Science Education Career Awards (Awards I, II, and III)
ASTE makes three Science Education Career Awards, Award I for Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year, Award II for Outstanding Mentor, and Award III for Outstanding Longtime Service to ASTE, outlined below that recognize the personal achievements and professional contributions of its members. An ASTE member, who is cognizant of the qualifications of an ASTE member nominee, must submit the nomination. The nominee should be informed about the award nomination and nominators must follow guidelines in preparing nomination materials. The responsibility for the preparation of documentary evidence rests with the nominator.
The purpose of each award, the recognition provided, and details of eligibility and judging criteria are highlighted below with the description of each award. For each of the awards, selection is based on an overall and categorical point system.
Nominations for Awards I, II, & III must be submitted online by June 1.
The Awards Committee will contact nominees for Awards I, II, and III after the June 1 due date to confirm receipt of the nomination. If you do not receive an email by early June, contact the Awards Chair. If you have questions about Awards I, II, or III, please contact the Awards Chair, Dr. Stephen Burgin srburgin@uark.edu.