Congrats to Dr. Troy Sadler, who is recognized with the NARST Distinguished Contributions to Research Award. DCRA recognizes an individual who, through research, has made outstanding & continuing contributions, provided notable leadership, & made substantial impact in the area of science education.

Research Worth Reading 2026 Finalist: Learning to evaluate sources of science (mis) information on the internet: Assessing students' scientific online reasoning By Daniel R. Pimentel Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Congratulations to Dr. Sibel Erduran, who is recognized with the NARST Distinguished Contributions to Research Award, given to recognize an individual who has made outstanding and continuing contributions, provided notable leadership, and made a substantial impact in the area of science education.

Research Worth Reading: Generating construct maps from a systematic review of atomic models By Emmanuel Echeverri-Jimenez and Morgan Balabanoff Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... -------------

Congratulations to Dr. Mei-Hung Chiu, who is recognized with the NARST Distinguished Contributions to Research Award, which is given to recognize an individual who has made outstanding & continuing contributions, provided notable leadership, & made a substantial impact in the area of science ed.

Research Worth Reading 2026 Finalist: Characterizing variations in the figured worlds of teachers and students in science class By Jessica L. Alzen, Jason Y. Buell, Kelsey Edwards, Brian J. Reiser, Cynthia Passmore, William R. Penuel, Chris D. Griesemer, and Yang Zhang -------------

2026 ESERA Research School Scholarships - Applications due TOMORROW! Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST is offering two (2) scholarships to support attendance of PhD students at the 2026 ESERA Doctoral School (www.uni.lu/fhse-en/conf... ), taking place June 29 – July 3, 2026.

2026 ESERA Research School Scholarships - Applications due TOMORROW! Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST is offering one (1) scholarship to support attendance of a Mentor at the 2026 ESERA Doctoral School (www.uni.lu/fhse-en/conf... ), taking place June 29 – July 3, 2026.

Research Worth Reading 2026 Honoree: Toward pedagogías entrenzadas: Braiding critical and asset-based pedagogies of sciences, languages, and cultural responsiveness By Diana Bonilla and Daniel Morales-Doyle Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... -------------

NARST Travel Award: ASERA 2026 - Applications due TOMORROW! Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST will award two graduate students each $2,500, to participate in the Australian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) (www.asera.org.au/2026-confere....

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Chapman, who has been recognized with the Excellence in Mentoring Award which recognizes an exceptional mentor who has impacted graduate student growth both professionally and personally. Dr. Chapman has served as a Science Education faculty member at

Research Worth Reading 2026 Honoree: An Integrative Framework for Navigating Uncertainty in Science Education By Simon Blauza, Kerstin Kremer, and Benedikt Heuckmann Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... -------------

There are still tickets available for the #NARST2026 Equity & Ethics dinner! Sales will close 4/15. See attached flyer more info, and purchase tickets at members.narst.org/event/EEdinn... *You can purchase directly at the above link, even if you missed purchasing when you registered.

NARST Travel Award: ASERA 2026 - Applications due in one week! Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST will award two graduate students each $2,500, to participate in the Australian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) (www.asera.org.au/2026-confere....

Congratulations to Dr. Umesh Ramnarain for being recognized as a NARST Fellow, which honors and recognizes members for their exceptional contribution to, and excellence in, research and service to the NARST community. Dr. Ramnarain is a Professor of Science Education at the Univ. of Johannesburg

2026 ESERA Research School Scholarships - Applications due in one week! Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST is offering two (2) scholarships to support attendance of PhD students at the 2026 ESERA Doctoral School (www.uni.lu/fhse-en/conf... ), taking place June 29 – July 3, 2026.

2026 ESERA Research School Scholarships - Applications due in one week! Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST is offering one (1) scholarship to support attendance of a Mentor at the 2026 ESERA Doctoral School (www.uni.lu/fhse-en/conf... ), taking place June 29 – July 3, 2026.

