Australasian Science Education Research Association
Promoting science education research in all contexts and at all levels of education
SINCE 1970
Promoting Science Education & Research
The Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) draws together researchers in science education from Australia, New Zealand and more broadly. It has a focus on research conducted with the goal of understanding and improving science education in a wide range of topics, levels and contexts.
ASERA conducts an annual conference for science educators, and publishes top journal Research In Science Education (RISE).
ASERA has links with international research associations such as the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), the US-based NARST and the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE). It is also linked with classroom science teachers through the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) and the state and territory science teachers associations, and to the New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE).
Why Join ASERA?
Anyone with an interest in research in science education - teachers and teacher educators, university researchers and others - can benefit from membership of ASERA.
The annual conference is attended by researchers from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and around the world, actively engaged in cutting-edge science education research and sharing their findings. The conference a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow researchers. Collaborations begun at the ASERA conference have led to research attracting major competitive grants.
ASERA membership also includes a subscription to Research In Science Education (RISE), a top international science education research journal, giving readers access to the best and most influential science education research.
Members of ASERA are consulted by ACARA and state and federal governments and are influential on science education policy.
What you get
- Share cutting-edge research and network with fellow science education researchers at the annual conference
- Receive a subscription to Research In Science Education (RISE)
- Keep up with news, information and opportunities on the ASERA web site and regular email newsletters
- Benefit from ASERA's links with science teacher associations and international science education research associations
- Contribute to influencing science education policy in Australasia and internationally
Networking opportunities
Subscription to RISE
Links to international organisations
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