The International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) is an international organization which aims to encourage informed debate, reflection on and research into science and technology (S & T) education.
IOSTE was established in 1979 to promote contact and dialogue across political and ideological borders. A key concern is that education in S & T should be a vital part of the general education of the peoples of all countries.
IOSTE has a board (committee) with representation from all regions of the world and convenes international as well as regional symposia. These symposia provide for scholarly exchange and collaboration. The symposia gather researchers, policy makers, teachers and others who are concerned about how science and technology can contribute to the outlined in our mission statement.