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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2017 STEM Excellence Awards

The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) announced today the winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards,” a series of competitive awards that recognize outstanding teachers, leaders, and advocates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The TSIN will honor awardees at the third annual Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit on Thursday, May 24, […]Read more The post Congratulations to the Winners of the 2017 STEM Excellence Awards appeared first on Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.

Nominations were open to the public in the Spring of this year. The TSIN team selected this year’s awardees from a field of over 40 highly qualified nominees.

“Tennessee’s recent successes in STEM are due to the combined efforts of strong teachers in the classroom, as well as innovative leaders and advocates that place STEM at the top of their priority lists,” said Wes Hall, Director of the TSIN. “We are honored to be able to recognize the efforts of these amazing individuals and the contributions they have made to advancing STEM throughout the state.”

This year’s awardees of the STEM Excellence Awards include:

Excellence in STEM Teaching Award
The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies, classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student learning outcomes. This awardee engages students in inquiry-based learning to develop creativity, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Excellence in STEM Leadership Award
The Excellence in STEM Leadership Award recognizes a school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven track-record of developing effective STEM programs. This awardee supports and encourages teachers and schools to continually infuse STEM teaching strategies and embrace classroom innovation.

STEM Advocate Award
The Tennessee STEM Advocate Award recognizes a Tennessean who has demonstrated a passion for STEM education through his or her public advocacy and participation in leadership organizations that advance STEM for All.

STEM Innovator Award
The Tennessee STEM Innovator Award recognizes a Tennessean that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the support of STEM education and outreach within his or her region. This awardee is a leader that identifies, supports, and promotes innovative practices that address important challenges in expanding access to quality STEM education.