FAST Florida Association of Science Teachers The states

FAST Florida Association of Science Teachers The state’s largest nonprofit professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels.

Membership u Science Teachers u Science Supervisors u Administrators u Scientists u Representatives of business and industry u Others interested in science education

Position Quality science education is important for all students facing a world where everyday decisions depend more and more on a sound knowledge of science. u It is our goal to produce a society that understands the technology of its day and can make meaningful decisions as scientifically literate citizens. u

REGIONAL CONFERENCE u 2009 partner with NSTA Regional Conference u November 12 – 14 , 2009 u Fort Lauderdale Convention Center u Fort Lauderdale, FL u Theme: “Dive into the Next Generation of Science”

Annual Conferences u Usually held in October u Emphasis on excellence, describing outstanding programs, innovative techniques, research findings, new materials and equipment, and providing make and take workshops

AWARDS Recognition of excellence in science teaching u Elementary u Middle School u High School u Award of Promise u Outstanding Science Educator u Presidential Award

Resources u Building u NSTA a Presence Learning Center u Professional u Online Grant Development Professional Development

contacts Tom Medcalf President medcalft@palmbeach. k 12. fl. us u www. fastscience. org u Peggy Cook Member at Large cook 5712@bellsouth. net