Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of the future post pandemic environment the New Jersey Science Convention is announcing today that the in-person 2020 – Science: The Key to the Future scheduled to take place October 20 & 21, 2020 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal has been cancelled. 

This was not an easy decision for the Steering Committee. However, after careful consideration of all the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the health and safety risk to our attendees, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers and staff the committee unanimously decided that it is impossible and irresponsible to hold our event as scheduled. 

There are many stakeholders involved in making New Jersey Science Convention a successful event each year. Members of the Steering Committee, volunteers, attendees, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors have provided continuous support over the years. Our partners at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal have offered their cooperation with and mutual understanding of the COVID-19-related factors beyond our control that led to this decision. Their efforts and support have served New Jersey Science teachers over 43 years. 

The Steering Committee is definitely looking forward to a return to a time when we can resume a face-to-face event.  However, we recognize the need for change in 2020. We have begun to explore virtual learning as an exciting way to continue our mission of providing science professional development to New Jersey K-12 teachers of science. This will be different from the traditional two-day in person convention but for the current environment it will better serve the health and safety all our stakeholders. 

In the coming weeks, we will be providing additional details about the new convention experience for 2020. We hope that you will be part of NJSC 2020 either as a presenter or a sponsor. As the saying goes…Stay tuned. ​

On behalf of the New Jersey Science Convention Steering Committee we welcome you to the 44th Annual science convention. The convention has a history of providing science teachers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with professional development over the course of two days. Our goal is to provide a variety of sessions over two days addressing current K-12 science topics, including successful implementation of classroom lessons aligned to NGSS/NJSL-S, the development of assessment tasks that provide evidence of 3D science learning, using phenomena to support 3D learning, safety in science instruction, and other relevant science topics. 

Please join us for one or two days at the NJ Science Convention and for our Tuesday night banquet. This year we are pleased to present as our banquet speaker Dr. William Gutsch Distinguished Professor of the College of Arts & Sciences at Saint Peter’s University. A celebrated educator with a career spanning five decades, Dr. Gutsch will share his experiences and talk about some lessons learned along the way. 

If you are looking for new classroom ideas and strategies or if you are willing to share your successes with colleagues join us and catch the energy of the New Jersey Science Convention. Be sure to check our site periodically for updates to this blog.

Interested in becoming a presenter? Submit a proposal at: http://www.njscienceconvention.org/submit-a-program-proposal.html

Lisa Doyle and Lola Szobota, Executive Co-chairs

​​Bringing 21st Century Science Skills to the Classroom

​2019: Science is for Everyone, Everyday!

On behalf of the New Jersey Science Convention Steering Committee we welcome you to the 43rd annual convention. We are delighted to provide a variety of sessions addressing K-12 science education. The convention has a history of providing science educators in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with professional development over the course of two days. This year we are pleased to present as our banquet speaker Dr. Sabine Kastner Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and Department of Psychology. Dr. Kastner is passionate about public outreach such as fostering the career of young women in science, promoting neuroscience in schools and public education.
 
NJSC is the only convention offering science educators a unique venue to explore NGSS/NJSLS-S, gain practical skills for the classroom, view the newest materials in science education, as well as time to collaborate with colleagues from different districts. Please join us for one or two days at the convention and for our Tuesday night banquet and catch the energy of the New Jersey science educators.
 
Be sure to check our site periodically for updates to this blog.

Lisa Doyle and Lola Szobota, Co-chairs

On behalf of the New Jersey Science Convention Steering Committee we welcome you to the 42nd annual convention. We are delighted to provide a variety of sessions addressing K-12 science education. The convention has a history of providing science teachers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with professional development over the course of two days. Please join us for one or two days at the convention and for our Tuesday night banquet featuring Mireya Mayor, Primatologist and Conservationist and National Geographic Explorer. Plan to attend and catch the energy of the New Jersey Science Convention. Be sure to check our site periodically for updates to this blog.

Lisa Doyle and Lola Szobota, Co-chairs

For more information, or to nominate a teacher, visit the Anton Banko Award page.

On behalf of the New Jersey Science Convention Steering Committee we welcome you to the 41st annual convention. We are delighted to provide a variety of sessions addressing K-12 science education. The convention has a history of providing science teachers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with professional development over the course of two days. Please join us for one or two days at the convention and for our Tuesday night banquet featuring Andrés Ruzo a geothermal scientist and a National Geographic Young Explorer as a guest speaker. Plan to attend and catch the energy of the New Jersey Science Convention. Be sure to check our site periodically for updates to this blog.

Nancy Evans Bennett and Lola Szobota, Co-chairs

The State of New Jersey Department of Education has approved NJSC's application for a travel waiver for 2016.  School districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects will be able to reimburse attendees for overnight lodging on October 25, 2016, provided that certain conditions are met.

​See the FAQ page for more information.

​On behalf of the New Jersey Science Convention Steering Committee we welcome you to the 40th annual convention. We are delighted to provide a variety of sessions addressing K-12 science education. The convention has a history of providing science teachers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with professional development over the course of two days. Please join us for one or two days at the convention and for our Tuesday night banquet featuring Dr. David Gallo as a guest speaker. Come join us and catch the energy of the New Jersey Science Convention. Be sure to check our site periodically for updates to this blog.

Nancy Evans Bennett and Lola Szobota, Cochairs

On behalf of the New Jersey Science Convention Steering Committee we welcome you to the 37th annual convention. We are delighted to provide a variety of sessions addressing K-12 science education. The convention has a history of providing science teachers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with professional development over the course of two days. Please join us for one or two days at the convention and for our Tuesday night banquet featuring Dr. Kenneth R. Miller as a guest speaker. Come join us and catch the energy of the New Jersey Science Convention. Be sure to check our site periodically for updates to this blog.

Nancy Evans Bennett and Lola Szobota