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Have an article to submit for the Journal or Newsletter? Here are the dates to keep in mind when submitting:

Journals

  • Fall Journal - Submission Deadline - August 15th
  • Spring Journal - Submission Deadline - January 15th

Download the Guidelines for Authors or read the latest inside cover for more details for potential authors.

Newsletters

  • September 2009 - Submission Deadline - August 3, 2009
  • November 2009 - Submission Deadline - October 5, 2009
  • February 2010 - Submission Deadline - January 5, 2010
  • May 2010 - Submission Deadline - April 12, 2010

Send articles (that have already been proofed and spell checked) to scampbell@managedbyamr.com.

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MSTA Journal

If you have comments or questions about the MSTA Journal, please contact Lisa Weise, Journal editor, at lweise@hpsk12.net or by phone at 517-694-2162 (daytime) or 517-646-9410 (evening). You can also submit print submissions by mail to 6070 Valley Trail, Dimondale, MI 48821.

Download MSTA Journal Submission Guidelines

Excerpts of the MSTA Journal are provided online as free samples. Complete journals are available to MSTA members. Login to access full content.

Current Journal: Fall 2011

MSTA Journal Fall 2011
Volume 56 Number 2
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Download Journal PDF (Members Only)
Contents:
  1. Student Vocabulary Development in the Science Curriculum
  2. The Art and Science of Critical Thinking as Expressed Through Discourse in the Classroom
    Robby Cramer, Science Education Specialist, Van Andel Education Institute
  3. Cultural Influence on Science Education: The Dilemma of Basic Science Students in Nigeria
    Ngozi Okafor, Ph.D., Nigeria
  4. Representation of Gender and Race of Scientists in Children's Earth Science Trade Books
    Caitlin Wolfinger, Elementary School Teacher, Davis Drive Elementary School; Dr. Steve Mattox, Professor of Geology, Grand Valley State University; Kimberly Jenerou, Presrevice Biology Student, Grand Valley State University
  5. Problems and Prospects for Recent Time in Science Education (Members Only)
    Bal Barot, Lake Michigan College; Aekam B. Barot, Western Michigan University
  6. Producing Bio-Fuel in the Classroom
    A Simple Experiment to Make Ethanol
    Mark Benvenuto and Danielle Garshott, University of Detroit Mercy, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
  7. Crystal Structure Lab
    Walter Erhardt, Ariel Rose, and Joel Simons, Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center
  8. Sound and Vibrations
    Stephanie Standriff
  9. High School Journal Club
    A Model for Promoting Scientific Literacy and Scientific Discourse
    Jim Nicolette, Associate Director, Van Andel Education Institute

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MSTA Newsletter

If you have comments or questions about the MSTA Newsletter, please contact Cheryl Hach, Executive Editor, at cherylhach@hotmail.com.

Current Newsletter: November 2011

MSTA Newsletter November 2011
Volume 63 Issue 4
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Contents:
  1. Thoughts from your Executive Director
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  2. From the President's Desk
    STEM Education Is Hot...and It Should Be
    Mike Klein, MSTA President
  3. MSTA Survey 2011
    Thanks For Your Participation!
    Cheryl Hach (MSTA Executive Editor) and Robby Cramer (MSTA Executive Director)
  4. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
  5. The Great Lakes Bowl Regional Competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB)
  6. BOB and FLO Go To Middle School
    A Student Water Initative in Michigan
    Alexandra Beels, MSU Education Student, MSTA Member
  7. Formula Science Writing
    Dr. Armstrong-Hall, Larson Middle SChool, Troy, MI
  8. Brain Bee At Michigan State University
  9. Happenings at the Michigan Assessment Consortium
    Rochelle Rubin, MSTA Curriculum Chairperson
  10. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
  11. Making Thinking Visible
    Using Whiteboards in the Chemistry Classroom
    Gary G. Abud, Jr.
  12. MSTA Conference Registration
  13. Make a Tribute to MSTA
  14. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant Application

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