ASTE Mission Statement
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) promotes leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels. ASTE advances practice and policy through scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education.
History of ASTE
ASTE (formerly the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science or AETS) can trace its history back to the 1920s. Learn about our history and view a list of Past ASTE Presidents.
ASTE Leadership
ASTE is governed by a Board of Directors. Directors chair a variety of committees that help conduct the work of the organization in accordance with our Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
2019 Board Members
| President* | Patricia Morrell | University of Portland |
| President Elect* | Valarie Akerson | Indiana University |
| Past President* | Gillian Roehrig | University of Minnesota |
| Senior Board Member* | David Haury | The Ohio State University |
| Senior Board Member* | Debi Hanuscin | Western Washington University |
| At large Board Member | Lisa Borgerding | Kent State University |
| At large Board Member | Catherine Martin-Dunlop | Morgan State University |
| At large Board Member | Renee Schwartz | Georgia State University |
| At large Board Member | Ian Binns | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| Senior Regional Representative* | Young-Shin Park | Chosun University |
| Regional Representative | Rommel Miranda | Towson University |
| Regional Representative | Emily Dare | Florida International University |
| NSTA Director of Preservice Teacher Ed | Paul Adams | Fort Hays State University |
* indicates membership on the Executive Committee
Administrative Members
| Executive Director | Robert Hollon | University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire |
| Director of Electronic Services | John Rhea | University of Virginia |
| Conference Program Coordinator | Meredith McCallister | Butler University |
To see a full list of the ASTE leadership, including committees, click here.