Illinois Science Teaching Association

The Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) is committed to promoting excellence in science teaching and learning throughout Illinois.

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🌟 Meet Your Region 4 Leadership Team! 🌟

This week, we're highlighting the dedicated volunteers who help lead our organization. Today, we're featuring Region 4!

👥 Regional Directors:
• Helen Brandon
• Dominika Zahradnicek

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🌟 Meet Your Region 3 Leadership Team! 🌟

This week, we're highlighting the dedicated volunteers who help lead our organization. Today, we're featuring Region 3!

👥 Regional Directors:
• Nicole Vick
• Heather Galbreath

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🌟 Meet Your Region 2 Leadership Team! 🌟

This week, we're highlighting the dedicated volunteers who help lead our organization. Today, we're featuring Region 2!

👥 Regional Directors:
• Tonia Prombo
• Tammy Shippert

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🌟 Meet Your Region 1 Leadership Team! 🌟

This week, we're highlighting the dedicated volunteers who help lead our organization. Today, we're featuring Region 1!

👥 Regional Directors:
• Matt Bulman
• Nicole McRee

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🤖✨ Curious about using AI in your science classroom?

📖 Read the article: Beyond the Stock Image: Using AI Image Generation as a Learning Tool - https://t.co/bKg9NID7uB

Conference Registration HERE - https://t.co/gDJoyVNYbb

#ISTA #ISTA2026 #IllinoisScience #ILScienceTeachers

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🌿 Calling all science educators! 🌿

Join field naturalists from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and NGSS experts from the Illinois Science Teaching Association for an immersive 3-day Science Workshop: Field Biology!

🔗 - https://t.co/kR8rbg5wHu

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Don't Miss Out!

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You WON'T want to miss! 🚨 Early bird registration for the National Science Teaching Association conference is now open for the first 500 registrants!

Follow the link below to register before spots fill up! ⏳🔬

🔗 https://t.co/vAuwotutaV

#ISTA #ISTA2026 #IllinoisScience #NSTA

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🚨 Registration is HERE for the 2026 ISTA Annual Conference!

Follow this link to find more information about the conference!
🔗- https://t.co/gDJoyVNYbb

#ISTA #ISTA2026 #IllinoisScience #ILScienceTeachers #ILScienceEducators #ISTAAnnualConference #ILSTEMTeachers #ILTeachers

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 1st TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL!

All presenters receive $50 off their registration!

Call for Proposals: https://t.co/lZWX82EpRD

#ISTA #ISTA2026 #IllinoisScience #ILScienceTeachers #ILScienceEducators #ILSTEMTeachers #ILTeachers #ScienceEducation #NSTA

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🐢Why is turtle wax so expensive?

Because they only have little ears.

#ISTA #IllinoisScience #ILScienceTeachers #ScienceEducation #ScienceTeachers #ILScience #ILScienceEducators #ILSTEMTeachers #ILTeachers

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The school year is nearing the end...
Have you asked your admin - super kindly - if you can attend yet? 😉

Registration is now LIVE for the 2026 ISTA Annual Conference!

Follow this link to find more information about the conference!
🔗- https://t.co/gDJoyVNYbb

#ISTA #ISTA2026

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🐝Why do bees have sticky hair?🐝

Because they use honeycombs!

#ISTA #IllinoisScience #ILScienceTeachers #ScienceEducation #ScienceTeachers #ILScience #ILScienceEducators #ILSTEMTeachers #ILTeachers

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Dear Environmental Science Educators,

NAAEE, BSCS Science Learning, and The FieldScope Project are conducting a national survey to better understand the current state of high school environmental science education

Take the Survey → https://t.co/s7EQeiQyRk

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🔗- https://t.co/gDJoyVNYbb

#ISTA #ISTA2026 #IllinoisScience #ILScienceTeachers #ILScienceEducators #ISTAAnnualConference #ILSTEMTeachers #ILTeachers #ScienceEducation #ScienceTeachers #STEMTeachers #ILScience #ILScienceEducators

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You WON'T want to miss! 🚨 Early bird registration for the National Science Teaching Association conference is now open for the first 500 registrants!

Follow the link below to register before spots fill up! ⏳🔬

🔗 https://t.co/vAuwotutaV

#ISTA #ISTA2026 #NSTA2026

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🏆 LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE 🏆

Do you know an outstanding science teacher making a difference in their school or community? Our ISTA Educator Award Program celebrates the incredible work of educators - both formal and informal! 🌟

🔗 https://t.co/LuRGHx2VcQ

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Happy Technology Day! 🔬💻

From exploring the stars to unlocking the mysteries of life, technology continues to transform the world of science and the way we learn, discover, and innovate every day. Here’s to the tools that inspire curiosity and help shape the future! 🚀🧪

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🌿 Experience ENTICE!
The Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education (ENTICE) workshops - sponsored by the @IllinoisDNR - offering engaging learning experiences for both formal and non-formal educators.
https://t.co/j3ciXSC0hL
#ENTICE #TeacherPD #ISTA

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It is with great excitement that we congratulate one of our very own Regional Directors, Misty Richmond, on being named a recipient of this year’s Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching! 🍎✨

Please join us in celebrating Misty and this incredible accomplishment! 🍎👏