The National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Conference will be held November 12-15, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. SME's Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) has a long-standing presence at NSTA conferences around the country, reinforcing SME's commitment to connect teachers with mining and mineral content. Consistent with past events, we will be handing out rock and mineral boxes showcasing some of the minerals found within Minnesota to the ~2,500 teachers attending this year's conference. Efforts like this aren't successful without the hard work of volunteers, so if you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the mining industry with a positive message, please contact me at kdoran@netechnical.com for details. Specifically, we are looking for volunteers to chat with teachers as they fill their rock boxes with minerals on Thursday, November 13 from 11:00-5:00; Friday, November 14 from 9:00-5:00; and Saturday, November 15 from 9:00-1:00. This represents mining's best opportunity to get teachers to understand the vital role mining and minerals play for society, as well as promoting the amazing career opportunities. Please consider attending one of the days! Again, if you are interested please email me at kdoran@netechnical.com. Also available are sponsorship opportunities to help make MEC's presence possible. Thanks much for considering!
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Kurt Doran
NTS
MEC Chair
Babbitt, MN United States
(218)235-1860
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