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.

Evidence-Based Instruction for Countering Biology Misconceptions Webinar (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Earn 1 SCHECH credit for joining!

Title:

Evidence-Based Instruction for Countering Biology Misconceptions

Brief description:

This workshop provides biology teachers with practical strategies and free, ready-to-use tools to help students identify misinformation, analyze evidence, and evaluate biological claims in the media. Equip your classroom with inquiry-based techniques that build skepticism, strengthen scientific literacy, and promote confident, critical thinkers.

Learning Outcomes:

Teach students to evaluate scientific claims using evidence, assess source reliability, and apply basic media literacy skills.
Integrate misinformation-spotting into biology lessons through inquiry, data analysis, and real-world case studies.
Access tools and activities that build students’ critical thinking, skepticism, and scientific literacy.

Speaker Bio:

Rebecca Brewer is a nationally award-winning biology educator in Michigan and coauthor of the textbook Biology Now. She has created educational resources for Science Friday, PBS NewsHour, the National Center for Science Education, MiniOne Systems, the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, BSCS, Science Communication Lab, and the Pulitzer Center. She currently serves as a Teacher Ambassador for the Smithsonian's Network for Emergent Socio-Scientific Thinking (NESST) — promoting global issues and taking action locally with sustainable practices, and for Generation Skeptics — fostering media literacy in a world of misinformation. She is also the Michigan Director for the National Association of Biology Teachers’ Outstanding Biology Teacher Award Program.

Michigan Science Teachers Association upcoming events

2026 MSTA Partnership Program (30 Apr 2026)

Evidence-Based Instruction for Countering Biology Misconceptions Webinar (27 May 2026)