21st Century Learning Awards
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It is our hope that every student visiting Imagination Station has an experience that encourages them to further their education in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field of study.
Imagination Station’s 21st Century Learning Awards are a celebration of students’ achievements in the STEM fields and the teachers who inspire them.
Students, tell us why you are passionate about the sciences and related fields. And for those who recognize excellence in educating our children, let us know about that special teacher who has made a difference in the lives of students so we can celebrate his or her efforts.
Students
To be eligible to apply, you must be a 9-12 grader in the NW Ohio/SE Michigan area who is advancing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education and will be a future leader in a STEM field.
Five (5) students will be chosen by a review committee and awarded Imagination Station’s 1st Annual 21st Century Learning Award which will include a trophy, a special prize (a tool to help you on your STEM journey), and recognition at the awards event on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in full either online or by mail on or before Friday, June 29, 2012 by 5 pm. To submit online, click on the link below and attach two (2) letters of recommendation to the form. To submit by mail, send the completed application form and two (2) letters of recommendation to: Amy Buckey/Educational Partnership Officer/Imagination Station/1 Discovery Way/Toledo, Ohio 43604.
Student Application Online Form
Applications must be submitted in full as a complete package to be considered.
- Submit an essay (1,000 words or less) that addresses your personal achievements in STEM education, STEM activities/achievements outside the classroom, and vision of your future or area of interest in a STEM field.
- Submit with your essay two (2) letters of recommendation.Each letter must include:
- Student’s attitude toward learning
- Student’s leadership qualities
- Student’s respect for peers and adults
Letters of recommendation can be from any non-related adult including teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, tutors, administrators, clergy, employers, etc.
Teachers
The teacher nominated for recognition must currently be a K-12 grade teacher in the NW Ohio/SE Michigan area who is an innovator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education.
Five (5) teachers will be chosen by a review committee and awarded Imagination Station’s 1st Annual 21st Century Learning Award which will include a trophy, a special prize (a tool to help you with your STEM instruction), and recognition at the awards event on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
How to Nominate a Teacher
Applications must be submitted online or by mail on or before Friday, June 1, 2012 by 5 pm. To submit online, fill out the form below. To submit by mail, send the completed application form to: Amy Buckey / Educational Partnership Officer / Imagination Station / 1 Discovery Way / Toledo, Ohio 43604.