The International Organization for Science and Technology Education was established to advance the cause of education in science and technology as a vital part of the general education of the peoples of all countries and to provide scholarly exchange and discussion in the field of science and technology education. Consistent with our mission to encourage the peaceful and ethical use of science and technology in the service of humankind, IOSTE opposes the use of science and technology by government or other organizations for military purposes against civilians. Its origins can be traced to a Symposium on World Trends in Science Education convened in August 1979 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. At the third symposium, held in Brisbane (Australia) in 1984, the informal circuit of 'World Trends' was transformed into a formal organization with members from over sixty countries.

Today, IOSTE has members from about eighty countries, and is officially recognized by UNESCO as a non-governmental organization. Membership of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education is open to all who subscribe to its Constitution.

Upcoming International Symposia

The XV IOSTE International Symposia
Science & Technology Education for development, citizenship and social justice
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Please note: The link above will re-direct you to a new site with all the information regarding the IOSTE XV Conference

Confirmed Keynote Speakers at this point:

• Paul Webb from South Africa: Scientific Literacy in Schools

• Pierre Clément from France: Values in Science Education

Date: Sunday 28 October 2012 (arrival) to Saturday 03 November 2012 (departure), that means 5 full days for the Conference, including an excursion in the middle of the week.

Venue: Tunisia in Yasmine Hammamet, Hosted by the ISEFC

For information, contact Moyra Keane - University of the Witwatersrand
Moyra.Keane@wits.ac.za / moyrakeane@hotmail.com

All proposed themes and information can be viewed at 

http://www.inedp.org/ioste