Michigan Science Teachers Association upcoming events

2026 MSTA Partnership Program (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Michigan Science Teachers Association has an exciting new opportunity for science museums and other potential partners across the state.

Make a commitment to the future of your museum or organization and join the MSTA Partnership Program! Gain direct access to thousands of Michigan Science educators. Position your museum or organization as a science education destination for school groups from around the state. Establish your staff as experts in the industry. Share your thoughts, successful programs, and innovative experiments in MSTA print and digital communications pieces. Examples of other organizations are zoos, observatories, aquariums, public gardens, etc.

All these opportunities and more are yours as an MSTA Partner for the minimal investment of just $250 per year.

Partnership Program benefits include:

Company logo and link on the MSTA partnership webpage
One banner ad per year in the MSTA Monthly eNewsletter
Two article submissions per year in the MSTA Monthly eNewsletter
One article submission per year in the quarterly MSTA LINKS publication
Regular mentions on MSTA Social Media Channels
Receive regular updates and information about MSTA events and programming

Your annual commitment will see an immediate return on investment with a $50 discount off a non-profit table or booth at the MSTA Annual Conference during your first year as an MSTA Partner!

Michigan science museums and other partners have always had a forum on www.msta-mich.org to share discounts and provide special offers to MSTA members at no cost. That valuable benefit has not changed. However, we invite you to take advantage of this brand-new opportunity to join MSTA as a Partner for customized offerings and additional advantages, including promotional opportunities for your organization in the statewide science community, unprecedented access to educators, and much more. Share our vision for advancing science education in Michigan by joining the MSTA Partnership Program today!

For more information, reach out to us directly by emailing office@msta-mich.org.

I Love Canva Webinar (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Earn 1 SCHECH credit for joining!

Title:

I ♥️ Canva

Brief description:

Want to up the WOW factor for your communication, presentations and flyers? Get to know how to use Canva to create creative and appealing products. This webinar will explore the basic features of Canva, how to create a brand kit and much more!

Learning Outcomes:

Discover the various product templates available on Canva
Create personalized brand kits
Explore the features of Canva including adding images & animations

Speakers:

Arin Ministrelli, South Redford School District

With 26 years of experience in education, Arin has had the privilege of teaching across multiple grade levels and coaching in various curriculum areas. Currently serving as a Media Specialist and Instructional Technology Coach, she leverages her background to empower educators and inspire students through technology integration and rich media resources.

Arin is particularly passionate about visual design, bringing creativity and clarity to presentations, flyers, and instructional materials. She enjoys creating diverse, engaging visuals that communicate clearly to reach, inform, and connect with every family in our community.

MSTA's Roundtable Discussion-Science Resources from Around the State (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Earn 1 SCHECH credit for joining!

Title:

MSTA's Roundtable Discussion-Science Resources from Around the State

Brief description:

MSTA's Roundtable Discussion-Science Resources from Around the State will give K-12 educators the opportunity to connect and learn with Daniel Moffatt, Stewardship and Education Coordinator at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, Rich Bacolor, Assistant Director of Education at the University of Michigan's Museum of Natural History in Ann Arbor, and Laurie Bone, Director of Outreach and Education at Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint. Each presenter will give a 15 minute overview of what their site offers, including onsite and outreach programming for students and teachers. Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable information on how to include these educational sites from around Michigan into their own classrooms. Time at the end of the presentation will give participants the chance to pose questions to Daniel, Rich and Laurie.

Learning Outcomes:

Connect with 3 amazing science facilities from around Michigan
Learn about on-site and outreach programming for your classroom
Discuss how programming may fit into your classroom K-12!

Speakers:

Daniel Moffatt, Stewardship and Education Coordinator at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena

Rich Bacolor, Assistant Director of Education at University of Michigan's Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor

Laurie Bone, Director of Outreach and Education at Sloan Museum of Discovery, Flint