Upcoming osta Events

Watch this space for OSTA-sponsored conferences and events.

For non OSTA-sponsored science education events for teachers and students around Oregon, visit our Opportunities & Resources Page page.

Upcoming events

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Past events

October 08, 2022	2022 OSTA Conference on Science Education
October 08, 2022	2022 OSTA Fall Conference Exhibitor Registration
October 08, 2022	Sponsorship Opportunities
September 21, 2022	Partners in Science Program
May 24, 2022	The Role of Phenomena and Problems in Science and STEM Education: Traditional, Contemporary, and Future Approaches
April 09, 2022	Writing in Science and Book Signing with Author Sam Kean
April 09, 2022	Writing in Science featuring Author Sam Kean
March 10, 2022	Introduction to Equitable Grading
March 09, 2022	Webcast: Writing in Science with Author Sam Kean
February 02, 2022	Science Books, and Books, and Books!
January 19, 2022	Investigating Crayfish + Freshwater Ecosystems
December 09, 2021	Grants for Teachers and Students for Field-based Ecology Research - Get your students back outside with support from the Diack Ecology Education Program
November 17, 2021	Oregon Interim Assessments and Open Educational Resources (OER)
October 29, 2021	Become a Sponsor of the Awards Celebration
October 29, 2021	Awards Celebration
October 28, 2021	Professional Development Units for NSTA Portland Area Conference
October 12, 2021	Oregon Science Teachers Association Region 2 Meet and Greet Virtual Event
October 08, 2021	OSTA Region 5 "Welcome"
October 07, 2021	Region 1 Meet and Greet
October 06, 2021	K-5 Wonder and Discovery Unit Webinar
September 28, 2021	Region 4 Meet and Greet
September 22, 2021	Partners in Science Meet & Greet
September 21, 2021	Come and Explore OSTA and the Learn about the STEM Hub Network in Eastern Oregon
April 21, 2021	OSTA Webcast: Unconference: We Are in this Together
March 10, 2021	OSTA Webcast: Computational Thinking and Modeling Integrated into Science Instruction
January 27, 2021	OSTA Webcast: Appreciating Living Processes
November 18, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Integrating Science Learning, Language Learning, and Computational Thinking with All Students, Including English Learners
November 08, 2020	OSTA/WSTA Virtual Fall Conference Recorded Sessions
October 21, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Using Data Science to Bridge Math and Science
October 09, 2020	OSTA/WSTA Virtual Fall Conference
September 16, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Google Suite for Distance Learning in Science
September 02, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Oregon Open Education Resources (OER)
May 13, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Power Up Your NGSS With Cool Tech Tools
April 06, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Teacher Institute For Evolutionary Science
March 10, 2020	OSTA Webcast: The Patterns Approach: Science Education for the Next Generation
February 11, 2020	OSTA Webcast: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
January 16, 2020	OSTA Webcast: The Genius of our Ancestors - Engineering of the Past, Present and Future
December 03, 2019	OSTA Webcast: OSAS Updates and Local Performance Assessments
November 14, 2019	OSTA Webcast: Tools to Next Gen-ify Your Instruction
October 16, 2019	OSTA Webcast: STEM Coherence: Integrating Math & Science
October 11, 2019	Awards Banquet
October 11, 2019	2019 Fall Conference Keynote Live Stream
October 11, 2019	2019 OSTA Fall Conference Exhibitor Registration
October 11, 2019	2019 Fall Conference on Science Education
October 10, 2019	Early Registration and Networking
September 11, 2019	OSTA Webcast: English Learners in STEM Subjects: Approaches to Reimagine with Okhee Lee
May 22, 2019	OSTA Webcast: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning with Berkeley Gadbaw and Susan Holveck
April 16, 2019	OSTA Webcast: Cultural Values in the Science Classroom
March 11, 2019	OSTA Webcast: Tools to Next-Genify your Instruction with Berkeley Gadbaw and Susan Holveck
February 13, 2019	OSTA Webcast: Let's Talk OSAS with ODE
December 17, 2018	"Science Fair" Screening
November 30, 2018	Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry: ADI 101
November 29, 2018	Pre-Neil deGrasse Tyson "Discussion" Hour on 11/29
