GRANTS: Lots o' Science Grants!
Science teaching awards: Delta Education, in partnership with Frey-Neo, CPO Science LLC, and the National Science Teachers Association, is accepting nominations for the Excellence in Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Awards, which recognizes three full-time pre-K–12 teachers of science who successfully use inquiry-based science to enhance teaching and learning in their classroom. Awards consist of a $1,500 prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science (up to $1,500). Full-time pre-K–12 science teachers who have taught for at least one year can apply. Three awards will be presented, one each in elementary, middle and high school. DEADLINE: Nov. 30. CONTACT: Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-Based Science Teaching, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; e-mail: awards@nsta.org; Web site: www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx#delta.
Manufacturing engineers education grants: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation seeks to expose students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to help them make an informed decision about pursuing a career in these disciplines. The foundation is particularly interested in the creation of a pathway that will offer students information and awareness beginning in elementary school and continuing through middle and high school, leading to post-secondary options. K–12 schools can apply for grants. In 2007, the foundation provided more than $1.8 million in charitable grants. Some emphasis is placed on initiatives involving women and minority students. DEADLINE: Applications are online and will be accepted until Dec. 15. CONTACT: Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, One SME Drive, P.O. Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48121; phone: 1-313-425-3300; e-mail: foundation@sme.org; Web site: www.smeef.org/programs/grants/youthguidelines.html.
Physics grants: The American Association of Physics Teachers requests applications for the Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching. The fund provides support for special activities in physics teaching. AAPT members can apply for grants of up to $500. Grants may be used for the following: The development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching; to obtain or build and support traveling exhibits of apparatus; and local workshops for teachers who spread the use of demonstration and laboratory equipment. DEADLINE: Dec. 1. CONTACT: Programs Dept., AAPT One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740; e-mail: programs@aapt.org; Web site: www.aapt.org/grants/bauderfund.cfm.
Manufacturing engineers education grants: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation seeks to expose students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to help them make an informed decision about pursuing a career in these disciplines. The foundation is particularly interested in the creation of a pathway that will offer students information and awareness beginning in elementary school and continuing through middle and high school, leading to post-secondary options. K–12 schools can apply for grants. In 2007, the foundation provided more than $1.8 million in charitable grants. Some emphasis is placed on initiatives involving women and minority students. DEADLINE: Applications are online and will be accepted until Dec. 15. CONTACT: Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, One SME Drive, P.O. Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48121; phone: 1-313-425-3300; e-mail: foundation@sme.org; Web site: www.smeef.org/programs/grants/youthguidelines.html.
Physics grants: The American Association of Physics Teachers requests applications for the Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching. The fund provides support for special activities in physics teaching. AAPT members can apply for grants of up to $500. Grants may be used for the following: The development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching; to obtain or build and support traveling exhibits of apparatus; and local workshops for teachers who spread the use of demonstration and laboratory equipment. DEADLINE: Dec. 1. CONTACT: Programs Dept., AAPT One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740; e-mail: programs@aapt.org; Web site: www.aapt.org/grants/bauderfund.cfm.
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