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Election Results
Here are the results of our 25-26 election. Our Executive Board looks forward to working with it membership over the upcoming year.
- Co-Presidents - Mark Ruede & Sean Serafino
- Secretary - Leslie Czerwinski
- Treasurer - Cindy Wilbur
Registration Open Now! We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the inaugural 2025 Tri-State Science Alliance Conference, hosted in partnership with RISTA, and MAST on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Roger Williams University. This year’s theme, “Building Bridges in Science Education,” is all about connection, innovation, and impact—and we believe your voice belongs at the forefront of this movement. The Panel: "Going Above and Beyond in Science Education" Join other inspiring educators to explore what it truly means to go the extra mile in science education. From innovative classroom practices to equity-driven initiatives, we invite you to share your science educator journey with us. More information and evolving updates can be found on the conference website. | .png) |
Upcoming Events
New England Association of Chemistry Teachers 2025 Summer Conference
August 4–6, 2025 | Providence College, RI
Join chemistry educators for 3 days of engaging sessions, networking, field trips, and fun! This year’s theme: Connecting Chemistry to the Real World. Cost: $475 - includes room, meals, field trips, and conference. Commuter and one day options available. Save money when you sign up with a buddy! Scholarships available for new teachers and first-time attendees.
Details: www.neact.org
Congratulations to our 2025 CSTA Science Awardees:
- Excellence in Science Teaching: Elementary School: Diana Walker, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, Norwalk, CT
- Excellence in Science Teaching: Middle School: Christie Cantalupo, Six to Six Magnet School
- Excellence in Science Teaching: High School: Brendan Wilkosz, Berlin High School
- Ralph and Ruth Yulo New Teacher Award: Sydney Collentine, John Read Middle School
- Babu George STEM Award: John Foldeak, Marine Science Coordinator, Norwalk Public Schools
- Connecticut Science Educator Fellow: Janet Belval, South Windsor High School
- Marty Tafel Student Scholarship Awards: Ellie Mao, Greenwich and Rajsi Choudhary, Greenwich
Latest News
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The White House has announced the 2021, 2022, & 2023 PAEMST Awardees. Congratulations to Joseph Mancino, Carly Imhoff, & Lauren Danner!!! To see a list of all the National PAEMST Awardees, including our 3 CT Science teachers, click here.
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Check out safety news from Ken Roy - Ken Roy's Safety Bulletins!
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Do you have an idea for a STEMtastic webinar? Is there someone you would like to talk to? Is there an area of interest that you think other teachers would like to discuss? Please let us know.
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NGSS Assessment Tools - This site is designed to facilitate development and sharing of classroom NGSS assessment items and item clusters (groups of items associated with same phenomenon)
CSTA Awards2024 CT Science Awards Congratulations to all Awardees!
Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching
Sally Chaves; West District School, Unionville
Excellence in Middle School Science Teaching
Faye Sleeman; Tolland Middle School
Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching
Sue Blozzon; Oxford High School
Ralph and Ruth Yulo Beginning Teacher Award
Jennifer D’Auria; Bailey Middle School, West Haven Babu George STEM Award Trisha Pytko; Walter Fitzgerald Campus, Fairfield
Sig Abeles Award Michael Ross; Environmental Education Coordinator/Park Supervisor Dinosaur State Park Click HERE for more info on the Marty Tafel Award | PAEMST
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Anyone may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers, or teachers may apply directly at paemst.org. Nominations for the Secondary cycle (2024-2025) will open October 1. For more information, please contact Sean Serafino, the PAEMST State Science Coordinator, at connecticutsciencepaemst@gmail.com Congratulations to our recent Awardees & Finalists! 2025 State Finalists 7-12: Julie Barker, Angela Munoz, & Jennifer Sevigny 2024 State Finalists K-6: Erica Campbell, Annalisa Martins, & Diana Walker 2023 Awardee 7-12: Joseph Mancino 2022 Awardee K-6: Carly Levine 2021 Awardee 7-12: Lauren Danner 2020 Awardee K-6: Lori Durocher |
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PO Box 5, Middletown, CT 06457
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