Following the significant contributions made by ExxonMobil Foundation to initiate this program beginning in 1996, the Board of Directors of the National Science Teachers Association has reaffirmed Building a Presence for Science’s significance as its premier professional development network connecting teachers of science. NSTA’s BaP receives support from the Association as well as numerous other corporations and organizations.

Building a Presence for Science is the largest networking initiative of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This award winning program has been developed in support of NSTA’s mission in promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Through e-networking, teachers of science become aware of professional development opportunities. These opportunities are intended to help a teacher expand and develop their expertise in teaching science for learning.

Building a Presence for Science has a direct audience of teachers in pre-K through 12th grade in 35 states and the District of Columbia.

NSTA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the improvement of science teaching for learning.