November 28, 2018	Pre-Neil deGrasse Tyson "Discussion" Hour
November 01, 2018	Oregon Science Leaders Fall Meeting
October 13, 2018	Plankton Lab Activity and Visitor Center Exploration
October 13, 2018	Behind the Scenes at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (PM)
October 13, 2018	Explorer Program with Marine Discovery Tours
October 13, 2018	Watershed Science
October 13, 2018	Evolution for Middle School Educators
October 13, 2018	Gyotaku, the Japanese Art of Printing Fish
October 13, 2018	Patterns Biology: Ecosystems and Biodiversity Workshop
October 13, 2018	Making Science Fun Again
October 13, 2018	Matter and Chemical Engineering for Middle School Science Teachers
October 13, 2018	Engineering Design of Candy to Explore Intermolecular Attractions
October 13, 2018	Wonder and Collaborate for the Next Generation: Using Science to Promote Language and Literacy for All Students
October 13, 2018	Extended Estuary Investigations and Visitor Center Exploration
October 13, 2018	Behind the Scenes at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (AM)
October 13, 2018	OMSI Camp Gray
October 13, 2018	Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
October 12, 2018	Awards Banquet
October 12, 2018	2018 OSTA Fall Conference Exhibitor Registration
October 12, 2018	2018 Fall Conference on Science Education
October 12, 2018	Coastal Learning Symposium
October 11, 2018	Early Registration and Networking
August 08, 2018	Outdoor Science Education on School Grounds
August 06, 2018	NGSS for Middle School Teachers
June 01, 2018	Science Teacher Night at Plank Town Brewing
April 10, 2018	High School NGSS & STEM Workshop
February 26, 2018	STEM Project Based Learning Workshop
October 14, 2017	2017 OSTA Fall Conference on Science Education
October 14, 2017	2017 OSTA Fall Conference Exhibitor Registration
October 13, 2017	An In-Depth Tour of Vernier Software & Technology
October 13, 2017	Stickman Brewery Tour
October 13, 2017	Hawks View Cellars Tour
October 13, 2017	Integrating Science with Design & Invention: Music Waves & Vibes
October 13, 2017	NGSS through the Lens of STEM and the Scientific and Engineering Practices
October 13, 2017	3D Scanning and Printing
October 13, 2017	Biology for the Next Generation
October 13, 2017	NGSS for Middle School Data Informed Engineering
October 13, 2017	The Japanese Art of Gyotaku (Fish Printing) in the Classroom
October 13, 2017	Integrating Science with Design & Invention: Emergency Power
October 13, 2017	Cancer Medicine Focus Enhances Biology Curriculum
October 13, 2017	Tour of OHSU's Simulation Center
October 13, 2017	Wonder and Collaborate for the Next Generation: Using Science to Promote Language and Literacy Learning for All Students
October 13, 2017	Integrating Science with Design & Invention: Clean Water
October 13, 2017	NGSS for Middle School Space Science
October 13, 2017	NSTA Press: The Power of Questioning and Investigating
October 13, 2017	How Are You Hearing Me? Engaging Students in a 3D NGSS Learning Progression
October 12, 2017	OSTA Awards Program @ OMSI
October 03, 2017	STEM PBL for NGSS
September 30, 2017	Oregon Science Project
September 27, 2017	East Metro Meet and Greet
August 10, 2017	Outdoor Science Education on School Grounds
August 07, 2017	NGSS for Middle School Teachers
June 03, 2017	Action Research Conference: Communities of Practice Around Elementary Science Education
June 01, 2017	OSTA Eclipse Workshop & Networking Event
May 11, 2017	Secondary Science Unconference-May 11th
May 03, 2017	1st Grade NGSS Aligned Life Science: Biomimicry Unit Support Session
April 29, 2017	NGSS Earth Science for Middle School Science Teachers
April 27, 2017	2nd Grade NGSS Aligned Life Science: Diversity of Life: What are Plants Up To?
April 24, 2017	1st Grade NGSS Aligned Life Science: Biomimicry Unit Support Session
April 20, 2017	Secondary Science Unconference
April 20, 2017	2nd Grade NGSS Aligned Life Science: Diversity of Life: What are Plants Up To?
March 18, 2017	NGSS Life Science for Middle School Science Teachers
February 16, 2017	Secondary Science Unconference-Feb. 16th
February 11, 2017	NGSS Physical Science for Middle School Science Teachers
February 02, 2017	1st Grade NGSS Aligned Physical Science: Light and Sound Waves Unit Support Session
January 31, 2017	Get Your Hands on Science!
January 25, 2017	2nd Grade NGSS Aligned Physical Science-Matter Unit: Frozen Puddles/Melting Chocolate
