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Southern Arizona Section-ACS
High School Chemistry Teaching Award

Information and Guidelines

 
Purpose
To recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Southern Arizona Section of ACS.
   
Nature
The section award consists of a cash award and a plaque.

   
Rules of Eligibility

Any individual, except a member of the award selection committee or currently enrolled student of the nominee, may submit one nomination or support form in any given year. The nominee must be actively engaged predominately in the teaching of chemistry or a chemical science in a high school (grades 9-12). The nomination should clearly demonstrate as many of the following attributes as possible:
• The quality of the nominee's teaching. Unusually effective methods of presentation should be emphasized.
• The nominee's ability to challenge and inspire students;
• Extracurricular work in chemistry or a chemical science by the nominee, including science fairs, science clubs, and activities that stimulate the interest of young people in chemistry and related sciences;
• A willingness to keep up-to-date in the field, as evidenced by pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry or a chemical science, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutions, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement; and
• Evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession.

   
Required Components
1. A complete application that consists of the Nominee Information form, the Nominator Information form, a recommendation of not more than 1,000 words submitted by the nominator according to the guidelines outlined on the Recommendation Form.
2. A curriculum vitae or resume that includes a list of the nominee’s honors, professional activities, and additional evidence of service to the profession. This must be limited to no more than two pages and activities listed must have occurred within the past five years.
3. At least one, but not more than three, letters of support. One must be from the teacher’s current principal or supervisor. Colleagues, members of the Society who are familiar with the nominee’s achievements, or former students and parents of former students may send additional letters of support.

   
Nomination Form

Submit nominations to Dr. Kathryn Louie by email attachment to klouie@email.arizona.edu or send hard copy to University of Arizona, Arizona Research Labs/Division of Neurobiology, Gould Simpson Bldg., Room 615A, 1040 E. 4th St., Tucson, AZ, 85721 by March 15.

Click on the link to the left for a printable nomination form

   
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