ASTE Mission Statement
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) provides leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels. ASTE promotes scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education, and seeks to advance policy and practice that contributes to more just and equitable outcomes for teachers of science.
ASTE Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
ASTE is committed to promoting a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity for Science Teacher Education. All people deserve to pursue their professional activities with dignity and in a safe, supportive, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment that encourages diverse points of view and backgrounds in order to engage in open and honest communication. In 2021, the ASTE Board of Directors unanimously supported the creation of the ASTE Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
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)
2023 Board Members
| President* | Andrea C. Borowczak | University of Central Florida |
| President Elect* | William McComas | University of Arkansas |
| Past President* | Rommel Miranda | Towson University |
| Senior Board Member* | Xavier Fazio | Brock University |
| Senior Board Member* | Vanashri Nargund-Joshi | New Jersey City University |
| At large Board Member | Mark Bloom | Dallas Baptist University |
| At large Board Member | Lisa Borgerding | Kent State University |
| At large Board Member | Erin Peters-Burton | George Mason University |
| At large Board Member | Rita Hagevik | University of North Carolina Pembroke |
| Senior Regional Representative* | Corinne Lardy | Sacramento State |
| Regional Representative | Amanda Gunning | Mercy College |
| Regional Representative | Stephen Burgin | University of Arkansas |
| Graduate Student Representative | Molly Staggs | University of Florida |
| NSTA Director of Preservice Teacher Ed | Lisa Brown | Sam Houston State University |
* indicates membership on the Executive Committee
Administrative Members
| Executive Director | Kate Popejoy | Popejoy STEM, LLC |
| Director of Electronic Services | John Rhea | John Rhea Designs |
| Conference Program Coordinator | Kelly Feille | University of Oklahoma |
A full list of the ASTE leadership, including committees.
Position Statements
ASTE Position Statement on Environmental and Sustainability Education
ASTE Position Statement on Professional Knowledge Standards for Science Teacher Educators
ASTE Position Statement on Teaching Biological Evolution
ASTE Position Statement on Technology in Science Teacher Education
ASTE Position Statement on the Inclusion of Underserved Populations in Science Education
ASTE Position Statement Science Teacher Preparation and Career-long Development