2008 NSTA/Vernier Technology Award

Deadline for submission is October 15, 2007

The Vernier Technology Award is your opportunity to be honored for innovative uses of data-collection technology with your students. Seven awards are offered annually—three high school (grades 9-12), two middle school (grades 6-8), one elementary (grades K-5), and one college.

The award consists of $1,000 in cash, $1,000 in Vernier data-collection technology, and up to $1,000 in expenses to attend the 2008 NSTA conference in Boston. For more information or to download an application, visit www.vernier.com/grants/nsta.html

Vernier Sponsors Two NABT Awards

Congratulations to the winners of two awards sponsored by Vernier Software & Technology at the 2006 NABT Professional Development Conference in Albuquerque: Judy A. Reeves of Baldwin County High School, Bay Minette, AL, was awarded the 2006 Ecology/Environmental Teaching Award.

Chrissa A. Wright of SUNY Plattsburgh, accompanied by her mentor Dr. Nancy Elwess, was the winner of the Student Poster Competition at the 2006 Four-Year College/University Section Poster Session. The 2007 winners of both of these awards will be announced this December in Atlanta.

It's not too early to begin planning for 2008, when Vernier will again sponsor these awards. The NABT Ecology/ Environmental Teaching Award will be given to a secondary teacher who has successfully developed and demonstrated an innovative approach in the teaching of ecology/environmental science and has carried his/her commitment to the environment into the community. Our sponsorship of this award includes $1000 toward travel to the 2008 NABT National Convention in Memphis, TN, and $500 of Vernier equipment. The recipient also receives a plaque to be presented at the NABT National Convention, and a oneyear complimentary NABT membership. Nomination deadline is March 15, 2008.

The NABT Four-Year College/University Undergraduate Research Award will be given to the student whose poster covers the best research question, utilizes the scientific method to carry out his/ her experimentation, and integrates the teaching and learning of biology either directly or indirectly into their work. The deadline for submission of a Poster Proposal Form will be in July 2008.

Nomination forms are available at www.nabt.org

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants

Deadline for submission is January 28, 2008

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., and NSTA are pleased to announce the 18th Annual Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers Program.

This year, Toyota will offer $550,000 in grants to 70 to 82 teams of teachers. A total of 50 large grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded, along with 20 to 32 mini grants of up to $2,500 each. Large grant winners will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to the NSTA National Conference in Boston. Mini grant awardees receive a one year NSTA membership.

The deadline for submission of online mini and large grants proposals is January 28, 2008.

For more information go to www.vernier.com/grants

Best Buy Teach Awards

Deadline for submission is September 30, 2007

Best Buy is offering several awards to educators for the use of technology in the classroom. Since 2004, Best Buy Teach Award program has awarded nearly $14 million to over 5,000 K-12 schools. This year Best Buy will present awards to more than 1,300 schools. Here is a list of the different awards available (Awards are granted in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card or Best Buy spending account.)

• $2,000 Best Buy Teach Awards for up to 1,300 schools
• $10,000 will be awarded to up to 50 schools
• $100,000 will be awarded to 8 school districts

K-12 schools using interactive technology in classrooms are eligible to apply. Schools must be within 50 miles of a Best Buy store to apply. Educators must apply by September 30. The 2008 Teach Award Winners will be announced on February 18, 2008.

For more information go to www.vernier.com/grants