Listservs provide a valuable service.  They provide a medium for members to post questions, responses, and engage in discussions on matters related to the listserv(s) to which you are subscribed. 

SUNY Oneonta hosts these listservs and does an excellent job in providing this service.  STANYS recommends the listservs listed below for New York State Science Teachers.

To SUBSCRIBE to one of these lists:  

• Create a new email message addressed to listserv@listserv.oneonta.edu from the email account you wish the list to use. 
  
• Place the following information in the body of the email:  

SUBSCRIBE (insert listname) ANONYMOUS

or

SUBSCRIBE (insert listname) Full_Name

Example: SUBSCRIBE ESPRIT Joe Smith

• You will get a confirmation email. *Check your junk mail.
  

Listserv List

• EnviSciHabitat - This listserv provides a forum for discussion and professional support of science teachers engaged in teaching courses in Environmental Science, including, but not limited to AP Environmental Science (APES).
  
  
• SUNY-Oneonta-NSTA-Science-Matters - This listserv is operated by SUNY Oneonta as a courtesy to the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This listserv is a conduit for information for the NSTA Points of Contact (PoCs).
  
  
• SedGeoNet - This listserv promotes communication among sedimentary geologists. SedGeoNet was created as a result of the EarthCube Workshop for Sedimentary Geology held at the University of Utah, March 25-26, 2013. Currently hosted by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the State University of New York – Oneonta, eventually SedGeoNet will be migrated to and hosted by the STEPPE coalition: Sedimentary Geology, Time, Environment, Paleontology, Paleoclimatology, and Energy.
  
  
• Esprit - This listserv provides a forum for discussion and professional support of teachers of Earth Science. This is an especially active list with subscribers from all across the United States.
  
  
• BioForum - This listserv provides a forum for discussion and professional support of science teachers engaged in teaching New York's Commencement Level Living Environment Core Curriculum.
  
  
• 5-8Science - This listserv provides a forum for discussion and professional support of middle level science teachers engaged in teaching New York's Intermediate (5-8) Science Core Curriculum.
  
  
• Ophun-L - This listserv provides a forum for discussion and professional support of science teachers engaged in teaching New York's Commencement Level Physical Setting: Physics Core Curriculum.
  
  
• Nestling - This listserv provides professional support for teachers of K-4 science. NESTLING stands for Nurturing Elementary Science Teaching. Mentoring is available from veteran science teachers.
  
  
• ChemBond - This listserv provides a forum for discussion and professional support for science teachers engaged in teaching in New York's Commencement Level Physical Setting: Chemistry Core Curriculum.
  
  

Listserv Archives - To access the archives for any of the listservs, visit the archives page. For example, to access the ESPRIT archives, go to http://listserv.oneonta.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=ESPRIT.

For more information visit: Listservs for Science Teachers | SUNY Oneonta

New subscribers should keep in mind that joining a listserv means that you will be receiving ALL of these messages for that listserv as they are posted. 

Please be prepared for an increase in the volume of email that you receive when joining a listserv.  Consider configuring your email software to filter listserv emails to a designated folder.

TO SIGN OFF THE LIST:

To UNSUBSCRIBE to one of these lists create a new email message addressed to listserv@listserv.oneonta.edu from the email account you are subscribed under with the following in the body of the email:

SIGNOFF (insert listname)

Example: SIGNOFF ESPRIT

You will get a confirmation email. *Check your junk mail!