The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The teachers are recognized for their contributions to teaching and learning and their ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science.
In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Recipients of the award receive the following:
A certificate signed by the President of the United States
A paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities
A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation
Awards alternate each year between elementary and secondary teachers. For example, the 2014 Awards will honor math and science teachers working in grades K-6 and the 2015 Awards will honor grades 7-12 teachers.
Nominations open in the fall and are followed by the nomination and application deadlines in the spring.
The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
For more information visit http://www.paemst.org
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge (SEEK)
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The teachers are recognized for their contributions to teaching and learning and their ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science.
In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Recipients of the award receive the following:
Awards alternate each year between elementary and secondary teachers. For example, the 2014 Awards will honor math and science teachers working in grades K-6 and the 2015 Awards will honor grades 7-12 teachers.
Nominations open in the fall and are followed by the nomination and application deadlines in the spring.
The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
For more information visit http://www.paemst.org