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

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

3. 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.
It is our goal to produce a society that understands the technology of its day and can make meaningful decisions as scientifically literate citizens.

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

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

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

7. Resources Building a Presence NSTA Learning Center
Professional Development
Online Professional Development Grant

8. contacts Tom Medcalf President medcalft@palmbeach.k12.fl.us
Peggy Cook Member at Large