The San Diego Science Educators Association

SDSEA Awards


Excellence in Science Teaching-- Elementary, Middle School, High School


Do you know an outstanding science teacher who deserves recognition? Are you that teacher? Recognized teachers receive $100, a plaque, a free dinner at the annual SDSEA Awards Banquet, and their lesson is published in SDSEA Interconnections.


Application for Outstanding Science Teacher


Community Award


Many outstanding science educators are found in museums, the zoo, and other informal science venues. They are the docents, tour leaders, and scientists who inform and inspire us out of the classroom. Do you know such a person? Awardees receive a plaque and dinner at the SDSEA Awards Banquet. Nominate him or her below!


Nominate an outstanding informal science educator


University Science Teaching Award
 


Many university level professors/ staff help K-12 teachers and students with projects, lessons, and mentoring. Do you know a professor or staff person who
has helped you or a colleague to improve your science teaching? Awardees receive a plaque and dinner at the SDSEA Awards Banquet. Nominate him or her below!


Nominate an outstanding university professor/staff person


Science Fair Student
 


Each year the SDSEA recognizes excellent projects done by 7-12 students at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Criteria for the award-- The SDSEA judges look for the most creative use of simple materials. Awardees receive $50, and plaque, and dinner at the SDSEA Awards Banquet.

Past Awardees
 

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