-----Original Message----- From: Lyons, Rhonda Y [mailto:Rhonda.Y.Lyons@xxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:13 PM To: Guy Andre Boy; Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5050); Carole Glenn Subject: FW: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring Importance: High _________ From: CSTAEBlast [cstaeblast@xxxxxxxxxxxx] on behalf of Chris Stephenson [cstephenson@xxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 12:18 PM To: cstaeblast@xxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) PAESMEM recognizes outstanding mentors and mentoring programs that enhance the participation of individuals who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including persons with disabilities, women, and minorities. Awardees serve as exemplars to their colleagues and leaders in the national effort to develop more fully the nation's human resources in STEM. Who is eligible? Individuals who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, and U.S. organizations and companies. Mentors and mentoring programs from a variety of contexts - academia, corporate, government, non-profit - are all welcome. What are the criteria? At least five years of outstanding mentoring to a significant number of persons who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in STEM (including persons with disabilities, women and minorities) who are either: * Students at the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate education level, or * Early career scientists, mathematicians or engineers who have completed their degree in the past three years. What is required? A description and documentation of the mentoring methods and procedures of the individual or organizational nominee, and letters supporting the nomination (a maximum of 5). What is the award? $10,000 honorary award and an invitation to Washington, D.C. for recognition events, meetings with policy leaders, and professional development workshops. How do I nominate? Anyone can nominate a person (including themselves) or organization When is the deadline? Nominations are due by October 5, 2011 For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=5473&ods_key=nsf11563 or contact: Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 835 Arlington, VA 22230 PAESMEM@xxxxxxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D. Suzanne Westbrook Program Director EHR Division of Undergraduate Education National Science Foundation swestbro@xxxxxxx 703-292-4640 ############################ To unsubscribe from the cstaeblast list: write to: mailto:cstaeblast-SIGNOFF-REQUEST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or click the following link: http://listserv.acm.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ACMLPX.EXE?SUBED1=cstaeblast&A=1 FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT E-MAIL DISCLAIMER This communication and any documents, files, or previous e-mail messages attached to it constitute an electronic communication within the scope of the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 USCA 2510. This communication may contain non-public, confidential, or legally privileged information intended for the sole use of the designated recipient(s). The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is strictly prohibited under 18 USCA 2511 and any applicable laws. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The National Technical Association (NTA) Listserv: Visit //www.freelists.org/list/nta to subscribe or unsubscribe from the list.