January 25, 2017	2nd Grade NGSS Aligned Physical Science-Matter Unit: Frozen Puddles/Melting Chocolate
January 23, 2017	1st Grade NGSS Aligned Physical Science: Light and Sound Waves Unit Support Session
November 11, 2016	Elementary Day @ NSTA
November 10, 2016	OSTA/WSTA Awards Program @ OMSI
November 09, 2016	Using Science to Promote Language and Literacy for All Elementary Students
November 09, 2016	Physics for the Next Generation
November 09, 2016	Chemistry for the Next Generation
November 09, 2016	Biology for the Next Generation
November 09, 2016	NGSS for Middle School Science Teachers
October 13, 2016	Secondary Science Unconference
October 12, 2016	1st Grade NGSS Aligned Earth/Space Science: Patterns of the Sun, Moon, Stars Unit Support Session
October 10, 2016	2nd Grade NGSS Aligned Earth Science: Changes to the Land Unit Support Session
October 06, 2016	2nd Grade NGSS Aligned Earth Science: Changes to the Land Unit Support Session
October 06, 2016	1st Grade NGSS Aligned Earth/Space Science: Patterns of the Sun, Moon, Stars Unit Support Session
August 26, 2016	Kindergarten NGSS Workshop @ High Desert ESD
August 26, 2016	Living on the edge… of the Cascadia subduction zone: Teacher professional development for a schools-based slinky seismometer network for Lane County, Oregon schools.
August 17, 2016	Kindergarten NGSS Workshop @ Lane ESD
August 09, 2016	NGSS for Middle School Science Teachers
August 05, 2016	Kindergarten NGSS Workshop @SOU
June 25, 2016	OSTA Board Kinder NGSS Training
May 25, 2016	GAPS Elementary Unconference
May 21, 2016	Integrating Common Core with Outdoor Science Education
May 19, 2016	Living at the Edge of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Teacher Professional Development for a Schools-Based Slinky Seismometer Network for Lane County, Oregon Schools
May 17, 2016	Regional K-12 Unconference
May 14, 2016	Living at the Edge of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Teacher Professional Development for a Schools-Based Slinky Seismometer Network for the Coos Bay Region
May 12, 2016	All Standards, All Students: Utilizing Rich Language and Rigorous Science Instruction to Ensure Equitable Access for All Students
May 12, 2016	PDU Certificate Request for All Standards, All Students
May 03, 2016	Climate Reality with Bill Bradbury
April 28, 2016	High School Science Unconference
April 14, 2016	Region 1 Social and ISEP Lecture
April 13, 2016	Kindergarten NGSS Aligned Life Science Unit Support Session
April 04, 2016	Kindergarten NGSS Aligned Life Science Unit Support Session
March 10, 2016	LEGO Robotics Workshop
February 04, 2016	Science Education UnConference
January 25, 2016	Kindergarten NGSS Aligned Force and Motion Unit Support Session
January 13, 2016	High School Science Unconference
October 17, 2015	2015 Awards Banquet
October 17, 2015	2015 OSTA Fall Conference
October 17, 2015	2015 OSTA Fall Conference Exhibitor Registration
October 16, 2015	2015 Pre-Conference Tours
October 16, 2015	2015 Pre-Conference Workshops
September 30, 2015	Chemistry & Physics Unconference
May 16, 2015	Region 4 Gathering
May 09, 2015	Region 1 Meeting @ Intel STEM Center
April 18, 2015	Region 1 Meeting @ OMSI
March 07, 2015	Region 1 Meeting @ Mt. Hood Community College
February 28, 2015	Region 1 Meeting @ Lewis & Clark College
February 26, 2015	Region 6 Meeting @ Crux Fermentation Project
February 21, 2015	Region 1 Meeting @ OMSI
February 12, 2015	OSTA Social before Theodore Gray's Linus Pauling Lecture
January 10, 2015	Region 2 meeting
October 10, 2014	2014 Awards Banquet
October 10, 2014	Exhibitor Registration for 2014 OSTA Conference
October 10, 2014	2014 OSTA Fall Conference
April 26, 2014	Board Meeting
March 08, 2014	NSTA Virtual Conference--NGSS practices in action
March 07, 2014	Annual Retreat
February 07, 2014	Annual Retreat
November 09, 2013	OSTA Board Meeting
October 24, 2013	OSTA/WSTA Awards Reception
October 24, 2013	NSTA Conference
October 05, 2013	OSTA Board Meeting
June 15, 2013	OSTA Board Meeting
May 17, 2013	Imagine Tomorrow Competition
May 15, 2013	STEM FORUM & EXPO--Early Registration deadline April 19.
May 04, 2013	OSTA Board Meeting
March 22, 2013	NOBCCHE WEST REGIONAL MEETING
March 21, 2013	Marquam Hill Lectures-OHSU-Biology
March 16, 2013	14th Annual Brain Awareness Season
January 11, 2013	Annual Retreat

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