professionals committed to the improvement of science teaching and learning through research.
National Association of Biology Teachers The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is the “leader in life science education.” Since its inception in 1938, thousands of educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the world, keep up with trends and developments in the field, and grow professionally.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Its purpose is to foster improvement in the teaching of earth sciences at all levels of instruction.
National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA) Purpose is the advancement, stimulation, extension, improvement, and coordination of Earth Science education at all educational levels.
National Science Teachers' Association (NSTA) Committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
National Science Teaching Association NSTA supports science educators in deepening their knowledge base and enhancing their instructional practice through research-based professional learning.

State Organizations

SC Science Education Leadership Association
The major goal of SCSELA is to enhance the quality of science education for elementary, middle, and secondary and college students in South Carolina through the improvement of science leadership.
Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education
We represent a regional member subset of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Our Southeastern region officially includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA)
The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) represents members employed in public schools throughout South Carolina and is an affiliate of the largest professional association of educators in the country.