Science Teaching Award Nominations Due

Shell Oil Company, in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association, is accepting nominations for one outstanding K-12 science teacher "who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and the community through exemplary science teaching;" the winner will receive $10,000 and be recognized at the annual NSTA Awards banquet.  Ten finalists will receive certificates of distinction.  Nominees must teach science and have at least eight years of experience.  Nominations are due by no later than 17 October 2011.  For further information and qualifications, visit http://www.nsta.org/pdfs/awards/Shell.pdf

Similarly, the NSTA and The Drug, Chemical and Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) are offering the "Making a Difference Award" for grade 6-12 science programs:  "Entries must show effective teaching strategies combined with a science program that have influenced students to initiate or extend their interests in the exploration and investigation of science and its application to global problems. Entries must demonstrate that the science program can be replicated and used as a model in other middle or high schools."  Winners receive $2,500 plus attendance at the national conference.  Completed applications are due by 30 November 2011.  For more information, see http://www.nsta.org/pdfs/awards/DCAT.pdf

The Delta Education/Frey Scientific-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-Based Science Teaching provides a $1,500 award plus paid attendance at the NTSA annual conference to a K-12 teacher who successfully uses inquiry-based science to enhance classroom teaching and learning.  Application packets are due by 30 November 2011.  For details, visit http://www.nsta.org/pdfs/awards/Delta.pdf

Various other awards are outlined at http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx