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 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: Jayne Kerner - MAST President Elect, Presenters (presidentelect@massscienceteach.org) Betsey Clifford - MAST Vice President (vicepresident@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) | Upcoming Dates/Deadlines:
Questions? Email Betsey Clifford at vicepresident@massscienceteach.org |
Member BenefitsMake sure you log in to access all of your account! Click on the person icon in the banner and then "view profile" to see your member profile and any invoices. Benefits of MAST membership includes access to conferences, awards, grants, job opportunities, licensure information, and more. Find out about our Member Benefits and career opportunities within our Association. Science Matters in Massachusetts Science Matters is a public awareness campaign by the National Science Teachers Association. The Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) will work to share science opportunities throughout Massachusetts. This is a newsletter sent out by email on the 1st and 15th of each month. If you have an opportunity to share please email it to Dr. Betsey Clifford: MAST Statement on Social Justice “Interrupting racism takes courage and intentionality; the interruption is by definition not passive or complacent. So in answer to the question “Where do we go from here”,” I offer that we must never consider ourselves finished with our learning.” Robin Diangelo White Fragility In response to the tragic events that took place in Minneapolis and across our country, NSTA has released an official statement on Social Justice and Science Education. As the state chapter of NSTA, the MAST Board of Directors also acknowledges the need to do more to live up to our guiding principles of embracing diversity and equity. We, too, are committed to increasing our focus on dismantling systemic racism in the work we do with teachers and in the science education that we provide to our students. If you would like to help MAST with these initiatives, please let us know. For those interested, please send an email to presidentelect@massscienceteach.org. Regards, MAST Board of Directors NSTA Releases Official Statement on Social Justice and Science Education Resources and Articles MAST & MSELA Executive Leadership DEIA Workshop SlidesDr. Nsiah-Jefferson Webinar, Sept. 30, 2021- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism in STEM Education Anti-Racism Resources and Articles for STEM Educators - WPI STEM Education Center Anti-Racism Resources for Students, Educators, and Citizens - UCONN NEAG School of Education | MAST Coffee Talks Did you know? The "best kind" of PD happens after school during MAST Coffee Talks. You know, the kind where teachers share with each other and everyone walks away more knowledgeable with new ideas and inspiration. Join us to share! Join us to learn! 2023 Awards Banquet |