Welcome to MAST!

The Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) is a professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels. MAST is the state chapter of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and acts as your representative on national and state policies concerning science education.

MAST is run by a volunteer Board of Directors.  To get involved, please contact Craig Richard at President@MassScienceTeach.org.

2024 MAST Conference - November 6, 2024

The images below give general information about the conference coming up and highlight the Keynote Presentation. DESE will be sharing updates about the revised MCAS test. Don't miss out! Click on the first image to go to our conference page and learn about all of the presentations and exhibitors. It's going to be a great day! We look forward to seeing you!

Robert C. Hayden Plaque Dedication


On Thursday, August 1 2024, Oak Bluffs Library hosted a reception to honor Robert C. Hayden and a new plaque that now resides on the library's grounds dedicated to him and his life's work.  It was a lovely event on a beautiful Vineyard summer day!   


It was great to meet Robert's family and to hear them share stories about their father.  He was, without a doubt, a hard-working, dedicated man that cared greatly about education and his heritage.

The MAST Board of Directors was well represented.  A big thank you to Barbara Ferri for joining us for the celebration!  Joel Weintraub was also in attendance and read a passage from one of Robert's books, Seven Black American Scientists.  A very special thank you goes out to Joel for uniting MAST and the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard.  A partnership we look to nurture and keep for many years to come!

All in all, a great day!  I encourage you to visit Robert's plaque at Oak Bluffs Library the next time your travels bring you to Martha's Vineyard.  Below, you will find a picture of the plaque as well as some other pictures from the event.

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