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Middle School Achievement and Interest in Mathematics and Science (MS-AIMS)

Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching

The Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Grants

National Science Teachers Association Awards

Georgia Science Teacher Association Awards and Scholarships

Einstein Fellowship seeks candidates for 2007-2008 school year

Tropical Biology Scholarship for HS Biology Teachers

$800,000 to help support school field trips

$80,000 for schools to protect the environment

  • Middle School Achievement and Interest in Mathematics and Science (MS-AIMS) initiative.

    MS-AIMS targets primarily eighth graders and the objectives include improving student achievement, reducing achievement gaps in math and science, and providing additional resources for students to better plan and prepare successful education and career paths. Although the program focuses on eighth graders, there will be various resources (NASA educational resources, interaction with NASA staff for students, Internet-based career and education planning tools, etc.) that all students in the participating middle school will be able to take part in and benefit from. Attached is a two-page summary that provides more details about MS-AIMS.  Download flyer.

    For more information, contact: 

    Angela Y. Birkes, Ph.D. 
    Senior Research Associate, P-16 Data Management 
    Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 
    270 Washington Street, SW 
    Atlanta, GA 30334 
    Phone: 404-463-1914 
    Fax: 404-463-1760 
    Email: Angela.Birkes@usg.edu

     

  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching

Who:  K-12 Teachers

Deadline for entries:  see www.paemst.org

Prize money:  $750 for three finalist, and $10,000 for winner and trip to Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit www.paemst.org

Offers Educator grants of up to $250 per academic year in support to elementary and secondary classrooms for aerospace education programs, opportunities, and activities. The Aerospace Education Foundation, an affiliate of the Air Force Association, is a 501c3 educational foundation that focuses on: motivating educators and young people about aerospace, supporting the Air Force family, and educating the American public about the need for national security. Grant recipients use the funds to incorporate aerospace topics into existing curricula or to develop new curricula. Money can be used for purchase of equipment, supplies, software, field trip expenses and almost anything else related to aerospace studies. The application is only two pages in length not counting the cover page. The time frame for applying for these grants is from August to November:  http://www.aef.org/aid/grants.asp

Who:  K-12 Teachers, and students

Deadline for entries:  see www.nsta.org/programs

Prize money:  Various awards

For more information, visit www.nsta.org/programs.

For more information about the following awards, scholarships and grants, visit www.georgiascienceteacher.org.

Georgia Science Teacher of the Year

             The Science Teacher of the Year (STOY) awards recognizes ongoing excellence in the teaching of science and commitment to its improvement.  Sponsored by Georgia Power Company and GSTA, STOY is available in each of the twelve GSTA districts for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers.  From these district awardees the State Science Teacher of the Year is selected.  A college science teacher of the year is also recognized at the state level.  State awards at each instructional level include checks for one thousand dollars.

            Any professionally certified teacher with four or more years experience can be nominated by a supervisor or peer, or nominate him/herself for one of these awards. Recipients of the STOY award are expected to make a presentation at the annual GSTA conference and/or submit an article for The Georgia Science Teacher.

 Teacher of Promise

            The Teacher of Promise (TOP) award recognizes science teachers with one, two, or three years of teaching experience that show exceptional promise.  Sponsored by AGL Resources and GSTA, Teachers Of Promise are recognized at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.  Each TOP award includes a check for five hundred dollars.  Nominations for these awards can be initiated by anyone.

Mini-grants

            Mini-grants are designed to fund creative class projects.  GSTA provides up to $500 per project award. Teachers who need funding for special classroom projects are encouraged to apply for the mini-grants. Specific information about the mini-grant application is included on another page.  Additional information about the mini-grant program may be obtained by contacting Kaye Elsner-McCall at phone 770-971-0651 or her e-mail address physics@mindspring.com.

            Recipients of mini-grants should (1) complete the project during the year and submit a brief report, (2) share their project with other teachers by writing an article for The Georgia Science Teacher with photograph(s) and, (3) if possible, making a presentation at the annual GSTA conference.

ScienceQuest Teacher Scholarships

            The ScienceQuest Teacher Scholarships consist of monetary awards for teachers to use in continuing their education/experiences through summer programs.  The amount of the award (up to $2000.) will depend on the cost of the program and the merit of the application.

            Applicants should have a minimum of five years of teaching experience in grades K-12 or at the college/university level and currently are teaching in Georgia schools.  Board members of GSTA or the GSTE Foundation are ineligible for the scholarships.  Scholarships will not be awarded to the same recipients for two successive years.  Specific information about the nomination and application is included on the bottom of this page.

Georgia Science Teachers Education Foundation Conference Grant

            The Foundation Conference Grant consists of $500 for teachers to use in continuing their education through attendance at state, regional, or national professional science conferences.

