From: Karen A. Mendelow (karenm@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Wed Dec 06 2000 - 11:17:57 PST
Message-Id: <v01540b01b65441295540@[192.174.2.171]> Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:17:57 -0800 From: karenm@exploratorium.edu (Karen A. Mendelow) Subject: SYH: Awards for Math and Science Teachers
>Here is another interesting opportunity - these award nominations could be
>a great way to honor the work being done with the teachers with whom you
>work.
>
>
>NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ISSUES NATIONWIDE
>CALL FOR TOP TEACHER NOMINATIONS
>
>2001 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics
>and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Applications Now Being Accepted
>
>The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces it is accepting
>applications for the 2001 Presidential Awards for Excellence in
>Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The program, which honors
>outstanding science and mathematics teachers for kindergarten through
>grade 12, is the highest award the nation presents to these teaching
>professionals.
>
>Teachers must submit their application by February 12, 2001. A panel of
>expert judges select up to four National Awardees from each state, the
>District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and the U.S. Department of Defense
>schools in four categories - elementary mathematics, elementary science,
>secondary mathematics, and secondary science.
>
>State Finalists receive $750 and state-level recognition. National
>Awardees receive an expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to accept the
>Presidential Award, meet with leading scientists and mathematicians, and
>have an opportunity to participate in field experiences, such as visits to
>NASA and the Smithsonian Institution. Additionally, National Awardees
>receive a $7,500 NSF grant.
>
>Educators, parents, and students may nominate and encourage outstanding
>teachers to apply; teacher applicants must complete the application form.
>For additional information regarding the PAEMST program, or for the
>application form, please contact the National Science Foundation at (703)
>292-5096 or visit the Web site at http://www.nsf.gov/pa. The PAEMST
>receives support from many of the nation's businesses and non-profit
>organizations.
>
>The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
>(PAEMST) Program was established in 1983 by The White House and is
>administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program
>recognizes outstanding science and mathematics teachers, kindergarten
>through 12th grade, in each state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the
>following U.S. Territories as a group-American Samoa, Guam, The
>Commonwealth of the Northern Marinas, and the Virgin Islands- and the
>schools of the Department of Defense Education Activity, both in the
>United States and abroad. These teachers serve as models for their
>colleagues and are leaders in the improvement of science and mathematics
>education. Since 1983 more than 3,000 teachers have been selected to
>enter the network of Presidential Awardees. They represent a premier group
>of science and mathematics teachers and provide the nation with an
>impressive array of expertise to help improve teaching and learning while
>becoming more deeply involved in activities such as curriculum
>development, research, and teaching other teachers. While most
>remain in the classroom, some have become school principals, supervisors,
>superintendents, and college faculty.
>
>
>
>Julie Totaro
>Schoolyard Habitats Program Coordinator
>National Wildlife Federation
>8925 Leesburg Pike
>Vienna, VA 22184-0001
>(703) 790-4582
>totaro@nwf.org
>
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Exploratorium Teacher Institute
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