Other Awards for Science Educators

For even more visit the Office of Environmental Education's Awards and Contests page.

North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center Awards
The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) is pleased to announce the inaugural SMT Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations making extraordinary contributions to science, mathematics, and technology (SMT) education in North Carolina. Profiles of the individuals or organizations honored will be featured on the SMT Center Web site. Award categories include: Outstanding Educator Award, Student Leadership Award, Partnership Award, Business and Industry Award, and Science Champion Award. Outstanding Educator and Student Leadership awards include a $500 prize.

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching is awarded to mathematics and science teachers. Teachers must be nominated before completing an application. Nominations may come from anyone (principals, teachers, students, parents, members of the community, or the general public). Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nomination and application information can be found by visiting www.paemst.org. The application deadline is May 1. For additional information, please contact Carmella Fair, PAEMST State Mathematics Coordinator, NCDPI, via email at cfair@dpi.state.nc.us or by phone, 919/807-3840

American Stars of Teaching
The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is accepting nominations for 2008 American Stars of Teaching until March 31. Parents, students, colleagues, school administrators and others can nominate an exemplary teacher who they believe has the qualities to be an American Star of Teaching. They are seeking nominations of teachers across the United States who are improving student achievement, using innovative strategies in the classroom and making a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers across all grade levels and disciplines will be honored as American Stars of Teaching this fall. To nominate a teacher, go to: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html.

Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching
The American Geological Institute (AGI) and the AGI Foundation have announced creation of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award recognizes one classroom teacher from kindergarten to eighth grade for leadership and innovation in Earth science education.

The winner will receive a $2,500 prize and an additional grant of $1,000 to enable the recipient to attend an AGI member society conference. To be eligible for this year’s competition, applications must be postmarked by March 1.

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) award
For more information on this state and regional award please check out the North Carolina Geological Survey website at http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/proj_earth/proj_earth.html
The deadline is April 1st. Visit the website to nominate an outstanding teacher (traditional or non-traditional). For questions please contact Randy Bechtel, Outreach Coordinator, at the North Carolina Geological Survey.

The Walter C. Connolly Award for Teaching at the Pre-College Level
The Walter C. Connolly Award has been set up to reward excellence in teaching physical science at the pre-college level. An Awards Committee of the North Carolina Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers headed by the Section Representative seeks nominations from members and others describing the qualities of such individuals teaching in North Carolina schools. Nomination forms and more detailed information can be received by contacting the Section Representative or the Secretary-Treasurer. Recipients receive a certificate, a cheque for $300, a one-year membership in the national AAPT, and donated items from sponsors. Deadline is December 15

Intel Excellence in Teaching Award
The Intel ISEF Excellence in Teaching Award rewards science teachers for their enthusiasm and provides an opportunity for the teachers to share best known methods with their peers. Applicants must also demonstrate dedication to students, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm for teaching.

Carol E. Bond Memorial Scholarship Award
NCAmerican Waterworks Association / Water Environment Association Wake Teacher Selected for Environmental Award Raleigh, NC in May: The NC American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association Public Education Committee is pleased to announce that Ms. Carolyn Moser of Leesville Road Middle School has been selected at the recipient of the Carol E. Bond Memorial Scholarship Award. Ms. Moser is the first person to be honored with this award, named for the former City of Raleigh employee who was a long time Public Education Committee member and was serving as chair at the time of her death in April 1999. For additional information on the Carol E. Bond Memorial Scholarship check out: http://www.ncawwa-wea.org/

Vernier/NSTA Technology Award
Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teacher's Association (NSTA) come together each year to reward those educators who lead students down a hands-on, inquiry-based path with the Vernier Software & Technology/NSTA Technology Award. Vernier will provide up to seven awards, each valued at $3000, for educators who demonstrate innovative uses of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld device in the science classroom. The awards will be given to up to one elementary teacher, two middle school teachers, three high school teachers, and one college-level educator. Each will receive a $1000 cash award, $1000 in Vernier equipment, and $1000 toward travel and expenses to attend NSTA's National Convention . Entries will be judged by a panel of experts appointed by NSTA and are due by October 15. Downloadable applications
and guidelines are online at <http://www.vernier.com/grants To submit for the award, educators can be nominated or self-nominated.

The AEF National Teacher of the Year, the Christa McAuliffe Memorial Award
is selected annually and carries a $5,000 cash award to the winner, $2,500 to the first runner-up, and $1000 to the second runner-up. Here are two links link to helpful pages on the AEF web site. The deadline for application for the McAuliffe Award is May 15.

DCAT "Making a Difference" Award
Primary Sponsor: The Drug, Chemical & Allied Trades Association Education Foundation This award will recognize and honor excellence in a science program developed and implemented by middle level science teachers, grades 6-8. Entries must show innovative and effective teaching strategies combined with a science program that has influenced students to explore and investigate science and its application to global problems. Award: $2,500 to be used to enhance or expand the winning science program.

Lysol/NSTA Science and Your Health Challenge
Are you doing something great in science? Reward yourself for your creative ideas! Certified teachers in grades K-6 are invited to submit entries that describe an inquiry-based project they have developed and completed with their students. Submissions must focus on a classroom project used to help students learn science while engaging in issues related to health. Winners will receive $1000 for professional development. Applications are due in December and NSTA will notify the winners by February 1.

Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
The National Association of Education Technology Specialists, Astronauts Memorial Foundation, and NASA wants to recognize contributions made by technology personnel or classroom teachers using technology to help develop lifelong learners or to facilitate the learning process. Qualified candidates must be nominated by a school principal, superintendent, or assistant superintendent. The award recipient will be invited to a ceremony and will receive a trophy and a laptop computer. Nominations are due by April 30. Information is available online.

AVS John Vossen Memorial Award for middle and high school teachers
AVS, The Science and Technology Society wishes to recognize and reward active and creative middle and high school teachers. The purpose is to encourage the development of science demonstration experiments involving reduced pressures (vacuum) or controlled gaseous environments at atmospheric pressure. Experiments above atmospheric pressure will be considered only if adequate safety measures are included. The John L. Vossen Memorial Award consists of an equipment grant to implement the experiment, a cash prize and reimbursement of travel expenses to attend to the AVS 2002 International Symposium in Denver, CO. Deadline: February 28. Call Raul Caretta for an extension at 612-625-8066 or e-mail. For more information visit our web page

First in Flight 2002 Teacher of the Year
Each school year an incentive is awarded to an outstanding teacher and a matching amount to his/her participating school in North Carolina's First Flight Centennial Schools Program. A $1,000 check is presented to the Teacher of the Year, and another $1,000 check given to the winning teacher's school for its continued support of the First Flight Centennial Schools Program. Deadline June 30.

Groundwater Awards
The Groundwater Foundation, a national nonprofit organiza- tion dedicated to educating the public about the nature and value of groundwater, is now accepting nominations for its three national awards. The awards honor those indivi- duals who create a legacy of groundwater protection through local action, education, and government service.