Prize for Science/Maths Teaching in Secondary Schools - 2010
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Prize for Science/Maths Teaching in Secondary Schools recognises a Tasmanian teacher who has continually inspired students to pursue their studies. Closing date for entries is 16 December 2009.
The Prize is $1000 plus a plaque that will be presented at the SET Research and Teaching Awards Evening in early 2010, and sponsored by the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology at the University of Tasmania.
In addition, the winning teacher and his/her class (or 20 students of the teacher's choice) will be invited to visit the research facilities at the University of Tasmania, with all expenses met (including travel and lunch).
Eligibility for this Prize is limited to Year 9 – 12 teachers in Tasmanian government and non-government schools and colleges who are teaching in the areas of mathematics or environmental, physical and/or life sciences. Entrants need to be resident in Tasmania and currently employed as science or maths teachers.
The entry form and conditions of entry can be downloaded from here. If you have any queries, please contact the Faculty Office on 6226 2125 or email set.enquiries@utas.edu.au.
Past winners of the Prize for Science/Maths Teaching are:
- 2009 - Deborah Beswick, Elizabeth College, and Craig Kerr, Don Campus, Tasmanian Academy
- 2008 - Gary Anderson, Hellyer College, and Penny Bester, St Brendan-Shaw College
- 2007 - Rob Thomas, Cosgrove High School
- 2006 - Phil Richardson, Hellyer College
- 2005 - Jane Hall-Dadson, Exeter High School
- 2004 - Anne Burke, Marist Regional College
Prize information and application form (pdf, 100kB)
