ASTE Mission Statement

The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) promotes leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels.  ASTE advances practice and policy through scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education across the world.
History of ASTE (formerly AETS)

2012 ASTE Leadership Team

Board Members

President* John Tillotson Syracuse University
President Elect* Kathy Cabe Trundle The Ohio State University
Past President* Randy Bell University of Virginia
Senior Board Member* Al Bodzin Lehigh University
Senior Board Member* Kate Popejoy University of North Carolina at Charlotte
At large Board Member Lisa Martin-Hansen Georgia State University
At large Board Member Michael Clough Iowa State University
At large Board Member Valarie Ackerson Indiana University
At large Board Member Nate Carnes University of South Carolina
Senior Regional Representative* Richard Hechter University of Manitoba
Regional Representative Judith Morrison Washington State University
Regional Representative Michael Dias Kennesaw State University, GA
NSTA Director of Preservice
Teacher Education		 Lisa Nyberg California State University - Fresno

* indicates membership on the Executive Committee

Administrative Members

Executive Director Robert Hollon University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Director of  Electronic Services John Rhea University of Virginia

2012 Complete Leadership Team and Committee Members

Bylaws
Statement of Operating Procedures

Position Statement on Professional Knowledge Standards for Science Teacher Educators
Position Statement on Inclusion of Underserved Populations in Science Education
Position Statement on Environmental and Sustainability Education
Position Statement on Science Teacher Preparation and Career-long Development
Position Statement on Technology in Science Teacher Education