Student Organizations

The UNI Student Chapter is affiliated with the National Science Teaching Association to encourage professional learning and networking of preservice teachers of science from across the United States and Canada.  Student chapter participation offers opportunities for increased leadership skills, career growth, and networking for students and faculty.     

The UNI Student Chapter’s mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.  

The purpose of this chapter shall be:

• To promote the mission of NSTA.  
• To acquaint future and existing teachers of science with the support resources available from NSTA and the University of Northern Iowa.  
• To provide additional professional development in science education to future and existing teachers.  
• To acquaint future and existing teachers of science with others like themselves at their university or college and across the United States and Canada.