The Purdue Chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi annually presents a High School Science/Mathematics Teacher Award. This Award is given to an Indiana high school teacher in the geographic area encompassed by the regional science fair held at Purdue University. The awards will be presented at the Sigma Xi banquet.

Nominations are now open for the 2011-2012 High School Science / Mathematics Teacher Award.

Complete information on Nomination Criteria and a list of recent teacher award winners is available here

• A completed Nomination Form
• A curriculum vitae of the candidate
• Four letters of recommendation
• Copies of publications and/or teaching materials relevant to the nominee’s teaching activities

In preparing the nomination, the committee recommends that those writing supporting letters to be asked to concentrate on the following criteria:

1. The teacher is recognized by colleagues and students for his or her expertise in science and mathematics teaching.
2. The teacher is genuinely interested in the high school student’s academic and personal welfare.
3. The teacher motivates pupils to pursue interest in science as evidenced by encouraging and assisting students who participate in the regional science fair and/or influencing pupils to choose careers in professional areas that rely heavily upon a strong academic core in science and mathematics.
4. The teacher actively continues to increase his or her knowledge in science through participation in professional societies, refresher courses during the summer, professional writing, etc.
5. The teacher serves as spokesperson for science in the community, e.g., involvement with junior high school students, other teachers in the school system, Chamber of Commerce, 4-H programs, or scouting activities.

For additional information, please contact:
Elsa Janle, Chairperson, Sigma Xi Science / Mathematics Teacher Award Committee
(765-494-1566 or janle@purdue.edu)

Complete nominations, including letters of reference, should be received no later than February 1, 2011, send to:
Sigma Xi Science/Mathematics Teacher Award
Attn: Dr. Elsa Janle, Chairperson
Purdue University
Department of Foods and Nutrition
Stone Hall
700 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907- 2059