Research Worth Reading 2026 Finalist: The Science Relevancy Bridge: Connecting Intersectionality and Science Identity in Science Learning Experiences By Regina P. McCurdy Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... -------------

Congratulations to Dr. Mercy Ogunsola-Bandele, who has recognized as one of our 2026 NARST Fellows. Dr. Mercy Ogunsola-Bandele is a professor of science education at the National Open University of Nigeria and is a pioneering figure in Global Science Education.

LAST CHANCE! Looking for some #NARST2026 Conference swag? Look no further, because we have t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies available for purchase. Place your order by TOMORROW (APRIL 1) and then pick it up at the registration desk at the conference.

Research Worth Reading: The glue that makes it “hang together”: A framework for identifying how metadiscourse facilitates uncertainty navigation during knowledge building discussions By Mon-Lin Monica Ko, Melissa J. Luna Learn more about this study on our website: narst.org/research-mat... -

Congratulations to AERA Executive Director Emerita and Fellow Felice J. Levine, who was awarded the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)’s 2026 Distinguished Service Award. Read the full announcement here: cossa.org/wp-content/u...

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Davis, who has been recognized as one of our 2026 NARST Fellows. Dr. Davis is a Professor of Science Education at the University of Michigan. Her prolific research has had a long and substantial impact on science education in areas including

NARST Travel Award: ASERA 2026 - Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST will award two graduate students each $2,500, to participate in the Australian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) (www.asera.org.au/2026-confere... taking place June 30 – July 3, 2026 in Brisbane.

2026 ESERA Research School Scholarships - Application deadline: April 10, 2026 NARST is offering two (2) scholarships to support attendance of PhD students at the 2026 ESERA Doctoral School (www.uni.lu/fhse-en/conf... ), taking place June 29 – July 3, 2026, in Esch-sur-Alzette/Belval, Luxembourg.

Congratulations to Dr. Aslı Sezen-Barrie, who has been recognized as one of our 2026 NARST Fellows. #NARSTAwards Dr. Sezen-Barrie is the Stacey Nicholas Endowed Chair of Environmental and Climate Change Education and Associate Professor in the School of Education at the UC Irvine.

Deadline tomorrow!! -------- We are currently looking for sponsors and exhibitors to help support #NARST2026! These funds will support improving science teaching and learning through research. Deadline is March 26. More info: cdn.ymaws.com/members.nars...

Congratulations to Dr. Tali Tal, who has been recognized as one of our 2026 NARST Fellows! #NARSTAwards Dr. Tali Tal is a the Ruben and Tallu Rosen Academic Chair in Science at Technion University in Israel. With over 25 years in science education, Dr. Tal has conducted extensive research

Research Worth Reading: Toward a justice-centered ambitious teaching framework: Shaping ambitious science teaching to be culturally sustaining and productive in a rural context By April Luehmann, Yang Zhang, Heather Boyle, Eve Tulbert, Gena Merliss, Kyle Sullivan -------------

We are currently looking for sponsors and exhibitors to help support #NARST2026! These funds will support improving science teaching and learning through research. Deadline is March 26. More info: cdn.ymaws.com/members.nars...

📣 We have merch! 📣 Looking for some #NARST2026 Conference swag? Place your order by APRIL 1 and then pick it up at the registration desk at the conference. Check out the options here: www.customink.com/g/pdz0-00d1-...

Congratulations to Dr. Scott Cohen, who was awarded the NARST Outstanding Doctoral Research Award! #NARSTAwards Dr. Cohen examined how science teachers develop and enact pedagogical content knowledge when teaching deaf students in bilingual ASL/English classrooms.

Research Worth Reading: Does role play manipulate students? Persuasive effects of role play on students' attitude and behavior regarding a socioscientific issue. By Moritz Steube, Matthias Wilde, Melanie Basten

Congratulations to Dr. Sage Andersen, who has been awarded the NARST Outstanding Doctoral Research Award. #NARSTAwards Dr. Andersen examined how preservice science teachers can learn to enact storyline instruction with critical intentionality.

Congratulations to Dr. Megan Ennes for being recognized with the NARST Early Career Research Award! Dr. Ennes' rigorous, equity-centered research in informal science learning, environmental education, and broadening participation makes her highly deserving of this award. #NARSTAwards

📣 We have merch! 📣 Looking for some #NARST2026 Conference swag? Place your order by APRIL 1 and then pick it up at the registration desk at the conference. Check out the options here: www.customink.com/g/pdz0-00d1-...

📣 DEADLINE SUNDAY! Call for Papers | NARST Centennial Special Issue The Journal of Research in Science Teaching (@jrstpub.bsky.social) invites submissions for the NARST Centennial Special Issue marking the 100th anniversary of NARST: Looking Back, Taking Stock, and Envisioning the Future

Congratulations to Dr. Li Ke for being recognized with the NARST Early Career Research Award! Dr. Ke's innovative research has significantly shaped the field’s understanding of scientific modeling and related practices, making him highly deserving of this award. #NARSTAwards

🧵 A new 32-item tool, introduced by Alexandra Okada, measures and enhances students' connection to science using the CARE-KNOW-DO model. Tested with 2,000+ students across 5 countries, it provides valuable insights for educators & policymakers on engagement. #ResearchMatters #ResearchWorthReading

‼️Deadline March 10‼️ Early Career Scholars! Apply for the 2026 NARST Early Career Institute, led by Dr. Natalie King & Dr. Danielle Ferguson. Virtual sessions + in‑person gathering at the Seattle conference. Link/QR code on the flyer to apply! #NARST

‼️Deadline March 10‼️ Scholar mentors! Apply to support the 2026 NARST Early Career Institute led by Dr. King & Dr. Ferguson. Open to tenured faculty or scholars 10+ years post‑PhD attending the Seattle conference. QR code on the flyer! #NARST

📣 Call for Papers | NARST Centennial Special Issue The Journal of Research in Science Teaching (@jrstpub.bsky.social) invites submissions for the NARST Centennial Special Issue marking the 100th anniversary of NARST: Looking Back, Taking Stock, and Envisioning the Future

Are you familiar with the BOSE Education Report? It provides a monthly review of ongoing policy discussions and activities related to science education. You can view a PDF here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Htoo...

Have an idea for a virtual event? The deadline for proposals for events taking place during the next quarter (April, May, June) is THIS SUNDAY, March 1, 2026. More info: narst.org/virtual-even...

Exciting updates from the NARST Board! ⭐55 members received travel scholarships for the 2026 conference ⭐Launching our second Early Career Institute led by Drs. Natalie King & Danielle Ferguson ⭐New NSTA Advocacy Resource site now available Proud of this community—see you in Seattle for #NARST26!

Early Career Scholars! Apply for the 2026 NARST Early Career Institute, led by Dr. Natalie King & Dr. Danielle Ferguson. Virtual sessions + in‑person gathering at the Seattle conference. QR code on the flyer to apply! #NARST

Scholar mentors! Apply to support the 2026 NARST Early Career Institute led by Dr. King & Dr. Ferguson. Open to tenured faculty or scholars 10+ years post‑PhD attending the Seattle conference. QR code on the flyer! #NARST

📣 Call for Papers | NARST Centennial Special Issue The Journal of Research in Science Teaching (@jrstpub.bsky.social) invites submissions for the NARST Centennial Special Issue marking the 100th anniversary of NARST: Looking Back, Taking Stock, and Envisioning the Future

Have an idea for a virtual event? The deadline for proposals for events taking place during the next quarter (April, May, June) is March 1, 2026. More info: narst.org/virtual-even...

Reminder: Submit your applications to join the JRST Editorial Board by Sunday, February 15! If you're interested in applying, check your email for more info and for the application link. Questions, contact jrst<at>nd.edu