What is the relationship between NSTA and ExxonMobil?
ExxonMobil has been a long-time sponsor of the Building a Presence for Science national network. Through this project, NSTA has identified a “point of contact” for science in over 42,000 school buildings in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Initially the network provided a copy of the National Science Education Standards to each school. NSTA now regularly sends these points of contact useful information on science education and professional development opportunities that they may share with teachers at their schools. Most recently this partnership was expanded to implement the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy for 200 elementary teachers nationwide. NSTA designs, develops, and implements the weeklong professional development workshop. Q: Does a representative from ExxonMobil sit on the NSTA Board of Directors? No. NSTA’s Board of Directors, our governing board, is comprised of science educators elected by NSTA members. Board membership includes the presidential chain (consist
