NARST: A Global Organization for Improving Science Education Through Research

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NARST is a global organization for improving science teaching and learning through research. Since its inception in 1928, 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.

News & Announcements

2026 NARST Award Recipients
NARST is excited to announce and congratulate our 2026 award recipients! At the upcoming NARST 99th Annual International Conference in Seattle, WA, we will honor the following members receiving awards on Monday, April 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided. All are invited to attend.
Applications open for ASERA and ESERA Travel Awards
NARST will award two graduate students each $2,500, to participate in the Australian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) Conference taking place June 30 – July 3, 2026 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. NARST will award one scholarship this year for $1,000 to support a NARST member to serve as a mentor.
Linking Science Educators Program (LSEP)
Applications due April 1: The Linking Science Educators Program (LSEP) is an initiative designed to contribute to the improvement of science education in countries interested in science education reform.
More Announcements
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2026 Annual International Conference and Call for Proposals
Joyful Transgressions and Radical Imagination in Science Education

Seattle, Washington
April 19-22, 2026

Virtual Conference Day
April 9, 2026
2026 Annual International Conference and Call for Proposals
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Journal of Research in Science Teaching
The Journal of Research in Science Teaching is in its 60th year of publication!
Journal of Research in Science Teaching
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Message from the NARST Presidential Team
A message from the NARST Presidential team to NARST members and US-based members of the science education research community.
Message from the NARST Presidential Team
Research Briefs
JRST Research Briefs
Research Briefs are one page overviews of an article published in JRST. Each Research Brief includes an introduction, a summary of the essential findings of the original article, and a takeaway message.
JRST Research Briefs
Open Book
Open Letter Regarding Civil Rights Data Collection
NARST co-signs letter to the Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education, requesting that they take swift action to advance the 2025-2026 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Open Letter Regarding Civil Rights Data Collection