Awards to New Mexico K-12 Teachers for Excellence in Teaching STEM Subjects

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10/10/22

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Geographic Focus

USA: New Mexico

Outstanding New Mexico Science Teacher Award

New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS)

Agency: Foundation

GrantWatch ID #160046

Grant Description

Awards to New Mexico science teachers in kindergarten through grade 12 who have demonstrated excellence in teaching the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) to their students. These awards honor outstanding Informal Science Educators and K-12 science teachers at the New Mexico Academy of Science Annual Meeting.

A single award was established in 1968 to honor New Mexico STEM educators. Since 1990, awards have been given to two teachers annually. In 2018 the Academy opened the Awards to Informal Science Educators (ISE). The American Chemical Society has partnered with NMAS and currently presents the monetary award to both NMAS winning educators. Past teacher awardees have ranged from K through high school and from every part of the state of New Mexico.

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Eligibility:

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Nominations are open to all grade K-12 teachers and all Informal Science Educators who teach or promote STEM subject(s) in New Mexico. Nominations can come from school administrators, parents or families of students, colleagues, or self. The Academy recognizes educators who provide opportunities for students to succeed in science.

Pre-Application Information:

Deadline: Nominations will be accepted anytime on a rolling basis. The award period closes on October 10th for the current academic year.

Additional Funding Information:

Number of Grants:

Since 1990, awards have been given to two teachers annually.

Estimated Size of Grant:

The Academy honors two outstanding educators each year at the annual November NMAS meeting with a commemoration, a monetary award, and classroom materials. Each winner and a guest are provided a hotel room, event registration and meal for the annual award ceremony. This award is augmented by a monetary award from the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Contact Information:

Email nomination form(s) and supporting documentation to New Mexico Academy of Science at nmas@nmas.org, with “Outstanding NM Teacher Award” in the subject line.

Questions? Contact
Jayne Aubele, OST Award Chair
jayne.aubele@state.nm.us