            Applicants should have a minimum of five years of teaching experience in grades K-12 or at the college/university level and are currently teaching in Georgia schools.  Board members of GSTA or the GSTE Foundation are ineligible for these awards.  Grants will not be given to the same recipient for two successive years.

Science Adventure Student Scholarships

            Science Adventure Student Scholarships consist of monetary award for students to use in continuing their education/experiences through educational programs.  The amount of the award (up to $2000.) will depend on the cost of the program and the merit of the application.

            Applicants should be in grades 6-12 or at the college/university level in Georgia schools.  Students may apply singly or as a group with a common goal.  Applications can be student or teacher initiated.  Board members of GSTA and the GSTE Foundation are ineligible.  All entries must be typed and submitted with four copies and included the following:

1.       Names of applicants, grade, age, home address, home phone number, parents’ names, teacher’s name, principal’s name, school, school address, school phone number.

2.       Description of the program being applied for including location and dates.        

3.       Cost of the program to the participant, including travel.  Indicate if other funding has been applied for and /or will be received.

4.       An explanation stating why you want to attend this program.

5.       Plans outlining how you would share your experiences when you return.

6.       Two letters of recommendation from the sponsor/teacher and the principal or dean.

Documentation of expenditures is required for all awards.  Recipients of this award are expected to share their experiences within the next year by submitting an article for The Georgia Science Teacher.  This award must be used within two years of its receipt.

Dallas Stewart Award Application                  

  The Dallas Stewart Award is a very special award that is presented by GSTA only when merited.  It is awarded to recognize excellence in leadership and significant contributions to the organization and to science education.  Recipients of this award have dedicated long term commitment of service to GSTA and to science education. 

To nominate an individual for this award, one must submit a narrative nomination citing reasons the nominee should be considered for the Dallas Stewart Award.   It is helpful to the committee if more than one narrative is submitted for an individual.  Nominations may be made at any time, but check on the exact due dates by checking the GSTA website (www.georgiascienceteacher.org).

 

 The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship is a paid fellowship for K-12 math, science, and technology teachers. Einstein Fellows spend a school year in Washington, DC serving in a federal agency or on Capitol Hill. To be considered for an Einstein Fellowship, apply and submit three letters of recommendation online by January 8, 2007.

Apply online at https://applicationlink.labworks.org/applicationlink/default.htm 

For more information about the Einstein Fellows program visit www.trianglecoalition.org/ein.htm or contact Andrea Bodmann at bodmanna@triangle-coalition.org.

 

Introducing the Tropical Biology Scholarship

Get the word out! 

Prentice Hall Biology authors Ken Miller and Joe Levine are sponsoring two scholarships to the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica! This experience-which will take place during the summer of 2007 and is valued at $6,000-is the opportunity of a lifetime for any high school biology teacher!

You can enter and learn more at:

www.phschool.com/tropicalbiology

 About the Organization for Tropical Studies:

The Organization for Tropical Studies is a non-profit consortium that has grown to include 63 universities and research institutions from the United States, Latin America, and Australia. In the early 1960's, scientists from U.S. universities forged working relationships with colleagues at the Universidad de Costa Rica in the interest of strengthening education and research in tropical biology. Intense interest both in the U.S. and Costa Rica led to the founding of OTS in 1963. OTS was founded to provide leadership in education, research, and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics. To address this mission, OTS conducts graduate and undergraduate education, facilitates research, participates in tropical forest conservation, maintains three biological stations in Costa Rica, and conducts environmental education programs. See last year's itinerary or go to the OTS Web site!

 

  • $800,000 to help support school field trips
    Grant Title: Target Field Trip Grants Program
    Organization: Target
    Eligibility: K-12 educators and school officials
    Value: 800 awards of $1,000 each
    Deadline:     November 1, 2006

Applications will be available online beginning in September. In the face of budget shortages, field trips are often one of the first elements eliminated from the curriculum. Target hopes that teachers can use this grant to continue using the valuable experiential learning gained from field trips to enhance students' classroom studies. As a cornerstone of the giving program, Target educational programs focus on teachers and classrooms, and early childhood reading. Target also supports schools and educational organizations through local grant donations.

Contact:  http://www.target.com/teachers

 

  • At least $80,000 for schools to protect the environment
    Grant Title: SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
    Organization: SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm
    Eligibility: Schools and community groups
    Value: Eight awards of at least $10,000 each
    Deadline:     November 30, 2006

Since 1993, the 2007 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards have recognized the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. In the past decade, $1.4 million has been awarded to more than 125 schools in 40 U.S. states/territories. In 2004, the awards program was expanded to include community groups who are protecting planet Earth.

Contact:  http://www.swbg-animals.org/conservation-matters/eea/inde