2024 MAST Annual Conference

Breaking Barriers: Advancing Science Education through Equity and Inclusion

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA 01752


This year’s MAST Conference focuses on supporting all students in achieving the vision for science education from the 2016 Framework. The general session will include some grounding from DESE along with updates to support this work. Presentations will feature:

  • Resources for curriculum and assessments which engage and support all students in accessing the curriculum
  • Strategies and routines to use in classrooms to promote deeper engagement through academic discourse, collaboration, and applied learning
  • Discussions and resources for educators on their own equity path and learning to be a more culturally responsive teacher
  • Strategies and resources to support Multilingual learners, students with disabilities, students from lower socioeconomic homes, and each of the subgroups who have been historically marginalized toward accessing a rigorous science curriculum

We are excited to continue to work alongside the talented science educators throughout Massachusetts (and beyond!). The MAST Board members are science educators, administrators, professional development providers, and retired science educators. We understand the challenges many are facing and look forward to diving in with everyone!


Conference Committee:

Betsey Clifford - MAST Vice President, General Conference (vicepresident@massscienceteach.org)

Jayne Kerner - MAST President Elect, Presenters (presidentelect@massscienceteach.org)

Sandy Pearl - Registrar (registrar@massscienceteach.org)

Valerie Finnerty - Commercial Exhibitors (middlesex1@massscienceteach.org)

Barbara Ferri - Non-Profit Exhibitors (nonprofits@massscienceteach.org)

Marilyn Richardson - Hospitality (marilyn@pcom.com)

Bob Gilmore - Sponsorship (sponsorship@massscienceteach.org)

Laura Carlin - Awards (awards@massscienceteach.org)

Caryl Adamowitch - Volunteer Coordinator (assistanttreasurer@massscienceteach.org)


Scroll down to register and pay for the conference and/or Awards Banquet. Questions? Email Betsey Clifford at vicepresident@massscienceteach.org

MAST Conference Registration and Online Payment

To pay online, select the item below. If you're paying with a Purchase Order or have any questions, email Sandy Pearl at registrar@massscienceteach.org

  • exclusive conference sponsor

    Thank you Imagine Learning!

    The Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) is happy to announce that Imagine Learning is our exclusive sponsorship partner for the 2024 MAST Conference and the annual MAST Awards Banquet.

    Imagine Learning Website
  • $150-General, $60-Student/Retiree

    Conference Registration - Everyone Complete

    This includes participation in all sessions, lunch and snacks, entrance to the exhibit hall, and one year of MAST Membership. *Pay an additional $15 ($10 for Retirees) to become a member of MSELA. Email Betsey Clifford at membership@massscienceteach.org or pay online.

  • $150

    Online Payment - General Registration

    The online system will automatically add the $15 to include a membership to MSELA. If you do not want this add-on, you simply need to change the quantity or remove it.

  • $60

    Online Payment - Student or Retiree Registration

    The online system will automatically add the $10 to include a membership to MSELA. If you do not want this add-on, you simply need to change the quantity or remove it.

Exhibitor Registration and Online Payment

Please select the card below to register and then use the applicable card to pay online. When you pay online, you can add-on an extra table, additional lunches, or electricity. If you need to pay with a Purchase Order, email Sandy Pearl at registrar@massscienceteach.org

  • $200 - Commercial, $75 - Non-profit

    Commercial & Non-Profit Exhibitor Registration

    Exhibitor registration includes 1 table and 1 lunch ticket. Exhibitors can purchase additional lunch tickets ($30), an extra table ($20), and/or electricity ($35) if needed.

  • $200

    Online Payment - Commercial Exhibitors

    This includes 1 table and 1 lunch ticket. The online system will automatically add 1 extra lunch ($30), 1 additional table ($25), and electricity ($35). If you do not want these add-ons, change the quantity or remove them.

  • $75

    Online Payment - Non-Profit Exhibitors

    This includes 1 table and 1 lunch ticket. The online system will automatically add 1 extra lunch ($30), 1 additional table ($25), and electricity ($35). If you do not want these add-ons, change the quantity or remove them.

Exhibitor Contacts:

Valerie Finnerty - Commercial Exhibitors (middlesex1@massscienceteach.org)

Barbara Ferri - Non-Profit Exhibitors (nonprofits@massscienceteach.org)


General Conference Questions?

Email Betsey Clifford at vicepresident@massscienceteach.org


  • Awards Banquet

    Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:00 - Reception 6:00 - Banquet and Awards Ceremony Questions? Contact Laura Carlin at awards@massscienceteach.org or Marilyn Richardson at marilyn@pcom.com

  • Awards Banquet Registration $65

    This is for all who are attending the Awards Banquet to celebrate this year's recipients. Click below to register and pay online to attend the Awards Banquet. If you need to pay with a Purchase Order, email Sandy Pearl at registrar@massscienceteach.org

membership@massscienceteach.org


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